Heartbeat Creative District

The Hastings Creative District exists to energize our downtown through arts, culture, and community-driven experiences. By supporting local artists, entrepreneurs, and organizations, the Creative District helps turn ideas into events and public spaces that bring people together.

Through Hastings Give Day contributions, we are able to help fund and support beloved community initiatives like the Summer Sounds Concert Series, Downtown Art Crawls, seasonal Farmers Markets, public art installations, and other creative placemaking projects. These events not only create memorable experiences for residents and visitors, but also drive foot traffic to downtown businesses and strengthen our local economy.

Every dollar invested in the Creative District helps us continue building a vibrant, welcoming downtown where creativity thrives, and community connections grow.