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MARBLEHEAD CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Marblehead Cultural Council, appointed by the Select Board, is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council which serves all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC program supports thousands of community based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. All funding for the Marblehead Cultural Council comes from a state grant to the town which is based on their formula for local aid.  Grant applications are reviewed and awarded annually.

 

2026 MARBLEHEAD CULTURAL COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND GUIDELINES:

LOCAL PRIORITIES

The MCC places emphasis on:
– New, emerging, and established artists and programs in local venues

– Striving for a range of grants that are culturally diverse and serve various age groups.

– Support for local arts and cultural organizations.

– Inclusion of some grants pertaining to history-related programming and events.

– New applicants (Programs that have received MCC funding for multiple years may have lower priority.)

LOCAL GUIDELINES

In addition to state criteria, our council implements the following guidelines:
– All projects must benefit Marblehead residents.

– Each MCC-funded project must be completed within the calendar year.

– All grants made by the MCC are reimbursement-based.

– Grant recipients must promptly submit all required documentation to the MCC upon completion of the program.

 

The Marblehead Cultural Council meeting schedule and agendas are posted on the town website –  http://MarbleheadMA.gov (formerly http://marblehead.org).

See Massachusetts Cultural Council/local-council/Marblehead  for applications, updated guidelines, deadlines, and last year’s funding list.

 

The Marblehead Cultural Council can only accept online applications.

For information contact Jeanie Stahl, Chair, at 781-631-0000.
Or email MarbleheadCulturalCouncil@gmail.com.

PO Box 1217, Marblehead, MA 01945