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Brownsville's mitte cultural district earns texas cultural district designation
By Local Brownsville news desk
The Mitte Cultural District in Brownsville has been designated a Texas Cultural District by the Texas Commission on the Arts, recognizing the city's blend of art, history and border culture.
This designation gives local nonprofit organizations access to new funding opportunities, with eligible organizations able to apply for up to $50,000.
The district brings together over 20 collaborating arts and cultural organizations, including The Mitte: The Cultural Center and the Children's Museum of Brownsville.
The designation creates opportunities for the district to pursue Cultural District Project funding and support future cultural programming and projects.
This brief was written automatically from an official City of Brownsville announcement. Read the original announcement.
Original announcement: City of Brownsville ↗