Springfield Cultural Council
The Springfield Cultural Council s designed to serve individual(s) and/or organizations throughout Greater Springfield in cultural and art projects for public benefit in the following areas: Humanities, Arts & Culture and Interpretive Sciences.
Contact
Andrew R. Cade
andrew6503@aol.com
413-262-1429
https://www.springfieldculturalcouncil.com
Address
1 Federal Street Bldg. 111-3
Springfield, MA 01105-1199
Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$249,300
FY23 Local Priorities
The Springfield Cultural Council is designed to serve individuals and organizations throughout Greater Springfield in arts and cultural projects for public benefit in the following areas: Humanities, Arts & Cultural, and interpretive Science.
FY23 Local Guidelines
The Springfield Cultural Council serves to inspire and support arts and culture throughout Greater Springfield. Aspiring artists, art leaders and community residents to fully participate in all forms of art & cultural in everyday experiences. Priority is given to foster a stronger creative economy in Greater Springfield. Community residents and organizations can apply up to 3 grants. All applicants must attend Pitch Night to thoroughly explain your project. Pitch Night will be announced by November 15, 2022. Funds for projects may be used for general art operations, but limited to rent, utilities, staff salaries and capital expenses
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Cultural Partnership, Inc. | Thank an Artist | $3,500 |
| Springfield Cultural Partnership, Inc. | Trust Transfer Project | $3,500 |
| Springfield Preparatory Charter School | Multi Cultural Learning in Schools | $1,500 |
| Leigh, Moriah | Rooted Essence Dance Mecca Project | $500 |
| Hernandez, Kahli | Chalk Zone Springfield | $2,000 |
| Kenison, Maria | Springfield Book Exchange | $1,500 |
| Burgess, Jesse | The Fields Quartet Showcase | $1,500 |
| Ethnic Arts Center of Somerville, Inc. | PART 2-Springfield Cultures Family Puppetry Festival-Toy Theatre Heritage Affirmation Project Theatre Heritage Affirmation Project Theatre y TheatreCraft, Drama, & Perform Ethnic Heritage Affirmation Project | $2,000 |
| The African American Female Professor Awards Association, Inc. | African American Female Professor Racial Justice Dialogue | $2,000 |
| Harris, Kenneth D. | Out of this Planet (YouTube Web Series) | $1,000 |
| A Journey In Jazz | A Journey In Jazz ( Jazzy in Pink) | $3,500 |
| Authors and Artists Festival | Authors and Artists | $500 |
| East Springfield Neighborhood Council, Inc. | Art: Inside and Out | $2,000 |
| Hispanic-American Library, Inc | Latin Jazz / Literacy Program | $1,500 |
| Shelasky, Marla | Artists of Springfield MA | $2,000 |
| The Old Post Road Orchestra, Inc. | Our 2022 Holiday Concert | $1,000 |
| Association of Black Business and Professionals, Inc. | November 2021 | $2,000 |
| Love Art Collective | Color Theory Kickball | $500 |
| Association of Black Business and Professionals, Inc. | Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration | $1,000 |
| Wirt, Edward | New England Swing Orchestra Concert/Dance | $1,000 |
| Stover, Sheila | "Project Motivation" | $1,500 |
| Gomez, Magdalena | Poetic Rhythms of Joyful Resistance: A Bilingual Celebration | $3,000 |
| Women of Color Health Equity Collective | Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood | $1,000 |
| Community Music School of Springfield, Inc. | Bridge Leadership Program | $3,500 |
| John J. Duggan Academy | Social Justice Mural Project at John J. Duggan Academy | $2,000 |
| The Performance Project, Inc. | First Generation Springfield Performances | $3,000 |
| Stone Soul, Inc. | Stone Soul Festival | $4,000 |
| Shimiro, Mahoro | She Thinks, She Knows Networking Summit | $1,000 |
| Afro Cultural Arts & Humanities, Inc. | Springfield Indie Soul Festival | $3,500 |
| Afro Cultural Arts & Humanities, Inc. | Springfield Open Mic & Stage Arts | $2,000 |
| Dodds, Keshawn | Menzuo S.W. Series Comic & Animation | $2,000 |
| Native Plant Trust, Inc. | Plant Communities of Massachusetts | $500 |
| York, Matt | Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $500 |
| Simmons, Sierra | Dr. King Day Celebration 2022 | $4,000 |
| Common Wealth Mural Collaborative, Inc. | Recreation of 2 Nelson Stevens Murals | $3,500 |
| Ellerbe, Greg | Gallery Nights | $1,000 |
| Afri(K)que Limited | International Women's Day Celebration | $1,500 |
| Art for the Soul Gallery, Inc. | Master Visual Artist Joe Sam | $3,500 |
| Sticca, Paul | Live Music Performance for Spfld | $800 |
| Longstreeth, Kenneth | FREE CONCERT BY JEFF GAVIOLI AND HIS BAD NEWS JAZZ AND BLUES ORCHESTRA FEATURING CINDY REED | $1,000 |
| Davis, Tracey | The Art of Tablescaping | $2,500 |
| Stewart, Tyrell | Ins and Outs of the Music Industry | $2,000 |
| Tillery-Jenkins, Regina | PAINTING WITH THE STARS | $3,500 |
| Cade, Andrew | Expo '22 | $3,000 |
| Cade, Andrew | Mason Square Hall of Fame Wall | $3,000 |
| Neill, David | Two music concerts by Fanfare Brass, one with organ | $1,000 |
| Smith, Benjamin | Children In The Playground Musical Theater | $3,000 |
| Blues to Green, Inc. | 2022 Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival | $2,000 |
| Bethea, Taurean | Springfield Pride Parade | $2,000 |
| Cepeda, Brendaliz | Puerto Rican Cultural Heritage in the Schools | $3,000 |
| Valley Arts Mentors | Virtual Mentrship Program and Webinar Series | $500 |
| Taylor, Mario | Creative Art in Sports | $3,000 |
| Springfield Science Museum | Stories of the Night Sky: Celebrating Seymour Planetarium's 85th | $2,000 |
| Samuels, Tarquinn | Behind The Lens: Storytelling For Beginners | $1,000 |
| Rennis, Dorren | MUSIC ENGINEERING 101 | $1,000 |
| Parks, Leslie R | Performances & Exhibits | $3,000 |
| Drama Studio, Inc. | Improve access and equity to our programs in the post-pandemic eraIntroduce new software to improve fundraising and accessibility | $3,000 |
| Art for the Soul Gallery, Inc. | The Art of Gordon Parks - Half Past Autumn | $3,500 |
| Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Inc. | 9th Annual Springfield Dragon Boat Festival | $2,000 |
| The Brethren | Juneteenth Annual Celebration | $4,000 |
| Valley Photo Center, Inc. | Gordon Parks Exhibition | $2,000 |
| Johnson, Darrius | New Year, Better Us | $1,000 |
| Springfield Preservation Trust, Inc. | Second Saturday Walking Tours | $1,000 |
| Murray, Ryan | A Solo Exhibit by Ryan Murray | $3,000 |
| Whipple, Kirk | Duo Pianists, Composers & Educators Whipple & Morales in Concert | $500 |
| Goodman, Lisa | "Image is Everything" Fall Boutique Show | $1,000 |
| Give Music, Inc. | I AM ME KIDS FASHION SHOW | $3,000 |
| Caribbean American African Athletic Social Club, Inc. | Caribbean Festival | $3,000 |
| Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras' Performance | $1,000 |
| Van Egmond, Timothy | Performance at Hungry Hill Senior Center | $400 |
| Shakespeare & Company, Inc. | 2022 Fall Festival of Shakespeare | $2,000 |
| Cohen, Edward L. | James Baldwin’s 98th birthday celebration | $3,000 |
| Williams-Hines, Jacqueline | "The Rise of Gailyn" | $1,000 |
| Plasse, Rich | Name That TV Theme | $400 |
| Owens, George | PaxSax Quartet Concert | $378 |
| Springfield Boys and Girls Club, Inc. | Fine Arts Carousel Track (F.A.C.T.) | $1,500 |
| Jenkins, Brenton | 2nd Annual Christian Wilkins Youth Football Camp | $1,000 |
| Henriquez, Mical | Red Jasper Community Outreach and Healing Project | $1,500 |
| Lindsay, Maurice | Caribbean Connection | $3,000 |
| JELUPA Productions, Inc. | FOUR KNOW | $3,000 |
| Pan-African Historical Museum, United States of America, Inc. | Underground Rail Road in the New England Region | $1,500 |
| Anderson, India | Who’s Got Soul | $1,000 |
| Anderson, India | Level up Fashion Showcase | $1,000 |
| Double Edge Theatre Productions, Inc. | Uplifting the Next Generation | $3,000 |
| Baker, Vera S | Arm in Arm: Artists Against Gun Violence | $500 |
| Drew, Gregory | Art From The Heart | $2,500 |
| Drew, Gregory | Renaissance of Stain Glass | $2,000 |
| Thomas, Tracey | Ageless Creative | $2,500 |
| Thomas, Tracey | The Sights and Sounds of Broadway | $2,500 |
| Blanton, Donald R. | Multi Art Project and Exhibit | $3,000 |
| Taylor, Mario | Adult Tennis Therapy Arts in New England | $2,500 |
| InnerVizion Empowerment and Consulting Center | Unity In The Community: Empowering The Voice From Within | $500 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Services, Inc. | MLK Jr Social Justice Awards | $2,000 |
| ortiz, jaida | Your flow through Youtube editing | $500 |
| Whitaker, Shirley J. | Gallery exhibition:An Artist's refection on African American's life, cuilture and trials | $1,500 |
| Whitaker, Shirley J. | Winfred | $2,000 |
| Whitaker, Shirley J. | Spreading the Ashes:Funeral service for lynched African American | $1,500 |
| Starnes, Dr. Paula | YSET Job Training | $1,500 |
| Pastorek, Michael | Springfield Graffiti Jam: Burn or Get Burnt | $2,500 |
| Mickens, Taylor | Local Original Music Collaborative Concert and Pandemic Album | $1,000 |
| Historic Classical, Inc. | Homecoming - Celebrating the History of Classical Through The Arts | $3,000 |
| Smith, Benjamin | Take Back The Day Performing and Visual Arts Festival | $3,500 |
| Brown, Shire | Annual Dance Recital | $1,500 |
| Enchanted Circle, Inc. | Enchanted Circle Theater and Prelude Preschool Partnership | $3,000 |
| Johnson, Zelmon | A Sense of Dignity- My journey through the world of dementia. | $1,000 |
| Stewart, Denise Mari | "Reminiscing" a photo Exhibit capturing tomorrows memories today | $1,000 |
| Stewart, Denise Mari | Exploring your gift, a 4 hour photography workshop for moms | $500 |
| Smith, Sheldon | The Luggage Project | $1,000 |
| Springfield, make it springfield | Make It Saturday / Make It Fair | $2,000 |
