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
Connect on Social
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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
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 |
