FREDERICK IS NAMED AMONG MOST ARTS-VIBRANT COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S.

The annual Arts Vibrancy Index identifies Frederick-Gaithersburg-Rockville as No. 7 in the U.S. for most vibrant arts communities. The findings are based on an analysis of the level of supply, demand and government support for the arts in communities across the country. Frederick, which is lumped in with the Gaithersburg/Rockville area, has consistently appeared on the Arts Vibrancy Rankings since it began in 2015. San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City was ranked at No. 1.