Greetings Supporters and Neighbors,

I’m proud to share this year’s Annual Report—a fuller, more expansive reflection of the depth and reach of our work in 2024. This past year marked an important turning point: a recommitment to our roots and a renewed investment in our future, beginning with our rebrand from Kingston Midtown Arts District (MAD) to Midtown Kingston Arts District (MKAD).

This change is more than cosmetic. The logo’s design graphically represents the unity of a street intersection, symbolizing how our work brings people together at the heart of Midtown. It captures our mission of creative placemaking and the spirit of connection that defines our neighborhood. The rebrand is an investment not only in our organization’s future, but in the future of our community.

With this new identity, we continue to grow our programs in arts education, workforce training, and community engagement. We are proud to support local artists, nurture youth leadership, and create opportunities for people of all ages to connect to their creativity and authentic self-expression.

As this report shows, our work is not one thing—it is many things, all rooted in the same vision: that the arts are a vital part of building a more just, connected, and inspired city.

At MKAD, our work is grounded in the values that guide everything we do:

• Collaboration and community building
• Artistic integrity and personal excellence
• Building a community where everyone belongs
• Creative growth and innovation

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we endeavor to build a community where the arts are for everyone—and where the future is ours to imagine.

Lisa Kelley
Executive Director
Midtown KingstonArts District