Funded by the Masschusetts Cultural Council, the Orleans Cultural Council seeks to further the cultural development of Orleans by promoting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. By recognizing the creative endeavors of artists, performers and lecturers the OCC has the opportunity to create a greater sense of community in Orleans and to help regional talent gain exposure to further their careers.
Projects that are chosen will enrich, exalt and provoke an audience. In turn, this will create a bridge across cultures and ages and help celebrate that which unites us.
Funds received by the Orleans Cultural Council can support festivals, art education, environmental education, preserve historic documents and landmarks, and enable artists and other creative people to implement unique projects for the community. Projects funded by he Orleans Cultural Council will improve the quality of life for residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our community.
News & Events
THE ORLEANS CULTURAL COUNCIL IS URGING LOCAL ARTISTS TO
APPLY FOR GRANTS. DEADLINE IS POSTMARKED MONDAY,
OCTOBER 15, 2012. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE
MASS CULTURAL WEBSITE, SNOW LIBRARY
AND ORLEANS TOWN HALL. FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT: PATRICIA ARES, patriciaares@mac.com
Amount Available for Granting in FY 2013
$3,900
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
The Orleans Cultural Council seeks to further the cultural development of Orleans by
promoting the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. Arts includes crafts and interdisciplinary projects; Humanities includes projects that reflect on human values, aspirations, thoughts, culture and language; Interpretive Sciences includes projects that reflect on history, philosophy, criticism and literature and engage Orleans in learning about how science and technology impact their lives and environment.
Projects must be available to the general public by exhibit, performance, demonstration, or reading.
By recognizing the creative endeavor of local artists, the Orleans Cultural Council seeks to create a greater sense of community in Orleans and to assist regional talent to gain exposure to further their careers. We seek to create a bridge across generations and to celebrate that which unites us a citizens in this historic town.
Funds received from the Massachusetts Cultural Council can support festivals, art education, environmental education,
preserve historic documents and landmarks. Projects funded by the Orleans Cultural Council must improve the quality of
life for residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our community.
Apply early! Apply right! Please include 6 copies of your grant.
Questions, comments -- please email Patricia Arés, Council Secretary at patriciaares@mac.com
Local Guidelines
Please submit an original plus 6 copies of your Orleans Cultural Council Proposals.