Dartmouth Cultural Council
Dartmouth Cultural Council (DCC) funds programs that promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the Arts, Humanities and Interpretive Sciences to improve the quality of life for Dartmouth residents. DCC strives to fund a wide variety of programs that serve all residents from toddlers to senior citizens. DCC ensures that Dartmouth’s share of Massachusetts Cultural Council funds are administered fairly and in the best interests of the community.
Contact
Jim Sears
jsears@umassd.edu
508-636-5183
Address
25 Gaffney Road
South Dartmouth, MA 02748
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$17,500
FY23 Local Priorities
The Dartmouth Cultural Council welcomes diverse applications for creative projects in the broad fields of arts, humanities and sciences* that significantly benefit all Dartmouth residents, including programs benefiting school-age children and the elderly.
The Council encourages projects that address underserved communities including BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) communities, individuals with disabilities, and low-income communities.
*refer to the “Local Cultural Council – Program Guidelines” for definitions of arts, humanities and sciences as they apply to the DCC application process.
FY23 Local Guidelines
The Council will use the following guidelines in reviewing applications:
• Projects taking place in Dartmouth’s neighboring towns will be considered, however applicants are requested to estimate the number of Dartmouth residents to be served by the project.
• Applicants must include a letter or other signed form of confirmation from your venue, local sponsor or host organization verifying the location of your project or performance.
• The Council encourages applicants to solicit additional funds and usually does not fund the same applicant for more than three (3) consecutive years. The Council will consider funding applicants beyond the third year if their proposal demonstrates growth, innovation or a new initiative.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc. | Young People's Concert 2022: Gravity in Space and Sound | $1,250 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $250 |
| Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 |
| New Bedford Museum and Art Center, Inc. | Teen Artist Internship Program (TAIP) | $750 |
| Cope, Jr., Edward L. | Reading is Magic | $450 |
| Edgecomb, Diane | “Trail Mix” a Summer Reading Event | $450 |
| Co-Creative Center, Inc. | Co Creative Session | $500 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society | Whales Today and History on the Hill Programs | $800 |
| Robitaille, James J. | Jim Robitaille Group | $500 |
| Practice Best Practice | Practice Best Practice Workshops | $500 |
| SUPERFLAT New Bedford, Inc. | Hummingbird Project | $500 |
| Tri-County Music Association, Inc. | Complimentary Senior Tickets | $200 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Inc. | Fishboats: Art of the Commercial Fishing Industry | $500 |
| SouthCoast Children's Theatre, Inc. | Disney's Frozen | $300 |
| SouthCoast Children's Theatre, Inc. | SouthCoast Children's Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach | $700 |
| Dartmouth Cultural Center, Inc. | Banners, Brochures , 3rd Annual Wet Paint Padanaram Plein Air | $700 |
| South Coast Artists, Inc. | South Coast Artists Open Studio Tour | $750 |
| Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Inc. | Shakespeare in NB 2022 - A Midsummer Night’s Dream | $1,000 |
| Your Theatre, Inc. | 10th Annual New Bedford JazzFest | $1,000 |
| Zeiterion Theatre, Inc. | 25th Annual New Bedford Folk Festival | $1,000 |
| New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc. | New Bedford Festival Theatre Summer Academy 2022 | $750 |
| The Art Drive | The Art Drive 2022 | $750 |
| Baptiste, Brooke | Reggae On West Beach | $1,250 |
| South Coast Children's Chorus | Music Connects Us - One South Coast | $700 |
