Conway Cultural Council
The Conway Cultural Council is a small group of volunteers who administer the Mass Cultural Council Grants for Conway. Our mission is to support arts, sciences and humanities that benefit Conway residents.
Contact
Michelle Sanger
conwayculturalcouncil@gmail.com
413-522-8050
Address
PO Box 240
32 Main Street
Conway, MA 01341-9670
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$5,500
FY23 Local Priorities
The Conway Cultural Council supports programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences through grants and sponsored events. Grants can support a variety of cultural projects benefiting the people of Conway — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.
Preference will be given to applicants from Conway and/or programs that take place in Conway.
Events should have a confirmed venue at the time of application. Virtual programs will also be considered.
Because of our limited funding typical grant amounts range from $100-$500 but you may request any amount that is justified by your budget and impact to Conway residents.
The Conway Cultural Council supports programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences that conform to Local Cultural Council guidelines.
Preference will be given to applicants from Conway and/or programs that take place in Conway and/or directly serve Conway residents. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include brief supplementary material on the artists/presenters involved.
FY23 Local Guidelines
All applicants need to submit 7 (seven) copies of their grant and 1 (one) copy of supportive materials. The budget line numbers must be accurate and a venue
pre-approved pending funding from the Council. Failure to include these items will result in a denied application. A letter of confirmation/support from the venue/local partner greatly strengthens the application.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baker, Geoffrey | Conway Fine Arts concert series, Season 2: Interdisciplinary Program | $200 | Caine, Rosemary | Margaret Maher and the Celtification of Emily Dickinson | $250 | Charlemont Forum | Summer Speakers Series 2023 | $150 | Clay, Sarah | Whisper Not | $250 | Conway Grammar School | Local Native American Culture & History in the Wigwam with Jennifer Lee | $800 | Haas, Jeannine D. | Whispering Bones: an evening of ghost stories | $150 | Harvester, Hannah | Painting Conway Live | $400 | Hilltown Village, Inc. | Caregiver and Child Music Class for Hilltown Families | $75 | Hilltown Youth Performing Arts Program, Inc. | Hilltown Youth Recovery Theatre Summer Workshop | $300 | Jaffe, Lysander | Culomba: Singing Workshop and Concert | $200 | Leader, Rachel | KlezCummington | $200 | Memorial Hall Association, Inc. | Pothole Pictures 2023 Seasons | $200 | Mennella, Cheli | The Three Billy Goats Gruff: In Silhouette | $150 | Michaux, Sophie P. | Tiny Glass Tavern concert and singing workshop | $300 | Mohawk Trail Concerts, Inc. | Summer Festival 2023 | $200 | 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 | $200 | Silverthorne Theater Company, Inc. | Intimate Apparel | $200 | The Art Garden, Inc. | Winter HooPla | $200 | The Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center, Inc. | The Power of Place: Finding a Sense of Belonging Through Story, Conversation and Song / A keynote concert that celebrates our connections to Franklin County | $200 | The Nolumbeka Project, Inc. | 10th Annual Pocumtuck Homelands Festival | $150 | Valley Arts Mentors | Valley Arts Mentors: Mentorship Program and Webinar Series | $100 | Walsh, Jacqueline | Dancing at Lughnasa, a play | $200 |
