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
Deb Dancause
dlwd01431@gmail.com
351-226-9858
Address
Ashby Town Hall
895 Main Street
Ashby, MA 01431-2322
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Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$5,800
FY24 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.
FY24 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
FY23 Funding List
Name | Project Title | Amount |
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Ashby Free Public Library | The Arts are for All of US -Collage | $200 | Ashby Free Public Library | Wingmasters -North American Birds of Prey | $450 | Ashby Free Public Library | Art is for Everyone-Keeping a Creative Journal | $200 | Ashby Free Public Library | Wildlife Tracking-Hands on Nature | $180 | Ashby Free Public Library | Beginning Birding-Hands on Nature | $180 | Ashby Free Public Library | Buildwave: A creative, hands-on building program for ages 5+ | $325 | Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: Performance for Seniors | $475 | Cope, Jr., Edward L. | Ashby Pumpkin Festival | $450 | Flashman, Roberta | Re-Awaken the Creative You | $600 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Everyone Has a Story: From Idea to Book | $321 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | The Right to Liberty | $321 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Playful Engineers Traveling Maker Space | $521 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Myth Masters: Tales From Greek Mythology | $421 | Hawthorne Brook Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Inc. | Sub Zero Presentation | $372 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic | $580 | Nashoba Symphonic Band | Nashoba Symphonic Band | $500 | North County Land Trust, Inc. | Nature Journaling Workshop Series | $222 | North Middlesex Parent Group Project Graduation Committee | NM Project Graduation 2023: Caricature Artists | $400 | North Middlesex Parent Group Project Graduation Committee | NM Project Graduation 2023: Comedy Hypnotist | $500 | North Middlesex Parent Group Project Graduation Committee | NM Project Graduation 2023: DJ | $275 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds 2023 Concert Series | $200 |