Russell Cultural Council
The Russell Council is a volunteer town appointed committee. We receive annual funding from the Mass Cultural Council and holds a competitive application process to award these funds. We look for programs that support and nurture the arts, humanities, and sciences in the Russell Community. That supports local institutions and provides opportunities for Russell residents to engage in innovative and high-quality programs.
Contact
Lorrie Bean
culturalcouncil@townofrussell.us
413-862-3265
Address
PO Box 407
65 Main Street
Russell, MA 01071-9683
Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$5,500
FY24 Local Priorities
We award funds to projects that will reach the most residents of all ages and create rich cultural experiences in our local area. We prioritize applications from diverse backgrounds.
FY24 Local Guidelines
Partially funded applications are required to have cash or in-kind matches to maximize the grant dollars being distributed in the community. Applicants should support the historical and cultural aspects of the local community for residents of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blandford Historical Society | Bel Canto Opera | $200 | Blandford Historical Society | Jose Gonzalez and Criollo Clasico Trio | $200 | Blandford Historical Society | Sarah the Fiddler | $200 | Chester Theatre Company, Inc. | 2023 Season | $500 | Gateway Regional High School | MassMoca Field-Trip | $200 | Gateway Regional School District | Guest Artist Series | $500 | Littleville Elementary School | Tanglewood Marionettes | $275 | Maichack, Gregory | Pastel Paint Georgia O’Keeffe’s Famous Lily | $633 | Maloof, David | Music + Education Event | $400 | North Hall Association, Inc. | A Season of the Arts at the North Hall - Historic North Hall Arts Festival 2023 | $600 | Owens, George | PaxSax Concert | $600 | Russell Council on Aging | Paint Craze barn board winter/holiday project | $550 | Russell Council on Aging | Natural Winter wreath | $300 | Russell Council on Aging | Hand made Valentine cards | $300 | Russell Public Library | Guided Group Drumming | $300 | Sevenars Concerts, Inc. | Sevenars 55th Anniversary Season | $400 | The Community Fair Association of Chester, Chester Hill, & Littleville, Inc. | Littleville Fair | $451 |
