Ludlow Cultural Council
The Ludlow Cultural Council supports the cultural vitality of Ludlow, MA by awarding grant funds to artists, educators, musicians, and other performers or organizations for events and activities that benefit our town. We support a range of activities for all ages including children’s activities, summer concert series, activities in our schools, and programs for senior citizens.
Contact
ludlowculturalcouncil@gmail.com
413-583-5600
Address
Ludlow Town Hall
488 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056-2500
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FY22 Allocation
$16,600
FY22 Local Priorities
Applicants for grants from the Ludlow Cultural Council should be aware of the following priorities and requirements:
- We seek to fund multiple musical performances as a part of our summer concert series at the Ludlow gazebo.
- Activities funded by the Council should occur within the calendar year that they were awarded.
- The project or program proposed must take place in or benefit Ludlow.
- Projects involving collaboration must include a letter of support from the collaborating organizations.
- All applicants proposing to work in the Ludlow Public Schools must receive and document approval from the school principal.
- We seek to fund activities throughout the entire calendar year.
- Our goal is for grants awarded to be inclusive of all areas of our community, as well as to counter structural and systemic inequities.
FY22 Local Guidelines
The Ludlow Cultural Council uses the guidelines provided by the Mass Cultural Council. See https://massculturalcouncil.org/documents/lccguidelines.pdf
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Sticca | Live Music Performance | $750 |
| Edward Wirt | Hofbrauhaus Bavarians Concert/Dance | $1,600 |
| John McDonough | Puppet Show / Pumpernickel Puppets | $285 |
| Mary Jo D. Maichack | Crackling Campfire Tales & Tunes Show | $465 |
| Mary Jo D. Maichack | Scared Silly Show | $465 |
| Sheldon Ross | The Ragtime 5 Brass Quintet | $475 |
| Matt York | RESUBMIT for Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $500 |
| Museum of Bad Art, Inc. | Dopplehangers: Intentionally or Not, They Resemble Famous People | $300 |
| Paul Sticca | Music at the Ludlow Community Market | $550 |
| Kenneth Longstreeth | FREE CONCERT BY JEFF GAVIOLI AND HIS BAD NEWS JAZZ AND BLUES ORCHESTRA FEATURING CINDY REED | $1,250 |
| Ludlow Community Band | Gazebo Concert | $500 |
| William Eagen | Irish music | $800 |
| Valley Arts Mentors | Virtual Mentorship Program and Webinar Series | $500 |
| Sheldon Ross | "Happy 5 Oompah Band" | $475 |
| Edward L. Cope, Jr. | Impromptu Magic for Camping | $650 |
| Andrew Lawson | The Bad Signs | $500 |
| George Owens | PaxSax Quartet Concert | $450 |
| Hubbard Memorial Library | Hungrytown Concert | $500 |
| Hubbard Memorial Library | Hubbard Memorial Library Microfilm Digitization project | $396 |
| Pathways for Parents CFCE | Introducing Cultural Diversity Through Music -Songs of Diversity | $300 |
| Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Inc. | LBGC Community Events Series | $1,000 |
| Jenny Dube | The Catnip Junkies: Live! From The Ludlow Gazebo | $1,600 |
| Ludlow Senior Center | Jimmy Mazz | $655 |
| Jesse M. Green | CHAINSAWS, CHEESEBURGERS AND ROCK N' ROLL- LIVE! | $500 |
| Ludlow Senior Center | Jellyfish with Greg Maichack | $500 |
