Brewster Cultural Council
The Brewster Cultural Council serves as a catalyst for artistic expression in Town. It provides resources, makes connections, spearheads programs, and directs funding to individuals and organizations that have—or have the potential to have–the most impact in the cultural life of Brewster. The BCC is leading a movement to bring people of all backgrounds in the arts, humanities and sciences together for a common cause: to elevate the importance of cultural to create a better Brewster.
Meetings for the Council take place on Monday evenings in the conference room at the Brewster Town Hall. Agendas for all meetings are posted at the Brewster Town Hall. Meetings are open to all Brewster residents, currently public participation is via zoom.
Contact
Clare O'Connor Rice
brewsterculturalcouncil@gmail.com
508-896-3701
https://www.brewster-ma.gov/cultural-council
Address
Brewster Town Hall
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631-1846
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$5,700
FY25 Local Priorities
The Brewster Cultural Council is committed to being a catalyst for a diverse range of arts and cultural activities in Brewster. A recent community survey showed that programs of most interest were arts education and instruction, including music; children’s programs, including theater; historical programs and studio arts, culinary arts, and public art. When reviewing and approving grant requests, we give priority to programs within these areas and to:
1. Applicants who will deliver their programs within the Town of Brewster.
2. Applicants who live in Brewster or their business is located in Brewster.
3. Applicants who have a confirmed date and venue.
4. Diverse and innovative arts and cultural programs that will engage and inspire Brewster residents and visitors.
FY25 Local Guidelines
Brewster Cultural Council requires applications be completed on line. The qualifications/experience of the applicant(s) should suggest that the projects will be carefully planned and be of high quality. The application should be complete, carefully proofread, and show attention to detail. Applications due this fall must take place between Jan 1-Dec 31 of the following year. Should the applicant not have a confirmed space or have interest in using public space that might require the assistance of the Council in accessing that space, particularly around the parks and Sea Camps, that should be indicated.
1. Budgets must be clearly constructed and balanced. Applicants are asked to identify any other sources they have requested funds from and the amounts requested, including other local Cultural Councils. Recipients of salaries must be indicated.
2. Applicants should arrange for approved venue(s) for their programs or projects prior to the submission, and the sites must be ADA compliant. At the least, potential sites should be identified listing the space requirements.
3. All questions are to be answered, including what other towns the applicant is applying to.
4. Applicants must outline how they will reach out to the public as well as how they will provide us with the information to include on the Town website page.
5. Addendum are welcomed to be used if they are required to more fully explain any of the questions.
6. All grant recipients must allow fair access to their grant funded event with opportunities for all races, genders, sexual orientation, class, and age
7. Please contact the Council for a clarification of any of our local requirements. We are available to work together to help build your ideas into projects that can develop over time and progressively benefit as many people as possible, and will be holding proposal workshops in Town prior to the submission deadline.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2025 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.
