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Pittsfield Cultural Council

Council Information
LCC Program Guidelines
Council Priorities
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Funding List

Council Information

With funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Pittsfield Cultural Council (PCC) provides grants to help underwrite projects, programs, and events in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. We are committed to supporting the work of local artists, cultural institutions, schools, and other groups in sustaining and enriching the diverse creative community of the city of Pittsfield, with a focus on making cultural activities accessible and engaging to all.

email pittsfieldculture@yahoo.com

Pittsfield Cultural Council Glenn Shalan PO Box 1192 Pittsfield, MA 01202-1192 413-446-7187

LCC Program Guidelines

In order to apply for an LCC grant, applicants must meet all eligibility and criteria requirements of the LCC Program.

For more detailed information, refer to the full LCC Program Guidelines (PDF).

Council Priorities

Amount Available for Granting in FY 2017

$26,597

The Pittsfield Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. This year, the Pittsfield Cultural Council will give priority to:

Projects planned by Pittsfield artists or organizations
Projects with a direct benefit to Pittsfield residents
Projects that are accessible for free or at minimal cost to community members
Projects that promote community engagement and cohesion
Projects that reach diverse audiences, especially audiences that do not usually benefit from cultural/arts offerings
Emerging or independent projects, with the goal of promoting new growth in the arts in Pittsfield
Projects for which a thorough and complete budget has been presented

In addition to the LCC Program Guidelines, please note the following:

For the 2017 grant cycle, the PCC will continue to accept paper applications. If you would like a paper application to fill out, you will have to request one. Contact us at pittsfieldculture@yahoo.com to make your request.
A resume or other documentation detailing the applicant’s qualifications must be included with the application.
The project location (i.e., performance venue/gallery space) and date must be secured in advance of application and a letter of confirmation from the site or sponsor must be included with the application.
The maximum grant amount is $2,000.
Applicants will not be funded for more than three consecutive years.
Only one application will be considered from any individual or organization during each grant cycle.
The PCC does not fund fund-raising projects.
The PCC logo MUST be used in all advertising materials for any project the PCC has funded. Those who fail to do so may be ineligible to receive subsequent funding. The PCC logo is available in several formats here.

Apply Now

An online application will be available September 1.

Funding List

FY 2017

Name	Amount
Alicia Couture	$660
Arpante, Barbara	$1,000
Barrington Stage Company	$500
Berkshire Lyric Theatre, Inc.	$1,000
Berkshire Music School	$1,000
Bruno, Roger	$350
Cantilena Chamber Choir	$250
Community Access to the Arts	$1,000
Dianne Renton	$750
Flying Cloud Institute	$750
Hilltown Families	$150
Housatonic Valley Association	$600
IS183 Art School of the Berkshires	$1,000
Jackie Tripicco	$1,500
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival	$500
Joshua Morgan	$1,000
Lenox Contra Dance	$200
Lewis, Bernice	$750
Liv Cummins	$1,036
Mary Beth Eldridge	$400
Mass Audubon Berkshire Sanctuaries	$350
Melle, Michael	$1,500
MUSIC Dance.edu	$300
Muzima, Jeannette	$240
Neill, David	$650
Nutshell Playhouse	$600
Pioneer Valley Ballet	$300
Pittsfield Shakespeare in the Park	$1,500
Samuel Harrison Society	$400
Save Our Shakespeare at Taconic, Inc.	$800
Schorr, Marney	$1,536
Schwartz, Janet	$350
Stacy Parsons	$1,375
The Eagles Band Inc	$800
WAM Theatre	$500
Williamstown Theatre Festival	$500
Wixsom, Kevin Paul	$500

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