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Cultural Districts

Designated neighborhoods and downtowns where museums, galleries, theaters, studios and historic places cluster together. Many states certify these districts to support local artists, attract visitors and revitalize main streets.

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State cultural district programs

These states run official programs that designate cultural, arts and entertainment, or creative districts. Each program’s site lists its current districts. IDbGLAM is adding the districts themselves, starting with the places inside them.

15 state programs

Programs identified by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (State Cultural Districts policy brief) plus Nebraska’s program, created in 2022. Some links go to the state arts agency’s home page.

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Tell us about your district and we’ll connect it with the museums, galleries, libraries and venues already listed inside it.

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