Governor Wes Moore announced the redesignation of Berlin, Chestertown, Denton, and Grantsville as Arts and Entertainment Districts, allowing for the continuation of tax incentives that encourage economic development through arts and tourism. In FY 2024, visitor spending in these districts contributed to a total economic output of $136 million generated by the 29 designated districts statewide. “Small business development in our rural towns and cities is vital to winning the decade,” said Gov. Moore. “The A&E Districts program has a proven track record, showing that state and local investments in the arts not only improve the quality of life for Marylanders, but also lay a foundation for entrepreneurship to thrive.” Administered by the Maryland State Arts Council, the Arts and Entertainment Districts program was created in 2001 to provide local governments interested in encouraging arts activity with tools to incentivize artists to live, create, and sell work in their towns. By operating within Arts and Entertainment districts, property owners may be eligible for property tax credits, artists may be eligible for income tax subtraction modifications, and local governments may be exempt from admissions and amusement taxes. The resulting arts activity supports economic development by attracting businesses and tourists to communities across the state. To earn redesignation, […]
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