"The Denton Artsway encompasses 90 acres of shopping, dining, art galleries, public art, and performance space. Please use the map below to find your way around the Denton Artsway. Use the Google Map tools to zoom in and out and pan to view the district."
About this A&E District
For two decades, the Denton Artsway has been a beacon of artistic and cultural enrichment in downtown Denton. First launched in 2005 in a small area of the downtown core, the Artsway was established to support and nurture the arts—fostering a dynamic and engaging environment for artists, businesses, and the local community. Our vision is to create a vibrant and thriving downtown by attracting artists, arts-related businesses, and other small businesses to the area
Over the course of ten years, and in partnership with the Denton Development Corporation, the Artsway made a significant impact within its initial footprint. Together, we rescued and restored two blighted buildings that now serve the arts: : The Foundry Community Arts Gallery and the Fiber Arts Center of the Eastern Shore.
Building on that success, the Denton Artsway was expanded in 2015 to encompass 90 acres of downtown Denton. That same year, it earned the designation of a Maryland state-certified Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District distinction that provides valuable incentives and resources for artists, arts-based enterprises, and property owners.
Managed by the Caroline County Council of Arts (CCCA) in partnership with Downtown Denton Main Street (DDMS), the Denton Artsway benefits from collaborative efforts in marketing, programming, and business services. The CCCA Executive Director and DDMS Coordinator also oversee funding for projects within the district.