Ayer Cultural Council
The Ayer Cultural Council (ACC) is a group of town-appointed volunteers who seek to expand the cultural experiences for the residents of Ayer. Through funding from the state and the town, we provide a variety of engaging activities and events. It is our belief that these programs support a growing and vibrant town, fostering a strong sense of community among residents while making the town appealing to newcomers.
Contact
Linda McGillicuddy
[email protected]
978-772-0099
Address
Town Hall
1 Main Street
Ayer, MA 01432-1373
Connect on Social
Facebook
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$7,300
FY26 Local Priorities
Community-wide events such as concerts and festivals. Programs that serve families, youths, seniors, and low-income population segments. Local artists and cultural organizations. Arts education in the schools and youth arts programs outside of schools. Programs that support nature and science. Ayer specific projects get a high priority, but all others are welcome.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The wide range of supported activities include a broad variety of art forms, ongoing work of individual artists and writers, collaboration projects on literature, and historical as well as environmental education.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Library | Alchemy Laboratory with Ed the Wizard | $450 | Ayer Shirley Regional High School | Alice By Heart | $1,000 | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Music Boosters | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Marching Band Intern Stipend | $765 | Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School | Middle School Musical | $475 | Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: A Performance for Seniors | $500 | Charles, Meredith | Social Emotional Learning through Theater | $250 | Devens Historical Museum, Inc. | Fort Devens Museum 2026 Lecture Series | $200 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $200 | Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. | 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | $400 | Kirouac, Daniel | The Music of McCartney: The World's Most Successful Songwriter | $300 | Littleton STEM Educational Foundation | Teaching school-aged children the technical and artistic skills for taking photos and making short films that promote robotics and STEAM. | $200 | Nashoba Valley Chorale | Nashoba Valley Chorale 50th Anniversary Concert | $250 | Open Door Theatre of Acton, Inc. | Honk! | $250 | The Harvard Town Band, Inc. | 2026 Holiday Concert | $500 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds: America 250 Celebration Concert Series | $100 |