Wilmington Cultural Council
Our priorities reflect our commitment to making the arts, humanities & sciences accessible to everyone and creating a safe space for enrichment and creativity. We strive to:
• Promote excellence in all forms from the sciences and humanities to artistic expression, from visual arts to music, theater, dance, performance art, and beyond.
• Deepen the community’s understanding of cultural and artistic traditions to improve civic life.
• Provide opportunities for residents to explore and engage with a wide variety of artistic experiences.
• Support local artists and programs that celebrate Wilmington’s rich cultural identity.
• Allocate grants and funding for schools, youth groups, library and senior activities to ensure that the arts and culture remain integral parts of our community.
• Bring the community together by creating spaces where the arts, sciences, & humanities inspires connection and shared understanding.
This year, the Wilmington Cultural Council will prioritize programs and projects that serve all members of the community, celebrate cultural diversity, and create opportunities for meaningful artistic engagement. To streamline the process, all applications must be submitted through the online system.
Contact
Karen M. Minich-Pourshadi
[email protected]
617-529-6991
Address
Town Hall
146 Middlesex Ave
Wilmington, MA 01887-3500
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY27 Allocation
$11,100
FY27 Local Priorities
Our priorities reflect our commitment to making the arts accessible to everyone and creating a safe space for enrichment and creativity. We strive to:
• Promote excellence in all forms of artistic expression, from visual arts to music, theater, dance, performance art, and beyond.
• Deepen the community’s understanding of cultural and artistic traditions to improve civic life.
• Provide opportunities for residents to explore and engage with a wide variety of artistic experiences.
• Support local artists and programs that celebrate Wilmington’s rich cultural identity.
• Allocate grants and funding for seniors, schools, youth groups, and library events to ensure that art and culture remain integral parts of our community.
• Bring the community together by creating spaces where art inspires connection and shared understanding.
This year, the Wilmington Cultural Council will prioritize programs and projects that serve all members of the community, celebrate cultural diversity, and create opportunities for meaningful artistic engagement. To streamline the process, all applications must be submitted through the online system.
FY27 Local Guidelines
• Prefer applicants reside, work, or own an organization or business (or have an established partnership with) in Wilmington
• Programs must take place in Wilmington and significantly benefit its residents
• The LLC will prioritize applications that demonstrate thorough planning, including specific dates, times, and a confirmed venue (documentation may be requested)
• Activities must be completed one year from the date on the grantee approval letter. Activities that take place prior to the date on the approval letter will not be reimbursed.
• All reimbursement documents must be provided digitally and emailed to [email protected].
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applefield, Janet | Combatting Hate and Prejudice | $450 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $400 | Dracut Performing Art Series, Inc. | Dracut Arts 2026 Season + Children's Show at Wilmington Memorial Library | $300 | Greater Boston Stage Company | Expanding Wilmington’s Access to Live Performance Through Discounted Tickets | $750 | Ipswich River Community Chorus Inc | Ipswich River Community Chorus 2026 Spring Concert | $1,000 | Jackson, Peter | Community Magic Show | $300 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! a dance series | $500 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $580 | New England Wood Carvers, Inc. | Let the Chips Fall! | $1,200 | Pal, Mouli | SpringFest 2026 | $400 | Sarah D.J. Carter Committee | An Evening with Lenny Zarcone | $575 | Sessa, Linda | Sustainable Life Skills-Fiber Arts | $1,250 | Silvia, Elizabeth | The Mike and Beth Cabaret Show | $600 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Another Order of Mangia, Meatballs and Murder! | $795 | The Musary, JRP Inc. | Musary Musical Instrument Lending Acquisitions | $500 | Wilmington Memorial Library | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Pass | $225 | Wilmington Memorial Library | Museum of Fine Arts | $475 | Wilmington Memorial Library | Teen Pottery Workshop | $1,000 | Wilmington Memorial Library | Wee The People Library Events 2026 | $950 | Wilmington Memorial Library | Annual Intergenerational End of Summer Bash 2026 | $800 |
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