Whitman Cultural Council
The Whitman Cultural Council is a group of local volunteers, appointed by the Board of Selectmen, who come from all walks of life to help promote and facilitate cultural activities and the arts in Whitman. The Council oversees the annual distribution of Massachusetts Cultural Council grants in order to support and promotes public art projects and events throughout our community.
Contact
Dawn Byers
culturalcouncil@whitman-ma.gov
781-618-9700
Address
Whitman Town Hall
54 South Avenue
Whitman, MA 02382
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FY22 Allocation
$11,100
FY22 Local Priorities
Whitman Council Priorities
The Whitman Cultural Council gathered input from the community in August 2021 and developed funding priorities based on this feedback. This year the Whitman Cultural Council will give priority to:
– Applicants that have secured a local venue such as Whitman Public Library, Council on Aging, Town Park (contact Town Administrator or DPW) or one of our public schools.
– Projects that serve multi-generations
– Projects that focus on: Art education in schools, and community wide events such as music, theater and festivals.
In addition to the state criteria applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
– How well the program meets our local priorities
– Community support and involvement
– Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
– Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
– Financial needs
– Demonstrated planning
FY22 Local Guidelines
The Whitman Cultural Council is committed to providing grant funding for programs and events throughout the year, for all ages in our community. We look forward to receiving your application!
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitman Public Library | Pop Up Art School | $900 |
| Duval School PTO | Extreme Science Presentation | $1,675 |
| Whitman Public Library | Dream Tale Puppets: The Three Little Pigs | $300 |
| Whitman Public Library | Awesome Robb Pirate Show | $400 |
| Paul Diggin | Summer Concert Series with Uncommon Soul | $600 |
| Southeastern Philharmonic Orchestra, Inc. | Youth Concert | $800 |
| Whitman Council on Aging | The Journey of the Pilgrims | $200 |
| Whitman Council on Aging | Matt York Singer/Songwriter | $200 |
| Whitman Council on Aging | Owls of Massachusetts | $250 |
| Whitman Council on Aging | Secret Life of Backyard and Migratory Birds | $175 |
| Betty DeYeso | Country, Rock & Oldies Day with "Bak-ta-Bak" | $250 |
| Whitman Council on Aging | Blizzard of 1978 | $300 |
| David Maloof | Music & Education Event (with 3 specific program options) | $375 |
| Howard Newman | Knock on Wood, acoustic folk-rock duo | $500 |
| Whitman Public Library | The New Normal New England Road Trip | $400 |
| Defenders Drum & Bugle Corps, Inc. | Public Concert | $500 |
| Francis Hart | A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s through the Music of The Beatles | $275 |
| Davis R. Bates III | The Places You'll Go: A Summer Reading Performance | $475 |
| Cathleen Drinan | Art Appreciation - We talk about art. We learn about life. | $1,500 |
| Mark Margitich | GinaMark | $1,400 |
| Whitman Public Library | Jeff Belanger Ghosts and Legends | $450 |
| Louise A. Conley School | Plimoth Patuxet Museums Field Trip Reservation | $595 |
| Whitman Council on Aging | Holiday Songs & Stories | $150 |
| Gregory Maichack | The Jellyfish: How to Pastel Paint | $620 |
| Steven M. Hurlbut | Jumpin' Juba senior concert | $325 |
| Whitman Historic Commission | Guest Speakers | $800 |
| Whitman Middle School | Museum of Science Field Trip | $2,338 |
| Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon | Nature in Your Neighborhood | $935 |
| Ruth Harcocvitz | GREAT DAY FOR THE IRISH! | $600 |
| Whitman Historic Commission | Guest Speaker | $237 |
| Louise A. Conley School | Peter Reynolds Visit | $700 |
