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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FY22 Allocation
$5,100
FY22 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 environmental 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
FY22 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 the diverse cultural needs or provide diverse forms of cultural activities
– Financial need
– Demonstrated planning
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mattapoisett Lions Club, Inc. | Free Fall Family Fun Festival | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Monster Makeup 101 | $450 |
| Town of Mattapoisett | Seahorse Explorer Summer Program | $670 |
| New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc. | Young People's Concert 2022: Gravity in Space and Sound | $600 |
| Sandra Pearl | Lift Off at the Library! | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Free Public Library | Ahoy Matey's | $500 |
| Matt York | Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $500 |
| Edward L. Cope, Jr. | Impromptu Magic for Camping | $450 |
| Education Committee of the Mattapoisett Land Trust | MLT Education Committee Educational Programs | $750 |
| Sippican Choral Society, Inc. | Music Resurrected | $250 |
| Benares N. Angeley | Mattapoisett PTA Presents: Drawing Kindness with Bren Bataclan | $1,000 |
| Tri-County Music Association, Inc. | Complimentary Senior Tickets | $200 |
| Roger L. Tincknell | Children's Songs and Singing games Family Concert | $500 |
| New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Inc. | Fishboats: Art of the Commercial Fishing Industry | $500 |
| Kirk Whipple | Duo Pianists, Composers & Educators Whipple & Morales in Concert | $500 |
| Mattapoisett Historical Society | Adult, family, and children's programs | $750 |
| Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Inc. | Shakespeare in NB 2022 - A Midsummer Night’s Dream | $500 |
| New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc. | New Bedford Festival Theatre Summer Academy 2022 Beauty and the Beast and Beyond! | $250 |
| Danielle Marston | Southcoast Terrapin Headstart Program | $500 |
| The Coalition for Buzzards Bay, Inc. | Discover Buzzards Bay: Mattaposiett | $500 |
| Jenny Dube | The Catnip Junkies: Live! From Shipyard Park | $330 |
| South Coast Children's Chorus | Music Connects Us - One South Coast | $500 |
