Saugus Cultural Council
The Saugus Cultural Council seeks to enhance the quality of life for Saugus residents by promoting and funding community cultural events through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Saugus Cultural Council awards a number of annual grants to individuals and organizations. These grants in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences serve to add vibrancy to the town and introduce a cross-section of cultural events that enrich community life and connect citizens of different ages and generations.
Contact
Michael Sullivan
michaelsullivan027@gmail.com
617-968-6261
Address
298 Central Street
Saugus, MA 01906-2118
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$14,900
FY23 Local Priorities
Events that are free to the public are viewed more favorably than events that
charge admission.
FY23 Local Guidelines
1.Applications must be completed and submitted on-line for FY2023,
2.Programs must have a confirmed artist, venue and date.
3.Programs must take place in a handicapped accessible Saugus location
(with the exception of field trips).
4.Transportation and food costs are not granted by the SCC.
5.Due to limited resources, the Saugus Cultural Council frequently grants
partial funding. Applicants are urged to seek alternate sources of funding to
supplement your grant.
6.The SCC grant process is governed by the mandatory state criteria of public
benefit, no substitutions, non-discrimination and support of the arts,
humanities and interpretive sciences.
7.Submitting supplemental application material is optional.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 |
| The Delvena Theatre Company | Murder A La Carte | $685 |
| The Delvena Theatre Company | Nun of This and Nun of That! | $575 |
| Slater, Kelly | Artist’s Sketchbooks and Books: A Creative Journey Into One-of-a-Kind Books | $1,500 |
| Saugus Public Library | Realistic skull drawing | $150 |
| Saugus Middle High School Band | Boston Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal | $1,155 |
| Saugus Public Library | Anamorphic Hedwig Drawing | $150 |
| Saugus Public Library | Magic Fred | $450 |
| Salem United, Inc. | Negro Election Day Documentary/Book! Project | $1,000 |
| Saugus Public Library | Classical Music @ the SPL | $1,600 |
| Saugus Public Library | The World of Owls | $450 |
| Saugus Public Library | Wildlife Encounters | $475 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $600 |
| Veterans Memorial School | O "Fish" ally in Kindergarten | $1,299 |
| Veterans Memorial School | The Childrens Museum | $1,199 |
| Veterans Memorial School | Bonaparte the Magician | $1,148 |
| Cook, Gregory | Wonderland Spectacle Co. | Videos: Northern Strand and Saugus River | $500 |
| Robles, Veronica K. | Veronica Robles and her Mariachi - Concert | $2,000 |
| Whipple, Kirk | Duo Pianists, Composers & Educators Whipple & Morales in Concert | $825 |
| Saugus Youth & Recreation Department | Museum of Science Free Passes | $2,500 |
| Veteran's Early Learning Center PTO | Kindergarten Field Trip to Zoo New England | $1,475 |
| The Delvena Theatre Company | Bon Appetit, Julia! | $575 |
| The Delvena Theatre Company | 13 Things About Ed Carpolotti | $550 |
| Veterans Memorial School | Johnny the K Character building | $485 |
