Boylston Cultural Council
The Boylston Cultural Council (BCC) is a volunteer committee of local residents. Our council is appointed by the Board of Selectmen for (3) year terms.
Our mission is to enrich the cultural life of our citizens by supporting diversified programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Our council’s efforts aim to serve audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Each year, our council gathers input from our community and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. Annually funded by Mass Cultural Council (MCC), the BCC can support programs that enrich the Boylston community’s cultural life.
Approved programs are funded via the Direct Grant process.
Contact
Miyoshi Holden
boylstonculturalcouncil@gmail.com
508-208-8066
Address
221 Main Street
Boylston, MA 01505-2037
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
This year, the Boylston Cultural Council will prioritize:
– Programs focusing on community-wide events, arts and science enrichment in school, and nature, science, and environmental education projects.
– Programs serving teens, families, and senior citizens.
– Applicants who have secured a local venue and date.
-Programs focusing on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
FY26 Local Guidelines
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
– How well the program meets our local council priorities
– Level of community support and involvement
– Evidence of a track record
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boylston Garden Club | ADA Accessible Raised Garden Beds | $493 | Boylston Memorial Day Committee | Memorial Day Parade | $750 | Boylston Parks and Recreation | Stargazing at Hillside | $250 | Boylston Parks and Recreation | Crocodile River Music Drum and Dance Workshops | $500 | Boylston Public Library Foundation, Inc | Family Picnic Night | $500 | Boylston Senior Citizen Society | Entertainment for Seniors | $372 | Calliope Productions, Inc. | Calliope Productions 2025 Theatre Season | $750 | Juventas Music, Inc. | Music in Bloom 2025 | $500 | Nix, Alexi | Robotics 101 for Adults and Teens with True Robotics | $500 | Roney-O'Brien, Susan F. | Poetry Series | $380 | Urquhart, Doug | Arizona Doug's "Music through the Decades" | $300 | Worcester Writers' Collective | Worcester Writers' Collective Writing Events | $250 |
