How is a town selected?

Twice a year the State accepts proposals from towns and cities throughout Maryland. Proposals present the town's vision, including:

• Map of the proposed district.
• Goals for the district.
• Existing facilities and artists.
• Plans for the development, promotion and management of the district.

A state committee reviews the applications and awards designation to qualified towns. View Snow Hill's A & E proposal here. (.pdf)

Communities interested in an A&E designation should consider arts that already exist in the area, available building/studio/living space, available funding, effects of the tax credits on the city and county revenues, potential zoning changes, and the effect that an A&E District would have on economic development and tourism.