Mattapoisett Cultural Council
Mattapoisett Cultural Council supports community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences in and around Mattapoisett. These programs promote the availability of rich cultural experiences for Mattapoisett residents. Council members are municipally-appointed volunteers who help determine how to disburse available funds to individuals, schools, and cultural organizations who apply for project support.
Contact
Kathleen Damaskos
kcdamaskos@gmail.com
508-758-4100
Address
PO Box 435
16 Main Street
Mattapoisett, MA 02739-2613
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$5,500
FY23 Local Priorities
Mattapoisett Cultural Council gives priority to:
Local and regional public events like plays, concerts, festivals
Arts in the schools
Community arts and cultural organizations
Field trips for students to museums, performances, or environment education activities
Projects that have broad audience appeal
Projects that specifically target teens or seniors or families
Applicants that have secured a local collaborator or venue
FY23 Local Guidelines
In addition to state criteria, applications will be evaluated with respect to:
How well the program meets our local priorities
Community support and involvement
Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
Ability to address diverse cultural needs or provide diverse forms of cultural activities
Financial need
Demonstrated planning
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
Name | Project Title | Amount |
---|---|---|
Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: An Inter-generational Performance | $550 | Education Committee of the Mattapoisett Land Trust | MLT Education Committee Educational Programs FY 2023 | $1,000 | Fazio, Rhonda M | Dyeing to Wear It | $600 | Friends of Old Rochester Drama, Inc. | Keep the Band A"Live" | $1,250 | Marion Art Center, Inc. | Arts in the Park 2023 | $250 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Hunger Games: Basic Survival Course | $530 | Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Vinny's Shadow Puppets | $400 | Mattapoisett Historical Society | Adult, family, and children's programs | $1,000 | Mattapoisett Lions Club, Inc. | Fall Free Family Fun Festival | $600 | New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc. | Go, Go, Go! New Bedford Festival Theatre's Summer Academy 2023 | $300 | New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Inc. | Histories and Mysteries: Local Fishing History and Global Fishing Mythology | $500 | New Bedford Museum and Art Center, Inc. | On the Road to Creativity at YOUR Library! | $500 | Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Inc. | Shakespeare in New Bedford 2023 - The Tempest | $500 | Seaglass Theater Company, Inc. | The Tragedy of Carmen | $500 | Sippican Choral Society, Inc. | Let's Sing A Song of Joy! | $500 | South Coast Children's Chorus | Spreading Joy Through Singing | $500 | The Greater New Bedford Choral Society, Inc. | Greater New Bedford Choral Society's 2022-23 Season | $500 | The New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance, Inc. | Learning about Salt, the Inflatable Humpback Whale | $500 | Town of Mattapoisett | Seahorse Explorers Summer Program | $570 | Tri-County Music Association, Inc. | Complimentary Senior Tickets | $200 |