Looking for space?
- Check out the Highlandtown available properties list.
- Work with the Neighborhood Design Center’s Arts Space Technical Assistance staff for architecture and design support.
Want to promote yourself?
- Sign up for the Maryland State Arts Council artist registry.
- Sign up for the Baker Portfolio artist registry.
Help for arts-related businesses
- Contact the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts for legal support.
- The A&E District designation offers tax breaks for artists who sell their work or perform in the district (Maryland tax form 502AE). For more information about this incentive, visit the Maryland State Arts Council’s A&E District Resources page.
- A&E Property Tax Credit: The A&E District designation offers a 10 year tax credit for improvements to manufacturing, commercial, or industrial properties for use by a qualifying residing artist or arts and entertainment enterprise. The City of Baltimore Department of Finance manages the application of this incentive. For program details, see their guide. This tax credit is not currently active in Highlandtown – please contact our office for more information.
Learn about opportunities and events:
- Follow the Highlandtown Arts & Entertainment District on Facebook.
- Follow the Highlandtown Arts & Entertainment District Instagram.
- Sign up for the ha! newsletter.
- Sign up for the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts newsletter.
- Sign up for the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance – Culture Flyer newsletter.
- Check Maryland State Arts Council’s Opportunities For Artists.
Need support with your business?
- Become a Made in Baltimore member.
- Talk with the Baltimore Development Corporation about small business loans, grants, and façade improvement funds.
- Learn about Baltimore City’s Baltimore Together resources for building an equitable economy.
- Contact Baltimore City’s Small Business Resource Center.
Need more guidance? Contact Molly McCullagh, Southeast CDC’s Director of Neighborhood Revitalization, at molly@southeastcdc.org or 410-342-3234 x35.