Learn more about the organizations and companies making the 9th Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival possible. Our growing list of generous sponsors include:
Aprende más de las organizaciones y empresas que hicieron el octavo Festival Anual de Artes de Downtown Hyattsville posible. Nuestra creciente lista de generosos patrocinadores incluye:
Organization Support
/ Apoyo de organizaciones
Business Support
/ Apoyo de empresas
Media Support
/ Apoyo de medios de comunicación
Hyattsville Community Development Corporation
The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a board comprised of residents and stakeholders and managed by staff that harness our community’s talents and potential to revitalize the City of Hyattsville and neighboring areas.En Español:El Hyattsville Community Development Corporation es una 501 (c)(3) empresa sin fines de lucro gobernado por una junta conformada de residentes y partes interesadas, administrado por personal que aprovecha de los talentos y potencial para revitalizar la ciudad de Hyattsville y zonas aledañas de la ciudad.
Brewers Association of Maryland
The Brewers Association of Maryland (BAM), founded in 1996, is the non-profit trade association of Maryland brewing companies. The mission of BAM is to promote and protect Maryland Beer.
BAM currently produces two annual large-scale events; in Spring, The Maryland Craft Beer Festival on Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick, and in Autumn, The Baltimore Craft Beer Festival in the heart of the City of Baltimore. Both of these events directly fund the mission of the Brewers Association of Maryland.
The brewing industry in Maryland dates back to the American colonial period, when the first brewing company in the colony opened in Annapolis in 1703. With a rich history of over 300 years, BAM is committed to continuing the proud tradition of crafting world class beer in the Old Line State. Maryland craft breweries continue to grow and support local communities, from small business owners to the family farm. Please support Maryland beer. Ask your favorite local pub, restaurant or beer store to carry and serve; fresh, local beer brewed in the great state of Maryland.
The City of Hyattsville
The City of Hyattsville is a diverse and welcoming community that celebrates our small town character, urban energy, and environmental stewardship. The mission of the City of Hyattsville is to provide leadership and effective services that enhance our quality of life and achieve our vision. The City of Hyattsville Department of Recreation is responsible for providing City residents with cultural and recreational activities that promote a sense of community and foster civic pride. The Department offers numerous events and activities throughout the year as well as oversees the operations of City Parks and Ballfields.
En Español:
La ciudad de Hyattsville es una comunidad diversa y acogedora que festeja nuestro carácter de pueblo pequeño, energía urbana y cuidado del medio ambiente. La misión de la ciudad de Hyattsville es el de proveer liderazgo y servicios eficaces que mejoran nuestra calidad de vida y lograr nuestra visión. El Departamento de Recreación de la ciudad de Hyattsville es responsable de proveer a los residentes de la ciudad con actividades culturales y recreativas que promueven un sentido de comunidad y que fomenten orgullo cívico. El Departamento ofrece numerosos eventos y actividades durante todo el año, así como supervisa las operaciones de City Parks y Ballfields.
M-NCPPC Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation
In partnership with our citizens, the Department of Parks and Recreation provides comprehensive park and recreation programs, facilities, and services which respond to changing needs within our communities. We strive to preserve, enhance, and protect our open spaces to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations in a safe and secure environment.
En Español:
En conjunto con nuestros ciudadanos, el Departamento de Parques y Recreación ofrece servicios, instalaciones y programas integrales de parque y recreación que responden a las continuas necesidades de nuestra comunidad. Nos esforzamos por preservar, mejorar y proteger nuestra áreas abiertas para enriquecer la calidad de vida de nuestras presentes y futuras generaciones en un ambiente sano y seguro.
Prince George’s County District 2 Councilmember Deni Taveras
Deni Taveras (D)-District 2 was elected to her first four-year term on the Prince George’s County Council in the 2014 General Election. Council Member Taveras represents the communities of Adelphi, Avondale, Brentwood, Carole Highlands, Chillum, Green Meadows, Hyattsville, Langley Park, Lewisdale, Mount Rainier and North Brentwood.
Council Member Taveras serves on three Council committees in Legislative Year 2015 — Planning, Zoning and Economic Development (PZED); Public Safety and Fiscal Management (PSFM); and Transportation, Housing and the Environment (THE).
Council Member Taveras has over 15 years of experience as a policy analyst within local, state and federal government, as well as international financial institutions and the World Bank. Prior to her election to the County Council, she facilitated bills through the legislative process as Chief of Staff for Maryland State Senator Victor R. Ramirez. During her time of service at the federal level, Council Member Taveras enforced environmental laws at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As part of her commitment to public service she worked at the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help recovering communities get back on their feet after Hurricane Katrina and other disasters.
Council Member Taveras holds a dual Masters in Public Affairs and Urban Regional Planning Degree from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School. She also holds a MS and BA in chemistry from the University of Utah, and Barnard College, respectively.
A strong advocate for social justice issues, Council Member Taveras seeks to improve the lives of working families and diverse communities. As a Council Member, she is working to create economic development opportunities, improve quality of life and education, increase pedestrian safety, and provide support for the seniors of District 2. Council Member Taveras has an open door policy and welcomes her constituents to contact her and her staff as they work together to ensure that the District 2 community is a great place to live.
Council Member Taveras lives in Adelphi with her beloved Shih Tzu, Lucky. She is very active in her homeowners association and attends Grace DC Church.
En Español:
Deni Taveras (D) -Distrito 2 fue elegida para su primer mandato de cuatro años en el Consejo del condado de Prince George’s en las Elecciones Generales del 2014. Miembra del Consejo Taveras representa a las comunidades de Adelphi, Avondale, Brentwood, Carole Highlands, Chillum, Green Meadows, Hyattsville, Langley Park, Lewisdale, Mount Rainier y North Brentwood.
Miembra del Consejo Taveras sirve en tres comités del Consejo Legislativo en el año 2015 – Planificación, Zonificación y Desarrollo Económico (PZED); Seguridad Pública y Administración Fiscal (PSFM); y Transporte, Vivienda y Medio Ambiente (THE).
Miembra del Consejo Taveras tiene más de 15 años de experiencia como analista de política dentro del gobierno local, estatal y federal, así como las instituciones financieras internacionales y el Banco Mundial. Antes de su elección a la Diputación Provincial, ella facilitó facturas a través del proceso legislativo como Jefe de Personal para el senador Víctor R. Ramírez del estado de Maryland. Durante su tiempo de servicio en el ámbito federal, Miembra del Consejo Taveras hizo cumplir las leyes ambientales en la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos. Como parte de su compromiso con el servicio público, trabajó en la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias para ayudar a la recuperación de las comunidades a volver a sus pies después del huracán Katrina y otros desastres.
Miembra del Consejo Taveras tiene una doble Maestría en Relaciones Públicas y Ordenación del Territorio Urbano Grado de la Escuela Woodrow Wilson de la Universidad de Princeton. También tiene una maestría y licenciatura en Ciencias Químicas por la Universidad de Utah y Barnard College, respectivamente.
Una fuerte defensor de los temas de justicia social, miembra del Consejo Taveras busca mejorar la vida de las familias trabajadoras y comunidades diversas. Como miembro del Consejo, ella está trabajando para crear oportunidades de desarrollo económico, mejorar la calidad de vida y educación, aumentar la seguridad de los peatones y proporcionar apoyo a los adultos mayores del Distrito 2. Miembra del Consejo Taveras posee una política de puertas abiertas y da la bienvenida a sus electores a ponerse en contacto con ella y su personal a medida que trabajan juntos para asegurar que la comunidad del Distrito 2 sea un gran lugar para vivir.
Miembra del Consejo Taveras vive en Adelphi con su amado Shih Tzu, Lucky. Ella es muy activa en su asociación de propietarios y asiste a Grace Church DC.
Por favor envíe sus consultas y comentarios a Servicios Constituyentes del Distrito 2.
Revenue Authority of Prince Georges County
The Revenue Authority of Prince George’s County is a quasi-governmental entity that serves as a real estate development and development finance agency, an operator of programs and facilities, and a manager of programs and facilities in partnership with other County agencies.
En Español:
La Autoridad de Ingresos del Condado de Prince George’s es una entidad cuasi-gubernamental que sirve como un desarrollo inmobiliario y agencia de financiamiento para el desarrollo, un operador de programas e instalaciones y un gerente de programas e instalaciones en colaboración con otras agencias del Condado.
Washington City Paper’s Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair
Now in its 12th year, Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair is an exhibition and sale of handmade goods from independent artists presented by the Washington City Paper. Crafty Bastards will be held outdoors on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at Union Market. Tickets sold online in advance are $5 each day (ticket price subject to change). Crafty Bastards 2014 featured 175+ vendors. Join the Crafty Bastards email list and connect with us on your favorite social network to get festival updates.
The 12th annual event will be our fourth show at Union Market, located at 1309 5th Street NE in Washington, D.C., and accessible via the NoMa-Gallaudet University/New York Ave. station on Metro’s Red line.
En Español:
Ahora en su duodécimo año, Crafty Bastards Arts & Crafts Fair es una exposición de y venta de arte y artesanías de artistas independientes presentados por el Washington City Paper. Crafty Bastards se llevará a cabo al aire libre el sábado, 26 de septiembre y el domingo, 27 de septiembre, 2015 en la estación del Union Market. Entradas estan a $5 cada dia (el valor de los boletos están sujetos a cambios).
Maryland State Arts Council
With a celebrated record of commitment to innovation, collaboration and leadership in the arts reaching back four decades, the Arts Council was founded to encourage and invest in the arts for all Marylanders. With a strong record of support for artists, arts programs and organizations, MSAC continues its work to build an even stronger creative community.
The Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival (organized by the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation) is supported by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. An agency of the Department of Business & Economic Development, the MSAC provides financial support and technical assistance to non profit organizations, units of government, colleges and universities for arts activities. Funding for the Maryland State Arts Council is also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
En Español:
Con una destacada trayectoria con la innovación, colaboración y liderazgo en las artes que se remontan cuatro décadas atrás, el Consejo de Artes fue fundado para fomentar e invertir en las artes para todos los marylanders. Con una sólida trayectoria de apoyo para los artistas, programas de arte y organizaciones, MSAC (por sus siglas en inglés) continúa su trabajo para construir una comunidad creativa aún más fuerte.
El Annual Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival (organizado por el Hyattsville Community Development Corporation) es apoyado por una beca proveniente del Maryland State Arts Council, una agencia dedicada a cultivar una comunidad cultural vibrante donde prosperan las artes. Una agencia del Departamento de Negocio y de Desarrollo Económico, el MSAC provee apoyo financiero y asistencia técnica a organizaciones sin fines de lucro, unidades de gobierno, colegios y universidades para actividades artísticas. Financiamiento para el Maryland State Arts Council también es proporcionado por el National Endowment for the Arts, una agencia federal.
PNC Bank
Landex
For more than 25 years, Landex Corporation has been a leader in the development and redevelopment of quality residential properties. We have set ourselves apart in the industry by the commitment and care we exhibit in the physical, social and financial aspects of each and every development.
We develop properties within the total context of the community. We locate properties that are well-positioned and possess a strong market potential. Through extensive research, we assess each property and work with community stakeholders to align our properties with the physical, economic and social environments. In line with our holistic approach, we initiate public/private partnerships and join with local businesses and community organizations to insure the long-term viability and success of our properties.
Prince George’s Community College
Prince George’s Community College is the number one choice of Prince George’s County residents for an undergraduate education and the leading institution in training and preparing employees for the county’s workforce. Among Prince George’s County high school graduates who go on to college, 50 percent choose to attend Prince George’s Community College. Since 1958, the college has provided students, the county, and region with high quality and affordable education, cutting-edge workforce and development training and the opportunity to achieve their dreams and aspirations.
The Mall at Prince Georges
The Mall at Prince Georges, located in Hyattsville, Maryland opened in 1959 as Prince George’s Plaza. The mall operated as an open-air shopping center until it was enclosed in 1977. In 1991 and 2004, renovations were completed to update the center.
The Mall at Prince Georges showcases local artists, musicians and performers through the “Celebrate the Arts” program. A 12-panel mural, “Gorgegous Prince George’s”, created by over 142 Prince George’s County Public School art students is displayed on the wall adjacent to Target. A Community Quilt created by the Prince George’s African American Museum & Cultural Center, Culture Keepers is also located on the wall next to the murals.
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Established in 1918, WSSC is currently among the largest water and wastewater utilities in the nation, with a network of nearly 5,600 miles of fresh water pipeline and over 5,400 miles of sewer pipeline. Our service area spans nearly 1,000 square miles in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, and we serve 1.8 million residents through approximately 460,000 customer accounts. WSSC drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards.
We are entrusted by our community to provide safe and reliable water, life’s most precious resource, and return clean water to our environment, all in an ethical, sustainable, and financially responsible manner.
Hyattsville Life & Times
Hyattsville Life & Times is a community newspaper chronicling the life and times of Hyattsville, Maryland. The newspaper is published monthly in print and online at www.hyattsvillelife.com by Hyattsville Community Newspaper, Inc., a 501c(3) nonprofit corporation. Copies are distributed monthly by U.S. Mail to every address in the City of Hyattsville. Additional copies are distributed to libraries, selected businesses, community centers and churches in the city for a total circulation of 9,300.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is creating the NextNOW. We are building the future of the arts by educating, training and presenting the next generation of artists and creative innovators.
By shaping NextNOW audiences, experiences and artists, The Clarice breaks through traditional boundaries in art-making and audience development through the work of its 5 partners:
- The School of Music attracts a different kind of artist; one that understands tradition and celebrates curiosity.
- The School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies expands our capacity through performing arts to build communities, solve problems and create a life of meaning.
- The National and International Artist Partner Program nurtures new voices, new works, and new ways to explore and discover ourselves and the world in which we live.
- The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission partners to improve the quality of life through the arts for all citizens in a diverse and inclusive community.
- The Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library is transforming space, both virtual and physical into dynamic collaborative learning environments for all of us.
A hub of innovation and possibility, The Clarice is building the future of the arts now!
MidAtlantic Bath
In 1997 the Gross family opened their first Bath Fitter franchise in the Harrisburg, PA area. Over the next decade, business continued to expand and today we are happy to serve over 20 locations throughout eleven different states! A Commercial division has also been incorporated to offer the Bath Fitter product to large scale jobs such as hotels and nursing homes. The Bath Fitter brand has become synonymous with beautiful, affordable bathroom remodeling. Coverage now consists of Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and beyond, and Bath Fitter is proud to be the #1 Bathroom Remodeler in the US for ten years a row according to Qualified Remodeler Magazine.
Jimmy John’s
We serve from-scratch food made with excellent ingredients. At Jimmy John’s our food is simple; it’s clean, and it’s fresh! We use locally purchased produce, which is brought in fresh and hand sliced daily. Our tuna salad is made from scratch by hand. Our real provolone cheese, oven-roasted turkey, choice top round roast beef, hickory-smoked ham, or dry cured genoa salami and spicy capicola, are also brought in fresh and sliced by hand daily in every Jimmy John’s location.
Our bread bakers bake our French bread all day, every day. We try and manage bread so that all French bread served is less than four hours old. If you like whole grain wheat bread, try the 9-grain sliced wheat bread – same deal, thick sliced and pretty close to perfect.
We use Hellmann’s® real mayo, Grey Poupon®, pure olive oil blend, red wine vinegar, and oregano-basil. Combine these with Jimmy John’s fresh bread, sliced meats, wild-caught tuna, and real cheese – that’s genuinely fresh!
You care about where your food comes from, and we do too! We demand that of our suppliers. They go to great lengths to make it happen. Our stores are locally owned and operated by people who care. These Jimmy John’s owners create jobs and are giving partners in your community. Whether you visit one of our Jimmy John’s locations or order for delivery, our hand-crafted sandwiches are served to you by people who take the time to do it right. We’ll do almost anything you ask, so please do!
Our operators are bakers, slicers, recruiters, trainers, marketers, accountants, and community leaders – not just exceptional sandwich makers. Pretty cool stuff. America and free enterprise working!
Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 317 million people;*** easy and affordable plans prices that include monthly taxes and fees; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit cricketwireless.com. Learn more on the Cricket newsroom and blog. And connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
Renewal by Andersen
Renewal by Andersen is the window replacement subsidiary of Andersen Corporation, a company that has revolutionized the window and door business for more than 110 years.
Drawing on the Andersen tradition of over 100 years of quality, innovation and craftsmanship, Renewal by Andersen was founded with the objective of creating a different and better window and door replacement experience for homeowners like you.
Our process begins with a free in-home consultation to listen to your needs. We then custom-make beautiful, energy-efficient composite windows andprofessionally install them for optimal performance. Finally, we back both the products and installation with one of the strongest limited warranties in the business—providing you peace of mind for years to come. Click here for a copy of our limited warranty.
Since opening our first store in Minnesota in 1995, Renewal by Andersen Corporation has rapidly grown to more than 100 markets in the U.S., becoming one of the largest replacement window companies in the country. And, since we’ve installed nearly 3 million windows, you can trust us to do the job right.
We invite you to give us a call regarding your project and experience for yourself the Renewal by Andersen difference. We’re confident you’ll join our thousands of happy customers that tell us, “We love our new windows!®”