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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

FY24 Allocation

$5,500

FY24 Local Priorities

Mattapoisett Cultural Council gathers input from the community periodically and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. Mattapoisett Cultural Council will give 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
• Projects that address diverse cultural needs or provide diverse forms of cultural activities
• Applicants that have secured a local collaborator or venue

FY24 Local Guidelines

Applications are also 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
• In the case of for-profit organizations, evidence that a public benefit will result from the project
• Financial need
• Demonstrated planning

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

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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
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

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Mass Cultural Council publishes any updates as they become available. Last update was made on September 28, 2023 at 12:01 PM UTC
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