The Gateway Arts & Entertainment District is a vibrant arts oasis in Prince George's County, Maryland, only minutes away from our nation's capital. Providing arts activities of all types, this area fosters a creative economy with artist housing and studios, galleries and exhibitions, vibrant businesses and diverse neighborhoods for its residents and visitors alike to enjoy.
About this A&E District
Innovate, Create, Inspire.
Spanning two miles along Route 1 Baltimore/Rhode Island Avenue, with quick access to the MARC, two Green Line stations, and several bus lines to Mount Rainier, the Gateway Arts and Innovate, Create, Inspire
Formed in 2001, the Gateway Arts & Entertainment District is the perfect home for artists, art-lovers, families, commuting professionals, and students. Spanning two miles along Route 1 Baltimore/Rhode Island Avenue, the evolving area boasts vibrant and diverse artistic and business communities, with quick access to the MARC train, two Green Line Metro stations, and several bus lines to get you to the nation's capital and surrounding neighborhoods.
With a variety of restaurants, coffee houses, local and regional theatres, galleries and entertainment, as well as arts-related businesses such as arts and crafts stores, designers, and art supply stores, the district serves as a catalyst for economic development and a hub for innovation, creativity and inspiration.