Peabody Cultural Council
The Mission of the Peabody Cultural Council is to support and promote the arts in the City of Peabody. The Peabody Cultural Council is proud to support public programs that create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to explore any of the various branches of the arts, including the visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, film making), plastic arts (sculpture, ceramics, metalworking, glass working, mosaic & architecture), performing arts (Music, Theater, Dance), and Literary arts (Poetry, and prose). It is the goal of the PCC to mobilize resources and to ensure that artistic cultural opportunities are available and accessible to all segments of Peabody’s population in order to improve the quality of life for everyone.
Contact
Lisa Greene
lisa.greene@peabody-ma.gov
978-538-5777
Address
24 Lowell Street
Peabody, MA 01960-5446
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$31,300
FY23 Local Priorities
Applicants for cultural council projects must submit applications electronically through the Mass Cultural Council website.
Applications without a firm date or location will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted by the required deadline.
Guidelines for Schools
The council may award just one grant for each school in the City of Peabody for field trips and/or one for cultural performances in house. Two grants may be granted in one of the categories if schools are splitting a performer’s fees.
If using a LCC Application for a cultural field trip (cost of ticket is over $12.00) please attach a short statement listing the number of students planning on attending and the price/ticket.
Funding for field trips is to be used to supplement ticket prices for students attending a cultural field trip only. The Peabody LCC does not pay for chaperones, teachers, transportation or refreshments.
Eligibility for Grant
All projects that are funded will benefit the residents of Peabody and enrich the cultural well being of the community.
The project should be accessible and available to the general public.
The funds should encourage projects which have demonstrated community support.
The funds should add to existing programs and not be used to replace existing funding.
The projects should not depend solely on Cultural Council funding for an extended period of time.
Organizations and individuals may receive no more than two Cultural Council grants per year. When a meritorious grant request exceeds the funds available, the Council may give awards to those applicants who have received fewer grants in the past.
Individuals wishing monies for a scholarship without any return to the community are not eligible.
Program quality will be a major consideration in all decision making.
Organizations that are comprised of Peabody residents or are Peabody sponsored will be given priority over outside organizations.
Applicants may not use Cultural Council funds for refreshments or for transportation to an event.
Grants may not be transferred to another field trip/cultural event. Failure to use the grant funds for the requested field trip/cultural event as listed on your application will result in forfeiture of those funds and may result in the loss of future funding.
FY23 Local Guidelines
Local Guidelines: Peabody Cultural Council, 24 Lowell St., Peabody, Massachusetts
“Participation in the arts on the local level positively impacts community life. Cultural participation builds bridges across neighborhood, ethnicity, and class divides. And, neighborhoods with a robust cultural life are more likely to attract sustainable, livable development.” From Social Impact of the Arts Project, Mark Stern and Susan Seifert, University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Work (study ongoing)
The Peabody Cultural Council is proud to support public programs that create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the world, especially any of the various branches of the arts, including the visual arts (drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, filmmaking), plastic arts (sculpture, ceramics, metalworking, glass working, mosaic & architecture), performing arts (Music, Theatre, Dance), and Literary arts (Poetry, and prose). It is the goal of the PCC to mobilize resources and to ensure that cultural opportunities are available and accessible to all segments of Peabody’s population in order to improve their quality of life.
Application Process
Applicants must submit applicable online through the Mass Cultural Council Website.
Applications must be for a cultural or an art related activity, and must include a balanced, accurate budget and a signature submitted on the proper forms.
Applications must be filled in completely. Incomplete &/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
Applications without a firm date or location will not be considered. Applications for events that occur before deliberations are completed will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted by the required deadline.
All applicants must comply with all of the requirements and regulations established by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Guidelines for Schools
LCC GRANTS
The council may award just one grant for each school in the City of Peabody. Two grants may be granted if schools are splitting a performer’s fees.
If using a LCC Application for a cultural field trip (cost of ticket is over $12.00) please attach a short statement listing the number of students planning on attending and the price/ticket.
FIELD TRIP GRANTS
The Council may award one field trip grant per school. Field trip grants are to be used to supplement ticket prices for students attending a cultural field trip only. The Peabody LCC does not pay for chaperones, teachers, transportation or refreshments.
,p>When submitting a Field Trip Grant Application, please write a short statement on the back of the Field Trip Application explaining what the Cultural Organization/Artist/Field Trip is about.
Eligibility for Grant
All projects that are funded will benefit the residents of Peabody and enrich the cultural well being of the community.
The project should be accessible and available to the general public.
The funds should encourage projects which have demonstrated community support.
The funds should add to existing programs and not be used to replace existing funding.
The projects should not depend solely on Cultural Council funding for an extended period of time.
Organizations and individuals may receive no more than two Cultural Council grant per year. When a meritorious grant request exceeds the funds available, the Council may give awards to those applicants who have received fewer grants in the past.
Individuals wishing monies for a scholarship without any return to the community are not eligible.
Program quality will be a major consideration in all decision making.
Organizations that are comprised of Peabody residents or are Peabody sponsored will be given priority over outside organizations
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center School | Johnny the K - PBIS Character Building | $500 | City of Peabody | Peabody Summer Concert Series | $2,500 | City of Peabody | International Festival | $5,000 | City of Peabody | Holiday Pops Concert | $2,500 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $300 | Greater Boston Stage Company | Discounted Tickets to Theatre for Peabody Students and Seniors | $1,000 | J. Henry Higgins Middle School | A Christmas Carol | $1,500 | Murray, Katherine | 2023 St. John the Baptist Organ Society Music Series | $500 | New England Chamber Players | New England Chamber Players at Peabody Institute Library | $876 | North Shore Children's Museum | Peabody Family Free Day | $2,500 | Parisi, Rita | Women of '76 | $575 | Peabody Art Association | Peabody Art Assoc. Monthly painting workshops | $1,200 | Peabody Cultural Collaborative | Creative Gathering | $650 | Peabody Historical Society and Museum, Inc. | The History of Jordan Marsh | $250 | Peabody Institute Library Foundation, Inc. | Mental Health and Wellness for Families | $1,879 | Salem Arts Association, Inc. | Artoberfest | $1,500 | Salem Community Arts Center, Inc. | Salem Film Fest 2023 | $1,400 | Salem United, Inc. | Negro Election Day Holiday Festival | $1,200 | South Memorial School | North Shore Music Theatre | $915 | The Musary, JRP Inc. | Musary Musical Instrument Lending Acquisitions | $1,000 | The Welcome Immigrant Network, Inc. | Capoeira Association Fraternity - Peabody | $500 | Walker, Judy | Painting Class | $200 | Walker, Judy | Wood Carving Class | $200 | Walker, Judy | Forever Young Chorus | $655 | West Memorial School | Field trip to NSMT | $1,200 | Young Men's Christian Association of Metro North, Inc. | Music Enrichment in Y Academy | $500 |
