Ashburnham Cultural Council
The Ashburnham Cultural Council (ACC) is a volunteer committee of Ashburnham residents educated and experienced in the Arts. Every Massachusetts town has a Local Cultural Council (LCC) whose key responsibility is to promote the ARTS, HUMANITIES, and INTERPRETIVE SCIENCES through grant money provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). This funding makes it possible for towns to offer a variety of public programs, activities, and events. ACC members work hard to research, evaluate, and support projects that offer Ashburnham and the surrounding communities diverse cultural and educational experiences. LCC grants help improve the quality of life for all residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
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Contact
ashburnhamculture@gmail.com
978-827-4100
https://www.ashburnham-ma.gov/227/Cultural-Council
Address
Ashburnham Town Hall
32 Main Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430-1630
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$7,500
FY25 Local Priorities
1. The applicant is an Ashburnham or neighboring resident, organization, or school.
2. The applicant provides a confirmed event date and venue, in the form of a commitment letter or approved reservation from the venue host.
FY25 Local Guidelines
1. There will be a benefit to Ashburnham and local communities.
2. There is a collaboration between and among artists and local institutions, groups, and organizations.
3. The awarding of grants will demonstrate a diversity of performers/presenters, age groups, cultural backgrounds, and artistic disciplines.
4. A project must show artistic excellence and originality, as reflected in resumes, letters, press, videos, and other qualifying materials.
5. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to carry out the project as proposed by including detailed steps from inception to conclusion.
6. Applicants must clearly state the amount of money requested and/or granted from other towns.
APPLICATION EXPECTATIONS:
1. All application questions must be answered completely. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
2. If the grant application is for an event that services Ashburnham and other communities, we encourage applicants to solicit funds from the participating communities’ Cultural Councils as well.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. | How Better Outdoor Lighting can Conserve Resources & Improve Safety while Preserving the Night Sky for Future Generations! | $250 | Bates III, Davis R. | Under One Sky: A Song and Story Celebration | $350 | Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. | 88th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | $250 | Fullerton, Sean | CREEQUE ALLEY: A Tribute to American Folk Music and 1960's Folk Rock | $440 | Gardner Area League of Artists, Inc. | GALA Annual Arts & Music Festival | $300 | LaBollita, Ann-Marie | Decorative Paper and Collage Workshop | $350 | New Dawn Arts Center, Inc. | Public Art Install | $800 | New Dawn Arts Center, Inc. | Paint Nights at New Dawn Arts Center | $500 | North County Land Trust, Inc. | Nature Watercolor Journaling Workshop | $180 | Oakmont Regional High School | Oakmont Alumni Art Exhibition | $1,000 | Oakmont Regional High School | Author Visit with Jennifer De Leon | $2,000 | Szalay, Lawrence | Hot Chocolate Origami Workshop | $155 | The Ashburnham Historical Society, Inc. | Writing History | $800 | Town of Ashburnham | Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair/ Festival and I | $2,000 | Waterman, Jon | Live Music Making History Live | $300 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds 2024 Concert Series | $200 |
