Sheffield Cultural Council
The purpose of the Sheffield Cultural Council is to promote and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources and to ensure that these resources are shared within the Sheffield and Ashley Falls community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse cross-section of activities in the realms of the arts, the humanities, and the environment. We support a variety of art forms, the ongoing work of individual artists, environmental education projects, collaborative proposals that bring together artists and other types of organizations, local cultural groups, and projects that serve specific populations: youth, elders, low-income, and/or disabled. Special consideration is given to projects and programs that take place in Sheffield, Ashley Falls, or in close proximity. Preference is given to applicants who can show a letter of support from a partner organisation or venue.
Contact
Megan Lawrence, co-chair, Mark St. Germain, co-Chair
Sheffieldculturalcouncil@gmail.com
413-229-7000
Address
21 Depot Square
Sheffield, MA 01257-9801
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,700
FY26 Local Priorities
The purpose of the Sheffield Cultural Council is to promote and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources and to ensure these resources are shared within the Sheffield and Ashley Falls community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse cross-section of activities.The Council will give priority to applicants who present projects that serve youth or the elderly, projects that benefit the local community, and projects that focus on history, environmental awareness and the arts and humanities. Sheffield and Ashley Falls based applicants are given preference over those from out of town. In addition, the Council prioritizes events and programs that take place in Sheffield or in close proximity.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Applications are evaluated in terms of several review criteria: artistic or creative merit; project design; qualifications, dedication, and track record of the individuals and organizations involved; physical accessibility of any facilities being used; and of benefit to the Sheffield and Ashley Falls communities. For projects in schools, enrichment projects utilizing outside professionals are allowed. The Council will carefully scrutinize repeated requests; such proposals should show other sources of support to demonstrate that the project is not dependent solely on Sheffield Council funding.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Bach Society, Inc. | Berkshire Bach's Annual Messiah Sing-Along | $250 | Berkshire Children's Chorus, Inc. | We are the Music Makers: Celebrating 35 of years of Berkshire Children’s Chorus! | $300 | Berkshire Garden Center, Inc. | Sheffield Schools Environmental Education Programming | $250 | Berkshire Lyric Theatre, Inc. | Educational Programs and Concerts | $250 | Berkshire Pulse, Inc. | Storytelling Through Rhythm and Dance for Southern Berkshire Third Graders | $300 | Berkshire South Regional Community Center | Berkshire Ukulele Band (BUB) and Berkshire Sings! (Sings!) | $250 | Blue Rider Stables, Inc. | Blue Rider Circus-Student Showcase 2025 | $250 | Christ Trinity Church | Silent Film Night with Live Music | $200 | Dewey Memorial Hall, Inc. | Jazz Jam Session | $300 | Families Like Ours | A Very Special Halloween Party | $250 | Festival Latino of the Berkshires, Inc. | Festival Latino of the Berkshires | $250 | Flying Cloud Institute, Inc. | MakerSpaces: Making the Future Brighter! | $300 | Great Barrington Public Theater Inc. | Berkshire Voices 2025 Reading Series | $300 | Greenagers, Inc. | Greenagers Education and Stewardship | $400 | IS183, Inc. | ARTcentric: Berkshires After-school at Undermountain Elementary School | $250 | Lich Gate Concerts | Lich Gate Concerts in the Park | $500 | Morley, Isabelle | Dewey Hall Swing Dance | $250 | Mount Everett Middle and High School | Washington Field Trip | $550 | New Marlborough Village Association, Inc. | New Marlborough Meeting House Presents | $250 | Shakespeare & Company, Inc. | 2025 Fall Festival of Shakespeare | $500 | Sheffield Association, Inc. | 2025 Sheffield Fair | $350 | Sheffield Historical Society, Inc. | Living History Days | $250 | Sheffield Historical Society, Inc. | Mumbet Day: Elizabeth Freeman Celebration | $250 | Sheffield Historical Society, Inc. | Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration | $250 | The Bidwell House, Inc. | An 18th Century Living History Weekend at the Bidwell House | $250 | Triplex Cinema, Inc. | Young Filmmakers Film Festival (YFFF) | $400 | Triplex Cinema, Inc. | "SELMA" | $300 | Truss III, Tom | Replacing Prancer | $250 | Vocalis Youth Choir, Inc. | Vocalis Youth Choir Scholarship Program | $250 |
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