The Texas Commission on the Arts has approved two new cultural districts in both Granbury and Garland.
The districts recognize the artistic and cultural institutions in both of those cities and provide ways for them to help generate new business and attract tourists. The designation also makes some projects and arts organizations eligible for funding from the Texas Commision on the Arts.
The Garland district is called the Bankhead Arts District. It's named for the Bankhead Highway, which was one of the nation's earliest cross-country highways. It ran from California to Washington, D.C. and passed through Garland, bringing in tourists and promoting new development in the 1920's.
Garland’s Bankhead Cultural Arts District includes downtown Garland, the Granville Arts Center, the Landmark Museum and The Plaza Theatre.
The cultural district in Granbury is focused on the city's downtown square, which is the home of several festivals and major events. The district recognizes the city's wineries, live theater, art galleries and museums.
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“We are pleased to highlight the wonderful work these cultural districts are already doing to attract visitors to their communities, and to enhance the quality of life in our great state,” said Gary Gibbs, executive director of the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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