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
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Historical Society, Inc. | Publication of The Hip Roofed House | $500 |
| Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $300 |
| StageWorks of Leominster, Inc. | Cinderella | $400 |
| Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Writing for Wellness | $800 |
| The Sizer Foundation, Inc. | Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing Theater Performance | $300 |
| Maichack, Mary Jo D. | Crackling Campfire Tales & Tunes | $527 |
| Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. | 86th Regional Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | $225 |
| Shirley Council on Aging | Watercolor Class | $300 |
| Groton Hill Music, Inc. | Bach's Lunch Concert Series | $500 |
| Clear Path for Veterans New England | Tai Chi for Veterans | $1,000 |
| Stickel, Peter | Cool Classics with the Nissitissit String Quartet | $690 |
| First Parish Meeting House Preservation Society of Shirley, Inc. | Concert Series | $2,000 |
| Nashoba Valley Chorale | AWAKE! | $500 |
| The Cannon Theatre | Tuition Support for Children's Programs | $450 |
| Russell Brown, Tamar | Earth Day 2022 | $300 |
