MASS District

MASS District: a creative district in Fort Lauderdale

MASS District (Music & Arts South of Sunrise) presents itself as an inclusive district of creatives and businesses with an interest in the community and economic growth and development of Fort Lauderdale through the arts. The organization operates as a registered 501(c)3 non-profit entity and structures its activity around three pillars: join the movement, invest, and visit the area.

An ecosystem of creatives and businesses

The district brings together creative professionals, artists, venues, and companies from diverse sectors. Participants include art and design studios, galleries, architecture firms, consultancies, event spaces, bars and breweries, yoga and fitness studios, food services, and property owners. The organization defines itself as a collective with an interest in the city's development and seeks to attract creatives and businesses to Fort Lauderdale.

Participation levels

The initiative contemplates joining as a partner at two levels: businesses and venues, on one hand, and artists and creatives, on the other. It also invites donations and sponsorships to contribute to the city's growth. The website indicates that the district hosts events on an ongoing basis.

Directory of venues and creatives

The list of participants includes a wide variety of establishments and professionals. Among the venues are 27 Bar & Lounge, American Icon Brewery Kitchen & Taproom, Glitch Bar, Orchestrated Minds Brewing, Rank & File Social Club, The Hub Event Venue, Red Pearl Yoga, Sol Yoga, RoxFire Fitness, Lash Studio & Spa, Leaves & Roots Lounge, Kavasutra Kava Bar, and True Love Tattoo. In the creative field are ACM Design & Build, Art Attack, Art & Decor Solutions, ArtFuze, Canvas Films, Erin Bassett Artistry, Forward Spiral Art Studio, In Bloom Studio, JK Dance Fitness Studio, Light Up The Night, MAC FINE ART, Mingo Makes It, Moonlight Inc, Native Ceuticals, Oasis Collaborative, QuinnProQuo, Sky Werk Development, SMP Florida, The Blithe Co, UniteUs Group, ZWellnessCo., among others. Property owners such as Eight_O_One, Flagler Uptown, Searstown Warehouse, and The Hive also appear.

Governance

The organization has a board of directors composed of Dylan Lagi (Executive Director), Sarah Glass (Chair), Dave Lopez (Vice-Chair), Joshua Breault (Treasurer), Lara Cugno (Secretary), and directors Jay Adams, Shiren Rattigan, and Brian Mahadeo. The board includes representatives from businesses and entities in the district.

Area of influence

The district is located in Midtown and Downtown Fort Lauderdale. The organization invites people to visit the venues in the area and offers a full map at map.massdistrict.com.

Location and contact

817 NE 4th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 · Phone: 954.866.3890 · Email: create@massdistrict.com