Norton Cultural Council
Our mission: To help Norton residents and communities build meaningful connections through culture, the arts, and interpretive sciences.
The Norton Cultural Council (NCC) is a volunteer organization supporting the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in the community. We achieve this in many ways, including the annual funding of programs and initiatives that nurture positive opportunities for expression and participation. The NCC also provides general support to local projects and cultural programming. All of these efforts maximize benefits for Norton citizens by giving access to a diverse range of cultural programs that serve our variety of populations.
As a member of the Local Cultural Council network, we at the NCC are excited to have access to a pool of funds that support community efforts that align with our vision and values. The annual grant cycle gives the public an opportunity to apply for those funds and we look forward to your application. Each year we are consistently amazed and inspired by the talented people and organizations applying for funding.
We are looking for volunteers!
The Norton Cultural Council has openings. Being a member is deeply rewarding and can provide opportunities to grow and develop, both personally and professionally. If you are interested in serving the community and learning more about the vibrant town we live in, a place on the Council could be an excellent possibility for you.
Interested in joining the Council? Please email us here
We encourage community input!
Have ideas for future programming? Complete our survey
Contact
Ann-Marie Kirshon, Chair
[email protected]
508-285-0200
Address
72 East Main Street
Norton, MA 02766-2320
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Application Information
FY27 details to come.
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applefield, Janet | Combatting Hate and Prejudice | $450 | Charles River Sinfonietta, Inc. | Charles River Sinfonietta Chamber Music at St Mary's Church | $387 | Churchill, Sandy | Adult Community Seasonal Paint Events | $800 | Churchill, Sandy | Children's Paint with the Masters Events | $800 | Easton Children's Museum, Inc. | Summer Garden Science | $350 | Hurlbut, Steven M. | Jumpin' Juba senior concert | $400 | Keezing, Jonathan A. | Classic Songs | $500 | Lewis - Parks, Andrew | Lewis and Ferri present "The Coffee House" | $595 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! and LINE dance | $500 | McReynolds, Anna | Vibrant Voices Concert (Chaminade Singers) | $475 | Nelson, Elizabeth | Mini Big Top - A Mini Circus for Mini Readers | $600 | Norton High School | NHS Musical 2026 | $1,700 | Norton Pride, Inc | Norton Pride Entertainment | $500 | Norton Public Library | Hand Carving Wooden Utensils | $400 | NoteAble Blend Chorus | A cappella chorus performance | $400 | Phillips, Jennifer | Full STEAM Ahead - hands-on kits for students | $350 | Rull, Thomas E. | "A Musical Journey Through the Years" | $400 | Silvia, Elizabeth | The Banannies Live! | $250 | THE NORTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. | Lectures-Visitors Programs 2026 Norton Historical Society | $1,050 | The Friends of the World War II Veterans Memorial Rail Trail, Inc. | Friends of the WWII Veterans Memorial Trail | $425 | The Norton Band Parents Club, Inc. | Knight Club | $968 | Tincknell, Roger L. | Elvis to the Everly Brothers | $400 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: School Anti-bullying Presentation | $950 | York, Matt | Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash - Songs & Stories w/ Matt York | $550 |