Cultural Council
Grant Funds received annually from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to support programs and projects for individual artists, art organizations and children's programs (PASS).
"Our priorities are the town's school children, our senior citizens and local art organizations." - Walter S. Dalton, Jr. (Former Chairman)
Mission Statement
"The purpose of the Acushnet Cultural Council is to provide programs of excellence in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences to the citizens of Acushnet. It is our goal to tap the resources of as many of the arts as possible to provide diverse programming for all age groups."
Grants Previously Funded by the ACC
- Fort Taber Museum
- Acushnet Art Show
- Concerts on the Green
- Concerts at the Meetinghouse
- Music for Seniors at COA
- Storytellers at the Library
- New Bedford Festival Theatre
- NBSO Youth Concerts
- Zeiterion Family Fun Series
- PASS Programs for the three schools in Acushnet
Deadline
The deadline for submitting request is on October 15 each year.
Board Members
Name | Position | Term Expires |
---|---|---|
Brittany Botelho
| Member | 2024 |
Kelsey Janak
| Member | 2024 |
Paulette Hudson
| Member | 2025 |
David Longvall
| Member | 2026 |
Simone Dalton
| Member | 2024 |
Jo-Anne Masson
| Member | 2026 |
Linda Guilbeault
| Chair | 2026 |
Pauline Teixeira
| Member | 2026 |
Charlene Correia
| Member | 2024 |