Winchester Cultural Council
The Winchester Cultural Council consists of volunteers appointed by the Select Board to support a wide variety of arts and cultural activities through grants, advocacy, and activities. Disciplines include visual arts (including Art in August and Art in the Park), music, dance, theater, photography, video, history, and literature, for people from youth to old age. New members are welcome.
Contact
Peter Pulsifer
info@winchesterculturalcouncil.org
781-307-7149
https://www.winchesterculturalcouncil.org
Address
71 Mount Vernon Street
Winchester, MA 01890-2706
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$7,900
FY26 Local Priorities
1. We particularly encourage applications from local artists, performers, and other cultural creators.
2. Lower priority is given to projects which have been recently funded by the Winchester Cultural Council.
3. If the project’s budget is greater than $1,000, preference is given to applications with outside funding or in-kind donations that are equal to or greater than the amount requested of the WCC, and are documented in the application.
4. Higher priority is given to projects that benefit a larger number of people relative to the amount of the grant.
5. Following the project, we require that photos, news clippings, testimonials from participants, or other appropriate documentation of the project or event be submitted to the WCC.
FY26 Local Guidelines
1. Grant projects must take place during the calendar year for which the grant is given (i.e., not prior to the grant decisions).
2. Priority is given to applicants from Winchester residents and organizations, and that primarily serve Winchester and its residents. Outside applicants must include a letter of support from a local (Winchester) host/sponsor as part of the grant application (or forward such a letter to the Council by email no later than the application deadline).
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kid Connection | Children's Author and Illustrator Month | $425 | Knight, Ellen | Locke Family & Farm History | $300 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair and LINE Dance for Seniors! - a dance series | $380 | Renaissance Chinese Culture Association, Inc. | Chinese New Year celebration | $600 | The Griffin Museum of Photography, Inc. | Vision(ary) 2025 | $1,000 | The Griffin Museum of Photography, Inc. | Our Town | $2,000 | The Network for Social Justice, Inc. | Part 1: IN-visible Identities and INclusive Communities and Part 2: Listening and Talking Across Differences | $800 | Winchester Cultural District | Riverwalk Sculpture Lease | $1,000 | Winchester Cultural District | Griffin Terrace Series 2025 | $2,000 | Winchester Farmers Market Community Hub, Inc. | International Day | $800 | Winchester Friends of Music | Winchester Porchfest | $900 | Winchester Historical Society, Inc. | Winchester History Sign | $400 | Winchester News Group, Inc | Winchester's 175th Celebration | $500 | Winchester Public Library | Pop Up Art School Class Series | $650 | Winchester Seniors Association, Inc. | Biblical Archaeology with Nate Ramsayer | $300 |
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