News & Events
The Easthampton Cultural Council's office is now located at
43 Main Street
Old Town Hall
Easthampton, MA 01027
see our calendar
The theme for the 2014 applications is “Easthampton : Old and New”. Old and New refers to projects that interpret the “old” in the City (ie. mills, farms, history) in new ways and in new settings, enriching both the old and the new.
MCC Cultural District Cottage Street District – Easthampton, MA Located in the Pioneer Valley and at the base of Mount Tom, the Cottage Street District known for its “down-to-earth funkiness” has an eclectic array of quaint shops, galleries, and bustling night-life all set the back-drop of a diverse arts scene
Looking for something fun? Come to Art Walk Easthampton on the "Second Saturday" of the month from 5-8 pm. Locations all over Easthampton host free visual, music and performance art events in an energetic sampling of local, regional and national talent. Just look for large, yellow Art Walk banners outside each participating venue. http://www.artwalkeasthampton.org/
Art in the Orchard is an unique outdoor sculpture exhibit set on the bucolic grounds of Park Hill Orchard, on the outskirts of Easthampton. This year exhibit will take place between Saturday August 10th and Halloween, 2013, and is the second edition of his Biennial public art event. 20 juried sculptures by local and regional artists will be installed along a footpath meandering through this working Orchard, with spectacular views of the Mt Tom range as backdrop. In addition 2 guest artists will be featured alongside the selected artists. Additional events like music, moonlight walks or poetry readings will take place during the 2 1/2 months long Art in the Orchard. More info will be regularly posted on Art in the Orchard 2013 event page, http://tinyurl.com/ky3xypm
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2014
$9,031
Applications for field trips are accepted. (Formerly known as PASS applications.)
LCC Program Guidelines (PDF)
The postmark deadline for applications is October 15
Funding Priorities
For the 2014 grant cycle, the ECC is looking for grant applications that feature COLLABORATIONS.
The theme for the 2014 applications is “Easthampton : Old and New”. Old and New refers to projects that interpret the “old” in the City (ie. mills, farms, history) in new ways and in new settings, enriching both the old and the new.
Applications, however, will not be denied solely on this funding priority. Applications will be evaluated based on local guidelines and those outlined by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
A Grant Writing Workshop is scheduled for Sept. 9, 2013 6-8 p.m. at 43 Main St., Easthampton
Local Guidelines
• Proposed projects must benefit the Citizens of Easthampton.
• Projects must be well planned: include appropriate support materials, detailing a specified date, time and location.
• Projects must further the diversity in Easthampton's programming in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.
• Where appropriate, projects should demonstrate community support (i.e. if you are planning to present your project in a public space, the grant application must include letters of support or commitment to use the space; if your project is to benefit a particular group, include letters of support from that group.)
• Collaborative projects receive priority.
• Projects must occur Jan. – Dec. 2014.
• Applications must submit ten (10) copies of the application to the Easthampton Cultural Council (only one copy of support material is needed). Support material will not be returned
• For further guidelines and the grant application process see the https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public_applicant_guidelines.aspx