Sturbridge Cultural Council
Mission Statement: The goal of your local cultural council is to foster the support of programs in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences for Sturbridge, Massachusetts!!
All meetings are posted on the board outside the Town Clerk’s Office. Please contact the council chair for further information at sturbridgeculturalcouncil@gmail.com.
Contact
sturbridgeculturalcouncil@gmail.com
508-347-2500
https://www.sturbridge.gov/cultural-council
Address
Sturbridge Town Hall
308 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA 01566-1078
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$7,900
FY23 Local Priorities
For this year, the Sturbridge Cultural Council will give priority to:
Projects/Programs that enrich the lives of Sturbridge residents
Projects/Programs that encourage community involvement
Projects/Programs that increase awareness of cultural diversity and inclusion
Projects/Programs that are live and in-person
Applicants who have secured a local venue and have a letter of support from the venue
FY23 Local Guidelines
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:
How well the program meets our local priorities
Ability to address the needs of a specific population in Sturbridge, or support forms of cultural activities for all residents Financial need
Demonstrated planning which includes:
A clear objective
Support from a local venue
Tentative date(s) or timeline
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bombyx Brass Collective | Bombyx Brass Collective Masterclass and Performance | $1,000 | Ho, Samuel | Hero Camp! Community Film Screenings | $400 | Joshua Hyde Public Library | Magic Fred Show | $350 | Joshua Hyde Public Library | Korean Lantern Craft | $240 | Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $350 | Lirange, Paul | Thursday Evening Concert Series | $1,000 | Lirange, Paul | Sunday Farmers Market | $300 | Longstreeth, Ken | Free Concert by Jeff Gavioli and his BAD NEWS JAZZ AND BLUES ORCHESTRA featuring Cindy Reed | $1,250 | Means, Pamela | Pamela Means presents The Power of The Protest Song: Our Shared History and Present Day | $350 | Science & Engineering Education Development, Inc. | Science Kits for Camp | $1,300 | Singer, Brett | Concerts on the Common | $600 | Smith, Craig | Holdin' Back: the 60's | $599 | Van Egmond, Timothy | Yankee Notions Concert At Farmers' Market | $700 | Wings of Song | Blue Boat Home--Concert for Climate Change Awareness | $400 |
