Georgetown Cultural Council
Mission:
The Georgetown Cultural Council (GCC) is a Town-appointed group of volunteers who strive to bring creative arts, sciences, and humanities to the citizens of Georgetown through their advocacy, leadership, and vision. The GCC funds exemplary artists and arts organizations and provides programs, events, and services of public value that educate and engage all audiences in our community. The GCC provides access to the arts for people of all cultural backgrounds, economic status, sexual orientation, age, and physical ability and ensures broad public access to the arts. We further believe in and maintain high management and governance standards as directed by Mass Cultural Council and our Town’s Selectmen, which support the health and vibrancy of the arts community.
Contact
[email protected]
978-352-5710
https://gtownculture.org/
Address
1 Library Street
Georgetown, MA 01833-2086
Application Information
FY27 Allocation
$7,600
FY27 Local Priorities
The Georgetown Cultural Council (GCC) supports exemplary artists, arts organizations, and cultural initiatives that provide meaningful programs, events, and services of public value. Through its funding, the GCC seeks to educate, inspire, and engage audiences throughout the Georgetown community.
The GCC is committed to ensuring broad and equitable access to the arts, welcoming people of all cultural backgrounds, economic circumstances, sexual orientations, ages, and physical abilities.
FY27 Local Guidelines
The Georgetown Cultural Council (GCC) requires grant applicants proposing an activity at a specific venue to include documentation from that venue confirming its support for hosting the proposed activity.
For example, if your application states that an event will take place at the Georgetown Library, you must include documentation from the Georgetown Library confirming that it supports and is willing to host the event.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boff, Anthony J. | Crow, Clap and Yell: Stories for k-2 by Tony Toledo at North Beverly Elementary | $595 | Elliott, Julia | The Resident Therapeutic Musician Project: Musical Comfort in a Medical Setting | $800 | Friends of Veasey Park, Inc. | Rubbish to Runway Re-Fashion Show | $400 | Georgetown Council on Aging | Jewelry Making class | $400 | Groveland Historical Society, Inc. | The Pines Speedway Reunion | $500 | Hart, Francis | The Beatles LIVE! - Concert by 4EverFab | $1,200 | High Street Studios | 3rd Annual Queer Joy Festival | $400 | KevTech Services, Inc. | Digital Art and Photography Classes | $1,657 | Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 | Murray, Mary-Liz | Georgetown Theatre Workshop | $1,200 | Newburyport Film Festival, Inc. | Newburyport Documentary Film Festival 2025 | $500 | Newburyport Literary Festival | Newburyport Literary Festival | $500 | OnStage, Inc. | North Shore Puppetry & Clowning Festival | $500 | Open Air Sculpture Group | 2026 Open Air Sculpture at Maudslay | $400 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Another Order of Mangia, Meatballs and Murder! | $795 | Tincknell, Roger L. | Pete Seeger to Peter, Paul, and Mary | $450 |
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