Avon Cultural Council

The goal of the Avon Cultural is to promote meaningful and entertaining in-town programs in support of the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences – open for all to attend. The Avon School field trips and the summer gazebo concerts are examples of applications we have supported as well as the Avon Library activities and the Senior Center programs. Priority given to local venues and programs geared toward senior citizens, teens and the growing multi-cultural population.

Contact

Patricia Bessette
[email protected]
508-588-0414

Address
65 East Main Street
Avon, MA 02322-1496

Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$5,700

FY26 Local Priorities

This year the Avon Cultural Council will give priority to:

The Avon Cultural Council will only be considering Avon in-town programs including local organizations for funding.
All applicants must apply via the LCC Online Application, and the Avon Cultural Council will not be accepting paper applications.
The Avon Cultural Council will continue to encourage interest in ideas for local cultural events available for young adults, seniors and families.
Applicants that have secured a local venue.
Projects that serve youth/teens, the elderly, or diverse cultural needs of Avon.

FY26 Local Guidelines

The Avon Cultural Council is dedicated to funding the Avon Schools and Avon organizations in their attempt to provide the community with activities supporting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. We ask artists to secure a physical connection to the Town of Avon before tendering an idea/concept to the Council for consideration. The Avon Cultural Council will review all applications received and will gladly respond to any applicants requesting assistance. Student Field Trip information see above. Proof of completion and acknowledgement of Council grant is required.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Direct Grants

FY26 Funding List

Name	Project Title	Amount
Avon Civic Association	Avon Summer Concert Series	$2,000
Avon Council on Aging	Council on Aging Arts and Entertainment	$1,300
Avon Middle-High School	Student Matinee: We Had a World	$400
Avon Public Library	Gravestone Girls	$650
NoteAble Blend Chorus	A cappella chorus performance	$400
Ralph D. Butler Elementary School	Buttonwood Zoo	$150
Ralph D. Butler Elementary School	Havard Natural History Museum	$400
Ralph D. Butler Elementary School	Museum of Science	$276
Ralph D. Butler Elementary School	Science Museum	$360
Ralph D. Butler Elementary School	New England Aquarium	$400
Ralph D. Butler Elementary School	Boston Tea Party Museum	$335