Local Talent
Visual Artists
Musicians
Performers
Writers
There are many artists producing work in the county and a growing number in the new A&E district. This may be the time for artists to move from out-of-the-way settings, into the A&E District to take advantage of the state tax benefits available to in-district artists. As Oakland leads the way, artists will naturally gravitate to where commerce and collaboration is happening. The Gallery Shop, in Oakland, is a great place to browse and shop for these artists' wares.
Oakland A&E
Our Vision
Our vision of the Oakland A&E District is a welcoming, diverse arts community, valuing the town’s artistic heritage while continually seeking new experiences and opportunities in visual, performing, literary, and culinary arts, all to provide vital human respite and enrich the community’s daily lives.
Our Mission
The mission of the Oakland A&E District is to revitalize the early 20th century arts for which the town was known and celebrated, by developing and promoting new experiences, opportunities, and tax-related incentives for area artists, arts organizations, and other members of the creative workforce.
Maryland’s Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop and promote community involvement, tourism, and revitalization through tax-related incentives that attract artists, arts organizations, and other creative enterprises to towns and cities across the State. The Oakland A&E is a unique Western Maryland destination, reflecting the traditions and evolving culture of our community and welcoming residents and visitors to experience the best we have to offer.