Methuen Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is made up of volunteers who the City Council appoints for a term of three years. The Cultural Council functions under guidelines established by Mass Cultural Council (MCC), which allocates funding to each community. The mission of the Methuen Cultural Council is to support public projects that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in the community or benefit our community. The Council offers support by awarding grants from state-allocated funds to individuals and organizations. The Council aims to act as an advisory group to town committees, boards, and departments promoting the arts and cultural attributes of Methuen.

Contact

Ellen Baranowski
[email protected]
978-265-5401

Address
41 Pleasant Street
City Clerk's Office
Methuen, MA 01844

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Application Information

FY27 Allocation

$40,600

FY27 Local Priorities

The Methuen Cultural Council’s preference is given to:
-projects that have a stated/secured venue in Methuen
-projects involving local artists and that benefit Methuen residents and organizations
-projects highlighting Methuen’s history and institutions
-projects which encourage community-wide participation in the arts, cultural events, graphic arts, fine arts, music, dance, theater, writing, nature, science and environmental education
-nonprofit organizations
-projects that encourage participation by audiences of all ages, including multi-generational cultural programs
-projects which celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity
-first-time funded projects

FY27 Local Guidelines

Information not provided

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Direct Grants

FY27 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 15, 2027 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.