Lexington Council for the Arts

Mission
The Lexington Council for the Arts’ mission is to promote and fund community arts and culture activities to enhance the quality of life for Lexington residents.

Grants
The Lexington Council for the Arts (LCA) administers Local Cultural Council (LCC) Grants from Mass Cultural Council (MCC). LCC Grants fund or partially fund proposals from individuals, schools and organizations that meet state MCC guidelines as well as Lexington’s local criteria.

Note: The grants are reimbursement based. (The grantees expend their own money, and after the project has taken place, they submit a form to Lexington’s LCC for reimbursement.)

Contact

Alix Fox & Claudia Lach, Co-Chairs
[email protected]
781-698-4580
https://www.lexartscouncil.org

Address
Select Board Office
1625 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420-3893

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Application Information

FY27 Allocation

$9,700

FY27 Local Priorities

In addition, LCA considers the following priorities when evaluating applications:
• Priority will be given to programs and projects that benefit the broadest possible range of Lexington residents.
• Priority will be given to applicants located in Lexington and/or to applicants whose grant project will take place in Lexington.
• The LCA greatly values and appreciates original and creative proposals when considering new project applications.
• The LCA is especially interested in first-time funding for programs by both emerging artists and organizations that have demonstrated artistic merit.
• Please note that securing a venue for proposed programs is the sole responsibility of the grant applicant. Applications with a confirmed location are preferred.
• The LCA prioritizes programs that are scheduled to take place in 2027, and is unlikely to fund programs that occur prior to the 2027 grants being awarded.

FY27 Local Guidelines

Grant applications will be evaluated in terms of several review criteria:
• Artistic or creative merit
• Benefit to the cultural life of Lexington
• Project design
• Qualifications, dedication, and accomplishments of the individuals and organizations involved
• Accessibility of the program and of the facilities being used
• Community involvement
• Financial need

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

FY27 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 15, 2027 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.