Russell Cultural Council
Cultivate and promote activities that support the needs and priorities of the diverse populations of our community by providing our residents with access to rich cultural experiences through community-based programs in the arts, humanities and sciences.
We serve and support:
� Our Town Library by helping to fund activities for youth and adults.
� Our local Senior Center by providing funding to enhance the cultural experiences of the town’s elders.
� Activities which strengthen the bond between our Fire and Police Departments with the citizens of our community
� Our town’s rich heritage by recognizing the role of its citizens and our community in political and historical events on both the State and National levels.
Contact
Dale Oleksak
culturalcouncil@townofrussell.us
413-862-3265
Address
PO Box 407
65 Main Street
Russell, MA 01071-9683
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$5,500
FY23 Local Priorities
All programs must provide a public benefit and contribute to the cultural vitality of the greater Russell community.
FY23 Local Guidelines
All applicants must apply through the Mass Cultural Council portal.
Applicants must reside in or be located in Massachusetts. Applications may be received from individuals, unincorporated private organizations, public schools, libraries, other municipal agencies and the Local Cultural Council itself, as well as religious organizations as long as they are cultural in nature and not used to promote or advance religion.
Funds may only be used to support programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences in Massachusetts. This definition includes the study, pursuit, performance, exhibition, and appreciation of cultural activities in the broadest sense. All programs must provide a public benefit to the greater Russell community rather than benefitting any private individual or group.
Activities must be available to the public or community by exhibit, performance, demonstration, reading or other means. Programs need not be in person to provide public benefit. Virtual and remote programming are also effective ways to make programming available the the public while supporting efforts to maintain and promote public health.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blandford Art Show | Blandford Fair Art Show | $591 | 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 |
