Richmond Cultural Council
The Richmond Cultural Council is committed to providing cultural opportunities for Richmond residents and students. Our goal is to support cultural events within the school, town and county therefore enabling access to the arts for all ages and encouraging a community passion for the arts in all its forms.
Contact
richmondmaculturalcouncil@gmail.com
413-553-7793
Address
1529 State Road
Richmond, MA 01254-5094
FY22 Allocation
$5,000
FY22 Local Priorities
Applicants are strongly urged to apply electronically. Paper applications will also be accepted for FY2017. To request a copy of the paper application, please contact us via the contact info listed on the Council Information tab.
A cover letter must be sent as a supplement with each application addressing the following questions:
I. How many Richmond residents have participated in this program previously and how will it benefit Richmond citizens?
II. If the application is for a program to be held in Richmond, please send a statement from the host location agreeing to host.
Based on the results of the 2016 Richmond Community Input survey, the council will prioritize funding for:
I. Arts, humanities and science programs in the community
II. Youth arts education
III. Support for community organizations and local artists and musicians
FY22 Local Guidelines
Please include a cover letter with the following information:
1. How many Richmond residents have participated in the past?
2. I f you plan to hold the program in Richmond, what venue will you be using and have you discussed it with that venue?
3. List at least 2 previous locations where your program has been presented?
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Stockbridge Sinfonia, Inc. | Stockbridge Sinfonia: Celebration of 50 Years of Community Music | $100 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $500 |
| Richmond Free Public Library | Amazing Adaptations | $480 |
| Pittsfield Shakespeare, Inc. | Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park | $350 |
| TapRoot Sessions | Women in Roots music series | $100 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Indigenous Peoples: We are Still Here | $250 |
| Richmond Consolidated School | Author Visit with James Preller | $500 |
| Amy Brentano | "How to Grieve the Living: a solo show" | $300 |
| Berkshire Children's Chorus, Inc. | A Story For the Season | $100 |
| Music in Common, Inc. | The Black Legacy Project | $200 |
| Shakespeare & Company, Inc. | 2022 Fall Festival of Shakespeare | $250 |
| Richmond Consolidated School | Field Trip to Eric Carle Museum of Picture book Art | $400 |
| Richmond Consolidated School | Great East Festival | $700 |
| Meghan St John | Speak Little Forest | $250 |
| Berkshire Music School, Inc. | ALL THAT JAZZ: A Musical Enrichment Program | $500 |
| IS183, Inc. | ARTcentric: Berkshires at Richmond Consolidated School | $500 |
| Berkshire Theatre Group, Inc. | BTG PLAYS! Summertime | $100 |
