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Watertown Cultural Council

The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC), in alignment with the Mass Cultural Council (MCC), is committed to funding public programs that promote excellence, accessibility, diversity, and learning in the arts, humanities, and sciences for all members of the Watertown community. The WCC mission, like that of the MCC is to “advance the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector by celebrating traditions and talents, championing its collective needs, and equitably investing public resources.” The WCC seeks high-quality programming that will occur in Watertown for the benefit of Watertown residents.

Contact

Lois Pond, Chair
watertowncultural@gmail.com
617-972-6417
watertownculturalcouncil.org

Address
149 Main St
Watertown, MA 02472-4410

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Application Information

FY24 Allocation

$15,900

FY24 Local Priorities

This year the WCC priorities will accomplish the following:
– Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the arts, humanities, and sciences
– Promote community-wide gatherings through, but not limited to, festivals, concerts, plays, and exhibitions
– Enable programs for artists and students of all ages through educational opportunities
– Focus on programs that interpret the natural environment, sciences, and environmental issues
– Explore social and cultural histories of Watertown through community events and storytelling projects
– Support collaboration, cooperation, and growth among Watertown organizations

FY24 Local Guidelines

Although grantees do not need to reside in Watertown, all projects and programs should take place within Watertown or benefit Watertown residents.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Direct Grants

FY24 Funding List

Name Project Title Amount
City of Watertown Edible Plants 2024 $409
Cunniff Elementary School Cunniff Learning Support Life Skills Cafe $300
Gore Place Society This is Gore Place! Field Trip $750
Haller, Evan Interactive Music Concert for Young Children and their families $300
Historical Society of Watertown "Town Crier" newsletters 2024 editions $250
Liendo, Karina Bilingual Storytelling Fun Program $300
MUSIC Dance.edu Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! $300
Sjostedt, Samuel John Berberian & Armadi Tsayn $500
Stage Ensemble Theatre Unit, Inc. The Age of Darkness $500
The Delvena Theatre Company Nun of This and Nun of That! $300
Watertown Arts Market Watertown Arts Market $500
Watertown Boys' and Girls' Club, Inc. Teen Paint Nights $1,000
Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment Watertown Indigenous History Tour $1,000
Watertown Community Gardens, Inc. Watertown Pollinator Pathways Garden Tour $350
Watertown Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. StoryFest 2024 $350
Watertown Cultural Council YES YOU CAN $200
Watertown Free Public Library Beyond Our Experience, a Free Art Series for Teens $700


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