Russell Cultural Council
The Russell Council is a volunteer town appointed committee. We receive annual funding from the Mass Cultural Council and holds a competitive application process to award these funds. We look for programs that support and nurture the arts, humanities, and sciences in the Russell Community. That supports local institutions and provides opportunities for Russell residents to engage in innovative and high-quality programs.
Contact
Lorrie Bean
culturalcouncil@townofrussell.us
413-862-3265
Address
PO Box 407
65 Main Street
Russell, MA 01071-9683
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$5,700
FY25 Local Priorities
In considering applications, Russell Cultural Council gives priority to the following
– projects benefitting Russell and the surrounding area
– applications from local residents and organizations
– applications that support diversity and inclusion
FY25 Local Guidelines
Russell Cultural Council awards grant money based on how well the application meets our priorities, prior grant awards and community response. The Cultural Council requires that awardees secure their own venue and dates for the project and submit all required documentation.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blandford Art Show | Blandford Fair Art Show | $600 | CORMIER, STEVEN | The Sacrificial Land | $200 | Gateway Regional High School | MassMoca Field-Trip | $200 | Kochanski, Tracy | Introduction to Wool Sculpting - Beginner Needle Felting Workshop | $575 | Littleville Elementary School | Tanglewood Marionettes -Cinderella | $292 | Maloof, David | Concert at COA Annual Picnic -or- Music + Education Event | $400 | Mandel, Bruce | Big and Little Big Things | $400 | North Hall Association, Inc. | A Season of the Arts at the North Hall - Historic North Hall Arts Festival 2025 | $800 | Russell Police Department | Family Fun Day | $2,445 | Sevenars Concerts, Inc. | Sevenars 57th Anniversary Season | $700 | The Community Fair Association of Chester, Chester Hill, & Littleville, Inc. | Littleville Fair | $250 |
