Marianne LaBarge City Councilor | Ward 6 | Northampton, MA

WARD 6

         CITY COUNCILOR

MARIANNE LABARGE
Text Box: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 6, 2024 The Northampton Arts Council Seeks Funding Proposals for the Local Cultural Council Program Proposals for community-oriented arts events are due October 16th NORTHAMPTON - The Massachusetts Cultural Council has set a deadline of October 16, 2024, for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants supporting community arts activities. These grants can support various artistic projects and activities in Northampton, Florence, and Leeds, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, school performances, workshops, and lectures.  This year, the Northampton Arts Council will distribute $23,600 in grants to support arts activities. To apply, read our grant priorities, and complete information on Northampton Arts Council grants, including information about previously funded projects, visit https://www.northamptonartscouncil.org/lcc-grant First-time applicants are welcome. The link above contains resources for those new to the grant application process, including writing tips. The Northampton Arts 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 nation's largest grassroots cultural funding network, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency that allocates funds to each community.  Contact: Brian Foote Phone: 413-587-1069