Avon Cultural Council
The goal of the Avon Cultural is to promote meaningful and entertaining in-town programs in support of the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences – open for all to attend. The Avon School field trips and the summer gazebo concerts are examples of applications we have supported as well as the Avon Library activities and the Senior Center programs. Priority given to local venues and programs geared toward senior citizens, teens and the growing multi-cultural population.
Contact
Patricia Bessette
pbessette@avon-ma.gov
508-588-0414
Address
65 East Main Street
Avon, MA 02322-1496
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
This year the Avon Cultural Council will give priority to:
The Avon Cultural Council will only be considering Avon in-town programs including local organizations for funding.
All applicants must apply via the LCC Online Application, and the Avon Cultural Council will not be accepting paper applications.
The Avon Cultural Council will continue to encourage interest in ideas for local cultural events available for young adults, seniors and families.
Applicants that have secured a local venue.
Projects that serve youth/teens, the elderly, or diverse cultural needs of Avon.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Avon Cultural Council is dedicated to funding the Avon Schools and Avon organizations in their attempt to provide the community with activities supporting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. We ask artists to secure a physical connection to the Town of Avon before tendering an idea/concept to the Council for consideration. The Avon Cultural Council will review all applications received and will gladly respond to any applicants requesting assistance. Student Field Trip information see above. Proof of completion and acknowledgement of Council grant is required.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avon Civic Association | Summer Concert Series at DeMarco Park | $1,800 | Avon Council on Aging | Senior Entertainment | $1,300 | Avon Middle-High School | Ropes Course Team Building Field Trip | $1,500 | Avon Middle-High School | Whale Watch for Avon Students | $1,000 | Avon Middle-High School | Field trip: The Light in the Piazza | $440 | D. W. Field Park Association, Inc. | Towerfest 2025 | $1,026 | Facepaint, Inc. | Donation of books and online resources to public library | $50 | Fuller Craft Museum, Inc. | Craft for Kids | $350 | Hart, Francis | The "War Years" - A Cultural Review of the 1940s Through Music | $300 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair and LINE Dance for Seniors! - a dance series | $400 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Boston Museum of Science | $547 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Harvard Natural History Museum | $540 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | New England Aquarium | $700 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Boston Museum of Science | $600 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Boston Tea Party Museum | $300 | Ralph D. Butler Elementary School | Buttonwood Park Zoo | $500 | York, Matt | Matt York - Classic Country Revue | $400 |
