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
pbessette@avon-ma.gov
508-588-0414
Address
65 East Main Street
Avon, MA 02322-1496
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$5,700
FY25 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.
FY25 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
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Civic Association | Avon Summer Concert Series 2024 | $1,200 | Avon Council on Aging | senior entertainment | $1,000 | Avon Middle-High School | Student Matinee: John Proctor is the Villain | $375 | Avon Public Library | Mobile Library Computers | $1,500 | Boy Scouts of America Troop 13 | Free library/STEM/ | $1,000 | Fuller Craft Museum, Inc. | Craft for Kids | $350 | Hart, Francis | The "Beat Generation" - A Cultural Review of the 1950s Through Music | $350 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! ---a dance series | $500 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Curious Creatures | $400 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Capron Park Zoo | $500 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Planetarium at Boston Museum of Science | $700 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | New England Aquarium | $700 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Plimoth Plantation | $1,100 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Harvard Natural History Museum | $650 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Boston Museum of Science | $650 | York, Matt | Matt York - Songs and Stories: Willie Nelson | $350 |
