Newton Cultural Council
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c/o Linda R. Plaut
225 Nevada Street
Newton, MA 02460
day 617/796-1540
fax 617/527-8233
email lplaut@newtonma.gov
web http://www.discovernewtonarts.com
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2011
(information not yet available)
PASS applications are accepted.
Funding Priorities
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Local Guidelines
Newton Cultural Council Guidelines Please read these guidelines carefully before starting the application APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15 Must be in the office by the 15th ALL APPLICANTS *Preference is given to projects located in Newton, involving Newton arts organizations, Newton artists, and benefiting the Newton community in creative, cultural activities. *The funding period for projects is January through December of the year following the date of the application. *Applications must be typed. All questions must be clearly and completely stated within the space provided. *Budget page must balance and be arithmetically correct. It must also be signed. *Dates, times and venues for projects must be in place and contactsˇ¦ names and telephone numbers must be listed for applications to be considered. *Indicate what other funding sources you are seeking. *Include ONE set of support materials: examples of work, photos, cassettes, videotapes, letters of support, slides. Include a proper sized, self-addressed stamped envelope if you wish material returned. *Submit SIGNED original application plus 10 copies If you have any questions, please contact Judith Thanas Anderson, Executive Director, 617 796-1540 ORGANIZATIONS *Eligibility: Organizations should be non-profit and tax exempt under Section 501 (C ) (3) of the Internal Revenue regulations. Individuals do not fall under these requirements. *Organizations must indicate how many Newton residents will benefit from the project INDIVIDUALS *The Council encourages artists in any discipline to apply for grants. Funds may be applied to the development and exploration of artistsˇ¦ work without any specific project involved, or for a special project. Projects involving the Newton community are encouraged. *For individual recipients, applying for works in progress, the Council requires a small community benefit project so that the public can see the artistˇ¦s work or work in progress. Projects might involve a performance, lecture, reading, open studio (or studio visit), or a slide show at a public place such as cable TV, a library, school or senior center. Acknowledgments Flyers, programs, announcements, invitations, etc. for all funded projects must include the Newton Cultural Council/Massachusetts Cultural Council logo. The MCC logo alone will not be acceptable. All announcements must also include the phrase: ˇ§this program is sponsored in part by a grant from the Massachusetts cultural Council as administered by the Newton cultural Council.ˇ¨ Failure to do this will jeopardize future funding.
Grant Applicants
Grant Recipients
FY 2010
| Name | Project | Discipline | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Artists Ensemble | Boston Artists Ensemble | Music | $850 |
| Cappella Clausura | Four Concerts in Newton | Music | $500 |
| Gawlick, Ralf Yusuf | Children's Crusdade Cantata premiere | Music | $950 |
| Highland Jazz, Inc. | Jazz 2010 Series | Music | $563 |
| New Art Center in Newton | Connections | Media Arts | $1,600 |
| New Philharmonia Orchestra | Lyle Lyle Crocodile | Music | $1,250 |
| Newton Choral Society | Ralph Vaughan Wms. & Verdi Requiem | Music | $800 |
| Newton Open Studios/Mayor's Office For Cultural Affairs | Newton Open Studios 2010 | Visual Arts | $1,700 |
| Newton Symphony Orchestra | Family Concert & Young Soloists' Competition Performance | Music | $1,000 |
| Suzuki School of Newton, Inc. | Musical Soirees | Music | $1,200 |
| Walden Chamber Players | Concert with winner 2010 Young Artists Competition | Music | $750 |
| Zamir Chorale of Boston | Open Sing of Handel's Judas Maccabaeus | Music | $750 |
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