About the Orleans Cultural District

ORLEANS CULTURAL DISTRICT MISSION

The Orleans Cultural District, as a State designated area, promotes arts and culture, enabling and investing in a broad array of arts and cultural experiences and culturally-focused businesses.

By creating new programs and events while supporting and collaborating with local and regional organizations, the Orleans Cultural District Committee (OCDC) strives to incite joyful arts experiences that educate and entertain while stimulating local business, encouraging recreation, and supporting activities that explore and protect our natural features and environment, ultimately driving a multi-faceted creative economy.

As an active facilitator, the OCDC encourages and inspires visitors and residents, of all ages, to gather and share cultural experiences that build a healthier, more vital, connected community.

From the Ocean to Bay, there are no artistic boundaries in Orleans; as such, the entire town is the Orleans Cultural District.

First designated in 2013 and re-designated in 2018, the Orleans Cultural District is overseen by a committee of volunteers championing the arts. Local groups and a host of volunteers help make the artistic vision a reality.

Southeastern MASSACHUSETTS REGIONAL CULTURAL DISTRICTS

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