Ashby Cultural Council
The Ashby Cultural Council (ACC) promotes and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion.) Programs can include demonstrations, local tours, lectures, displays, concerts, shows, workshops, and performances of all types. Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens. Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.
Contact
Mary-Kate Bourn
m-kbourn@outlook.com
617-515-2866
Address
895 Main Street
Ashby Town Hall
Ashby, MA 01431-2322
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$5,900
FY25 Local Priorities
To sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion) and directly benefit the citizens of Ashby.
FY25 Local Guidelines
The Ashby Cultural Council (ACC) is the official local arts agency of the town. The ACC’s purpose is to support and sponsor creative programs that benefit the citizens of Ashby.
Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens. Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.
- The ACC encourages applications for activities that:
- Include, but are not limited to, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and/or live performances.
- Promote any form of art, education, creativity, or expression.
- Are physically accessible to all people, where viable and appropriate.
- Demonstrate comprehensive planning, budgeting, and organization.
- Illustrate marketing and promotion strategies.
NOTE: All applications must be submitted via the state website: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashby/
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby Council on Aging | Scott Babineau | $275 | Ashby Council on Aging | Vintage Vocal Quartet | $350 | Ashby Council on Aging | Slattery & Stewart | $350 | Ashby Free Public Library | Nissitissit String Quartet | $325 | Ashby Free Public Library | Cranky FolkArt Music Program | $250 | Cormier, Denis | Songs of Yesteryear | $150 | Facepaint, Inc. | Donation of books and online resources to public library | $50 | Flashman, Roberta | Mural on Side Entrance of Ashby Free Public Library | $200 | HBMS STEAM Day Committee | STEAM day planetarium presentation | $100 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Myth Masters: Tales From Greek Mythology | $100 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics | $100 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Sub Zero Science Presentation | $100 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Playful Engineers Traveling Maker Space | $100 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Chainsaws, Cheeseburgers and Rock N' Roll | $100 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Spinning History: Heroines on the Home Front | $100 | Johnny Appleseed Trail Association, Inc. | Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center Cultural Components | $200 | Kirouac, Daniel | folk-rock program for Ashby Library | $450 | LaBollita, Ann-Marie | Matisse and the Cut Outs | $250 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $580 | Nashoba Symphonic Band | Nashoba Symphonic Band | $500 | North Middlesex Parent Group Project Graduation Committee | NM Project Graduation 2025: DJ | $100 | North Middlesex Parent Group Project Graduation Committee | NM Project Graduation 2025: Comedy Hypnotist | $100 | Pepperell Community Arts | Pepperell Comunity Arts Spring Production - Community tickets | $250 | Powell, Jennifer | Outdoor Sculpture "You are Here" | $200 | Stepanek, Julie | Music & Movement for Young Children | $250 | The Friends of Ashby, Inc. | Entertainment For Pumpkin Festival | $400 | Town of Winchendon | Haunted Fun Day | $100 | Waterman, Jon | Live Music Making History Live | $350 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds 2025 Concert Series | $200 | York, Matt | Johnny Cash - Songs and Stories | $600 |
