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Shirley Cultural Council

The mission of the Shirley Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and sciences in order to improve the quality of life for Shirley residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our community.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for the Shirley Cultural Council: https://www.shirley-ma.gov/node/60/faq

Contact

Holly Haase
hollyjhaase@gmail.com
978-660-7543
https://www.shirley-ma.gov/cultural-council

Address
7 Keady Way
Shirley, MA 01464-2630

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Application Information

FY23 Allocation

$8,400

FY23 Local Priorities

Applications and supplemental materials should be submitted online. If unable to complete an online application, please mail paper application to The Shirley Cultural Council, 7 Keady Way, Shirley, MA

FY23 Local Guidelines

Proposals are evaluated in terms of several considerations:
– Benefit to the community
– If the project applicant or project sponsor is located in Shirley. If not a letter from the sponsoring entity is required.
– Quality of the activity
– Evidence of planning (project dates, times, and venue secured)
– Qualifications of the individual(s) who will lead the activity
– Track record of the sponsoring group
Please visit our webpage for more information: www.shirley-ma.gov/Cultural Council

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

FY23 Funding List

Name Project Title Amount
Ayer Shirley Regional High School ASRHS Spring Musical $1,000
Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. Build-A-Flag Woodworking Art Therapy Workshop $250
Discovery Museum, Inc. Open Door Connections $300
First Parish Meeting House Preservation Society of Shirley, Inc. Concert Series $2,000
Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. 87th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft $225
Gardeners Exchange Gardeners Exchange Program on Native Plants for New England Gardens $250
Groton Hill Music, Inc. Bach’s Lunch Concert Series $500
IridESSENCE Community Health Collaborative, Inc. Ageless Grace $500
Johnny Appleseed Trail Association, Inc. Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center Cultural Components $500
Nashoba Valley Chorale Wake Up, My Spirit $500
Regan, Sandra "WOW" Handmade Greeting Cards $300
Roberge, Mandy H. Programs at Hazen Memorial Library $500
Russell Brown, Tamar Earth Day 2023 $300
Shirley Arts, Inc. Mural Restoration $700
Stickel, Peter American Originals from The Nissitissit String Quartet $650
The Cannon Theatre Tuition Support for Children's Programs $450
The Sizer Foundation, Inc. Performance of Studs Turkel’s Working $300
Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. Meditation and Mindfulness $250

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Mass Cultural Council publishes any updates as they become available. Last update was made on March 28, 2023 at 12:40 AM UTC
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