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
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$39,300
FY26 Local Priorities
Preference is given to:
Methuen residents and organizations
Nonprofit organizations
Projects involving local artists
Projects that encourage community-wide participation in the arts, cultural events, graphic arts, fine arts, music, dance, theater, writing, nature, science and environmental education
Projects that encourage participation by audiences of all ages, including multi-generational cultural programs
Projects highlighting Methuen’s history and institutions
Projects celebrating cultural diversity and inclusivity
First-time funding of projects
FY26 Local Guidelines
Information not provided
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angelli, Terry | AppleJack Trio | $360 | Bates III, Davis R. | This Land is Your Land: A Performance for Seniors | $550 | Byrne, Edward | The Jazz Committee | $625 | Comprehensive Grammar School Parent Teachers Organization, Inc. | 25-26 Enrichment Program | $3,397 | Donald P. Timony Grammar School | Drama Club 2025-2026 | $2,300 | Gagnon, Albert | Gigi & the Gravity Men - Making Music with Methuen Seniors | $1,900 | Hart, Francis | A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s through the Music of The Beatles | $400 | Loiselle, Jennifer | “Artful Aging: Creative Connections Through Hands-On Workshops” | $3,800 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! and chair dance | $600 | Ma, Bruce | Bird Houses Along the Rail Trail | $1,500 | Manning, James J. | Stomp, Chomp and Read | $799 | Marsh Grammar School | Author Visit and Graphic Novel Workshop - JJK | $2,853 | Methuen 300 Committee | Historical Military Encampment | $1,000 | Methuen Arlington Neighborhood, Inc. | NE Aquarium and Boston Duck Tour | $4,000 | Methuen High School | Methuen High School Multicultural Fair | $1,200 | Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc. | Music Hall Days - 2026 | $3,000 | Methuen Memorial Music Hall, Inc. | Music and History at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall - 2026 | $1,300 | Nelson, Elizabeth | Belly Dancing for Seniors! | $425 | Nevins Memorial Library | Storytelling Workshop | $1,195 | Newman, Howard | Musical Baseball Show | $400 | Nocera, Josef | The GemsTones 50s Dance Party | $2,500 | Rull, Thomas E. | "A Musical Journey Through the Years" | $550 | Tenney Grammar School | Drama Club | $2,000 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Another Order of Mangia, Meatballs and Murder! | $795 | Waterman, Jon | Live Music Making History Live | $500 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: Webster Presentation | $950 |