Westwood Cultural Council announces funds to award - grant deadline is October 15

Westwood Cultural Council Announces Availability of Funds

Westwood Cultural Council SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due Tuesday, October 15

The Westwood Cultural Council has set an October 15th postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.

According to Council spokesperson Lisa Walker, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Westwood -- including exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures.

The Westwood Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.

This year, the Westwood Cultural Council will distribute about $5000 in grants. Previously funded projects include: Rachael Daly’s Hornthology (a horn ensemble) at the Westwood High School; “Meet Abigail Adams” at the Westwood Council on Aging;  “Native American Experience” at the Martha Jones School; Pastel Painting by Gregory Maichack at the Westwood Public Library; and, “Historic Quilts” at the Westwood Historical Society.

For specific guidelines and complete information on the Westwood Cultural Council, contact Lisa Walker, Chairperson at westwoodculturalcouncil@gmail.com. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at http://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.aspx.  Application forms are also available at town hall.