Sandisfield Cultural Council
Mission: to broaden and enhance the cultural life available to the town of Sandisfield and its residents. The council will encourage and promote all forms of cultural activities. The council will act as a bridge connecting the arts, business, government and educational institutions and help support communication and cooperation in our community.
Vision: the cultural council will serve as an advocate for the public by encouraging efforts within the local community and educating policy makers about the benefits of the arts.
Contact
culturalcouncil@sandisfieldma.gov
413-258-4711
Address
66 Sandisfield Road
Sandisfield, MA 01255
FY22 Allocation
$5,000
FY22 Local Priorities
The Sandisfield Cultural Council has established the following priorities when considering applications: The venue should reach a large group in the community. School children and activities related to learning are a high priority, as well as events for senior citizens in town. Local presenters dealing with the arts, humanities and science are encouraged.
FY22 Local Guidelines
Online applications only. Applicant should have a local partner, venue and date. Identify, if possible, local relevancy.
SUGGESTED SANDISFIELD CULTURAL VENUES:
The Sandisfield Arts Center
Sandisfield Public Library
Farmington River Regional School District
Sandisfield Council on Aging
Sandisfield Recreation Committee
Sandisfield Historical Society
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington River Elementary School | FRRSD Annual Community Arts Production | $500 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $100 |
| Nutshell Playhouse, Inc. | Nutshell Playhouse at Ventfort Hall | $100 |
| The Bidwell House, Inc. | Early American History Talk Series | $200 |
| Sandisfield Recreation Committee | Summer Carnival | $1,000 |
| Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | Indigenous Peoples: We are Still Here | $250 |
| TapRoot Sessions | Women in Roots music series | $100 |
| Dewey Memorial Hall, Inc. | Young at Heart | $200 |
| Berkshire South Regional Community Center | Berkshire Ukulele Band (BUB) and Berkshire Sings! (Sings!) | $100 |
| Blandford Historical Society | Bad News Jazz & Blues Orchestra | $100 |
| Farmington River Regional School District | Music Enrichment and Loaner Program | $592 |
| Farmington River Regional School District | Visual Frontiers 2021-22 | $544 |
| Farmington River Elementary School | Amelia Park Children's Museum | $490 |
| WAM Theatre, Inc. | WAM Theatre’s 2022 Season and Community Engagement program | $200 |
| The Sandisfield Arts & Restoration Committee, Inc. | “Voices of Poetry” Brings Award-winning Poetry to South County | $350 |
| The Sandisfield Arts & Restoration Committee, Inc. | Frederick Moyer Jazz and Classical Pianist, Sandisfield Favorite | $350 |
| Greenagers, Inc. | Greenagers' Environmental Education and Stewardship | $200 |
| New Marlborough Village Association, Inc. | Meeting House Art Shows and Programs | $200 |
