Ashfield Cultural Council
The Ashfield Council is a volunteer town-appointed committee. We receive annual funding from the Mass Cultural Council and hold a competitive application process to award these funds. We look for programs that support and nurture the arts, humanities, and sciences in the Ashfield community, that support local institutions, and that provide opportunities for Ashfield residents to engage in innovative and high-quality programs.
Contact
Chris Nelson
culture@ashfield.org
413-297-0786
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashfield/
Address
412 Main Street
Ashfield, MA 01330-9789
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$5,500
FY23 Local Priorities
The Ashfield Cultural Council (ACC) is inclined favorably toward programs that are of high quality, directly benefit Ashfield residents, take place in Ashfield or close proximity to Ashfield, are submitted by Ashfield residents, and impact many participants. The ACC funds a variety of programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities that reach diverse audience demographics.
A proposal should be specific about the program, including the anticipated number of people to be served, the budget, promotion (how you will get people to attend), the presenter(s), the venue, and the program date(s). Include letters of support from hosting or collaborating institutions when applicable, and/or or organizations that can document need or interest. All programs must be ADA compliant.
Programs should adhere to the most current COVID-19 safety protocols and applicants should state how they intend to adhere and address COVID-19 safety measures and possible back-up plans. Programs may be virtual or remote.
Council Members are available to provide technical assistance to applicants. Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this assistance. Applicants must contact the ACC at least two weeks prior to the application due date for assistance or feedback.
FY23 Local Guidelines
Please see our Priorities above and the MCC Guidlines
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Double Edge Theatre Productions, Inc. | Mohawk Trail Regional School Students Visit Double Edge & Participants in Children’s Project visit DE rehearsal | $250 | Franklin Land Trust, Inc. | Nature Journaling Course | $200 | Glasssman, Matthew | Moving Museum | $550 | Haas, Jeannine D. | Whispering Bones | $200 | Jacobson-Hardy, Hannah | Ashfield Mint Distillation | $400 | Leventhal, Rona | The Prince of Pirates and The Witch of Wellfleet | $600 | Lyon, Rachel | 6-Week Creative Writing Class and Reading at Belding Memorial Library | $500 | Masla, Robert | Life Appreciation Through Drawing and Painting | $700 | Mohawk Trail Regional High School | Mohawk Darkroom | $200 | Mohawk Trail Regional School District | Colonial Experience at the Wilder Homestead | $300 | Oduro, Reina | Indigenous Storytelling | $350 | Ohketeau Cultural Center | Living Presence of Our History VII: A Conversation with Indigenous Authors on the Importance of Representation in Literature. | $250 | Pioneer Valley Symphony, Inc. | “The Mystery of the Missing Music” - 2023 Education Concert | $250 | Skloot, Jules | Dancealong storytime series | $250 | St. John's Episcopal Church | Ann Hutt Browning Poetry Series | $250 | Surprenant, Alan | Grafting fruit trees for the homeowner or interested folx | $250 | Witt, Mary | Music History for the Soul | $400 | lemos, tonya | Botanical Art Workshop Mini Series | $250 |
