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 |
