Marblehead Cultural Council
About
The Marblehead Cultural Council is the town’s local cultural council, appointed by the Select Board and part of a statewide network of 329 local councils sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. It awards annual grants to community projects in the arts, sciences and humanities that benefit Marblehead residents. Its funding comes from a state grant to the town based on the local aid formula, and applications are reviewed and awarded each year.
The council’s current priorities include new, emerging and established artists in local venues, culturally diverse programs for a range of age groups, support for local arts organizations, and some history-related programming. New applicants receive emphasis, while programs funded for several years may get lower priority. Funded events range widely; a recent example was a bilingual Moon Festival storytime and cultural workshop at Abbot Public Library.
What to Know
- All grants are reimbursement-based, and funded projects must be completed within the calendar year.
- Applications are accepted online only through the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
- Meeting schedules and agendas are posted on the town’s website.
- Grant recipients must submit reimbursement paperwork within 30 days of finishing a program.
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