Mattapoisett Cultural Council
Mattapoisett Cultural Council supports community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences in and around Mattapoisett. These programs promote the availability of rich cultural experiences for Mattapoisett residents. Council members are municipally-appointed volunteers who help determine how to disburse available funds to individuals, schools, and cultural organizations who apply for project support.
Contact
Kathleen Damaskos
kcdamaskos@gmail.com
508-758-4100
Address
PO Box 435
16 Main Street
Mattapoisett, MA 02739-2613
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$5,500
FY23 Local Priorities
Mattapoisett Cultural Council gives priority to:
Local and regional public events like plays, concerts, festivals
Arts in the schools
Community arts and cultural organizations
Field trips for students to museums, performances, or environment education activities
Projects that have broad audience appeal
Projects that specifically target teens or seniors or families
Applicants that have secured a local collaborator or venue
FY23 Local Guidelines
In addition to state criteria, applications will be evaluated with respect to:
How well the program meets our local priorities
Community support and involvement
Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
Ability to address diverse cultural needs or provide diverse forms of cultural activities
Financial need
Demonstrated planning
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mattapoisett Lions Club, Inc. | Free Fall Family Fun Festival | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Monster Makeup 101 | $450 |
| Town of Mattapoisett | Seahorse Explorer Summer Program | $670 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc. | Young People's Concert 2022: Gravity in Space and Sound | $600 |
| Pearl, Sandra | Lift Off at the Library! | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Ahoy Matey's | $500 |
| York, Matt | Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $500 |
| Cope, Jr., Edward L. | Impromptu Magic for Camping | $450 |
| Education Committee of the Mattapoisett Land Trust | MLT Education Committee Educational Programs | $750 |
| Sippican Choral Society, Inc. | Music Resurrected | $250 |
| Angeley, Benares N. | Mattapoisett PTA Presents: Drawing Kindness with Bren Bataclan | $1,000 |
| Tri-County Music Association, Inc. | Complimentary Senior Tickets | $200 |
| Tincknell, Roger L. | Children's Songs and Singing games Family Concert | $500 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Inc. | Fishboats: Art of the Commercial Fishing Industry | $500 |
| Whipple, Kirk | Duo Pianists, Composers & Educators Whipple & Morales in Concert | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Historical Society | Adult, family, and children's programs | $750 |
| Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Inc. | Shakespeare in NB 2022 - A Midsummer Night’s Dream | $500 |
| New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc. | New Bedford Festival Theatre Summer Academy 2022 Beauty and the Beast and Beyond! | $250 |
| Marston, Danielle | Southcoast Terrapin Headstart Program | $500 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition, Inc. | Discover Buzzards Bay: Mattaposiett | $500 |
| Dube, Jenny | The Catnip Junkies: Live! From Shipyard Park | $330 |
| South Coast Children's Chorus | Music Connects Us - One South Coast | $500 |
