Ayer Cultural Council
The Ayer Cultural Council (ACC) is a group of town-appointed volunteers who seek to expand the cultural experiences for the residents of Ayer. Through funding from the state and the town, we provide a variety of engaging activities and events. It is our belief that these programs support a growing and vibrant town, fostering a strong sense of community among residents while making the town appealing to newcomers.
Contact
Linda McGillicuddy
culturalcouncil@ayer.ma.us
978-772-0099
Address
Town Hall
1 Main Street
Ayer, MA 01432-1373
Connect on Social
Facebook
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$7,300
FY26 Local Priorities
Community-wide events such as concerts and festivals. Programs that serve families, youths, seniors, and low-income population segments. Local artists and cultural organizations. Arts education in the schools and youth arts programs outside of schools. Programs that support nature and science. Ayer specific projects get a high priority, but all others are welcome.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The wide range of supported activities include a broad variety of art forms, ongoing work of individual artists and writers, collaboration projects on literature, and historical as well as environmental education.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Community School, Inc. | Wild About Reading Balloon Magic Program | $400 | Ayer Library | Summer Reading 2025 Level Up at Your Library | $400 | Ayer Shirley Regional High School | Honk! the Musical | $1,000 | Ayer Shirley Regional High School | ASRHS Drama Professional Workshops | $570 | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Music Boosters | Ayer Shirley Regional High School Marching Band | $715 | Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. | Build-A-Flag Woodworking Art Therapy Workshop for Veterans | $400 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $400 | Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. | 89th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | $350 | Groton Hill Music, Inc. | Community Concert Series/Bach's Lunch Concert Series | $350 | LaBollita, Ann-Marie | Matisse and the Cut Outs | $250 | Nashoba Valley Chorale | Love of Music for All | $300 | Sandy Pond School Association, Inc. | Sandy Pond School Digitization & Preservation Pilot Project | $1,000 | The Harvard Town Band, Inc. | 2025 Holiday Concert | $250 | Valles, Marcos | Music and Movement with Rockabye Beats | $500 | Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Artistic Pathways: Expressive Therapies for Cancer Support | $418 |
Review Complete LCC Program Guidelines
