Creative Suitland, a project of Joe’s Movement Emporium, is an arts-based community development strategy to include residents and businesses in defining the cultural and creative spirit of Greater Suitland area. It seeks to enhance the local creative industry through job creation, artist opportunity, audience development, creative placemaking, and art education.

Creative Suitland provides free and affordable arts and cultural programs, artist services, and vibrant gathering spaces for Greater Suitland area. In partnership with local artists and renowned groups, Creative Suitland gathers the community around arts and cultural experiences while supporting the local economy in Prince George’s County.

Joe’s Movement Emporium was approached by the Revenue Authority to enhance arts and cultural activities as a means to boost the local creative community. Joe’s is a leader in the creation of the Gateway Arts District and Art Lives Here initiative that informed the organization’s expertise in the field of creative placemaking.

VISION:

• Boost a creative economy

• Create gathering space for all ages & cultures

• Stimulate creativity and innovation

• Improve health of individuals & communities

In 2018, we focused on broadening community outreach, facilitating partnerships and amplifying the existing arts and cultural scene to determine the future direction for Creative Suitland planning. During the summer, we developed a survey for the Suitland community. The purpose of the survey was to collect data and assess the interests for arts based activities. Through community surveys, partnerships and collaborations with local artists, we were able to connect with the community of Suitland and provide a series of introductory arts-based pop up events suitable for all ages.

Creative Suitland Arts Center is a project of Joe’s Movement Emporium in partnership with the Revenue Authority of Prince George’s County.