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Gateway CDC reports $500,000 in new arts grants and plans film, stormwater projects in the Gateway Arts District
Summary
Gateway CDC told Brentwood council it secured a $400,000 DHCD grant to address stormwater at Joe's Movement Emporium and $100,000 from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority for filmmaking and public engagement; the group said an MOU filed with the Maryland State Arts Council makes the district eligible for further funding.
Gateway CDC representatives updated Brentwoodmayor and council on April 1, announcing two new grants totaling $500,000 and new staffing and programming to boost the Gateway Arts District.
Michelle, presenting for Gateway CDC, said the organization "received $400,000" in partnership with Joe's Movement Emporium to address stormwater runoff there, and also "received a $100,000" grant from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to expand filmmaking capacity and public engagement in the arts district. She told the council an MOU has been signed and forwarded to the Maryland State Arts Council, which will make the district eligible for funding next year.
Why it matters: The awards provide capital for infrastructure and programming across Mount Rainier, Brentwood and North Brentwood, and Gateway officials said the money will be used for stormwater remediation, facilities improvements and to expand filmmaking and community workshops.
Robert Clark, the Gateway board president who joined the Zoom meeting, said hewas "excited to take on this new venture and to work collaboratively together." The presentation named partners and uses: stormwater work at Joe's Movement Emporium; filmmaking residencies and screenings connected to a Maryland Heritage Areas Authority grant; and bond-bill funding that Gateway said will fund improvements to its Media Arts Lab and Gateway Arts Center.
Council members responded positively and asked how Gateway plans to prioritize spending and staffing for district operations. Michelle said Gateway plans to pursue operating dollars and a staffed position to keep programs running, and to convene artists and stakeholders to develop a legislative and policy agenda for the arts district.
Next steps: Gateway will follow up with council on schedules and outreach; the board said it will contact towns soon to begin planning a collective vision for the district and to roll out public programs and screenings.
