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THE 100 BEST ART TOWNS IN AMERICA
From Hawaii's Kona Coast to Vermont's Green Mountains, the arts are leveraging economic and creative transformations in many small communities.
THE 100 BEST ART TOWNS IN AMERICA is not only a guidebook to these hotbeds of creative expression but also an examination of the entrepreneurial cultures revitalizing small towns across North America.
Their picturesque neighborhoods capture the best qualities of rural living. Diverse and independent, Art Towns are also where innovative solutions are applied to community social and economic challenges.
Some of the best known Art Towns are still surprisingly affordable, while a handfull are exclusive. Many have a bucolic location and less than 10,000 residents, while several function as small cities. Despite these differences what they all share in common is their widespread support for local cultures and creative expressions.
Most of these communities became artist havens after their traditional economies slipped gears, creating opportunities for an influx of new residents. They're the ones making their livings in decidedly non-traditional ways, from crafting dulcimers to operating boutique vineyards.
In each chapter of THE 100 BEST ART TOWNS IN AMERICA you'll meet these artists and discover the art spaces, bookstores, studios, festivals and events where newcomers connect with locals.
Creative economies are flourishing in exceptional small towns across North America. The welcome mat is in plain sight and everyone's invited. What are you waiting for?