Main Street, Beacon, in Dutchess County, New York, gettyAre you seeking off-the-beaten path, smaller towns as you begin traveling? Around the country, places are intentionally developing spaces and providing financial support to encourage and build strong ecosystems around the arts, makers and design communities. Dutchess County, New YorkLocated 60 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, the city of Beacon in Dutchess County, N.Y. has experienced an urban renaissance, quietly becoming an outpost for entrepreneurs, artists, city expats and more. As a result of this robust investment in the arts, Missouri and its arts council have fostered some of the best under-the-radar cities for arts and artisans. In FY2019, the SRAC helped artists sell over $30,000 in artwork while also raising close to $20,000 for arts education.

Source: Forbes May 14, 2021 14:15 UTC