Methuen Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is made up of volunteers who the City Council appoints for a term of three years. The Cultural Council functions under guidelines established by Mass Cultural Council (MCC), which allocates funding to each community. The mission of the Methuen Cultural Council is to support public projects that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in the community or benefit our community. The Council offers support by awarding grants from state-allocated funds to individuals and organizations. The Council aims to act as an advisory group to town committees, boards, and departments promoting the arts and cultural attributes of Methuen.
Contact
Ellen Baranowski
methuenculturalcouncil@gmail.com
978-265-5401
Address
41 Pleasant Street
City Clerk's Office
Methuen, MA 01844
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$39,300
FY26 Local Priorities
Preference is given to:
Methuen residents and organizations
Nonprofit organizations
Projects involving local artists
Projects that encourage community-wide participation in the arts, cultural events, graphic arts, fine arts, music, dance, theater, writing, nature, science and environmental education
Projects that encourage participation by audiences of all ages, including multi-generational cultural programs
Projects highlighting Methuen’s history and institutions
Projects celebrating cultural diversity and inclusivity
First-time funding of projects
FY26 Local Guidelines
Information not provided
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donald P. Timony Grammar School | Drama Club 2024/2025 | $2,340 | Donald P. Timony Grammar School | Mannie Nogueira BMX Show / Antibullying program | $1,300 | Gagnon, Albert | Gigi & The Gravity Men | $1,750 | KevTech Services, Inc. | Beginner Technology Classes | $3,000 | Loiselle, Jennifer | Community Arts | $3,000 | Manning, James J. | Balloons, Books and Magic | $799 | Merrimack Valley Community Music School, Inc. | Music For Methuen Farmers Market | $5,000 | Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. | Illstyle and Peace | $2,175 | Methuen Comprehensive Grammar School | Welcome to the CGS | $7,200 | Methuen High School | Clean River Project Partnership | $800 | Methuen High School | Methuen K-12 Student Artwork Display Initiative | $3,444 | Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc. | Music Hall Days - 2025 | $2,894 | Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc. | Summer Matinee Concerts - 2025 | $3,000 | Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc. | Methuen Young Peoples Theatre - 2025 | $5,000 | Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc. | MYPT_A_Christmas_Carol_2025 | $1,700 | Nevins Memorial Library | Dinosaurs Rock | $2,625 | Nevins Memorial Library | Raul the Third Author Visit | $2,000 | Newman, Howard | Knock on Wood, acoustic folk-rock duo | $550 | Nocera, Josef | The Gemstones Rock & Roll | $5,000 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Nun of This and Nun of That! | $695 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Bon Voyage, Forever! | $795 | The King's Own 4th Regiment of Foot | Methuen on the Brink of Revolution - 250 Years On | $1,200 | The Merrimack Valley Young Men's Christian Association, Inc. | Methuen YMCA Theater Group | $5,544 | Waterman, Jon | Live Music Making History Live - The Railroad in Song | $300 | York, Matt | Matt York - Classic Country Revue | $550 |
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