Key Components of a Successful Arts District Art Production Successful arts districts often include opportunities and venues that enable the production of art as well as collaboration between artists and institutions. Art Promotion For artists to be able to live in the community and to make a living; for arts organizations to thrive; there is typically a host of venues and support activities that help attract an audience and patrons for the arts. These venues often include exhibition spaces (museums, art galleries), performance spaces (performing arts centers, theaters, recital halls, music venues), sales and audience support uses (retail, dining, entertainment, ticketing agents), and special events or other collective marketing and promotional activities. Art Education Arts districts can only thrive if there is a constant stream of people trained as artists to create art; as well as people educated in the arts and willing to purchase art as patrons, participants, collectors, or audience members. Thus, having institutions and arts “infrastructure” like art schools, universities offering degreed art programs, and other training programs is another critical component of successful arts districts.