Washington Cultural Council
The Washington Cultural Council supports projects that provide access to the arts to all Washington residents. Anyone is welcome to apply, however, the Washington Cultural Council does give priority to:
1) Applicants using a local venue
2) Projects that serve our community youth or the elderly
3) Projects that focus on community-oriented activities for and within the Washington community
Contact
Sean Connors; Chairman, Kimberly Allardyce; Secretary, Laurel Lenski; Treasurer, Debbie Connor; Member, Jodi Hostetter; Member, Abe Guthrie; Member
Washingtonculturalcouncil@gmail.com
413-212-1182
Address
8 Summit Hill Road
Washington, MA 01223
FY22 Allocation
$5,000
FY22 Local Priorities
The Washington Cultural Council gives priority to:
1) Applicants that have secured a local venue
2) Projects that serve youth or the elderly
3) Projects that focus on community-oriented arts, humanities and science projects in and for the Washington community
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
1) How well the program meets our local priorities
2) Community support and involvement
3) Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
4) Financial need
5) Demonstrated planning
The link to the online application form can be found in the “Apply Now” tab.
All applications must be submitted online. No paper applications will be accepted.
FY22 Local Guidelines
The Washington Cultural Council strictly adheres to the requirement that applications must be mailed prior to the state-wide deadline .
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Becket Athenaeum, Inc. | Museum Passes 2022 | $375 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $280 |
| IS183, Inc. | ARTcentric: Berkshires at Becket-Washington Elementary School | $400 |
| Raianne Richards | Community Concert in Washington with the Massachusetts Walking Tour | $500 |
| Matt York | Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $500 |
| Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns, Inc. | Community Arts Workshop | $588 |
| WAM Theatre, Inc. | WAM Theatre’s 2022 Season and Community Engagement program | $350 |
| Becket Washington Elementary School PTO | BWS PTO Pumpkin Painting Party | $250 |
| Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns, Inc. | Music Brings Communities Together | $400 |
| Jodi Hostetter | Music In The Park - Concert Series | $2,000 |
