Cultural Council

The Cultural Council supports local arts and culture by reviewing and distributing arts lottery funds and other available resources.

Purpose

The Cultural Council decides the distribution of arts lottery funds or other funds available to it. It may also conduct other activities to promote and encourage the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences. The Cultural Council operates pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 10, § 58, as amended. The Cultural Council is an advisory and ministerial committee of the Town.

Composition & Appointments

There shall be a Cultural Council consisting of a minimum of five (5) and not more than twenty-two (22) members. Members shall not be appointed to more than two consecutive terms in accordance with MGL c. 10, § 58. Members shall have demonstrated scholarship or creativity in, or distinguished service to, the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences. Local cultural councils shall annually elect a chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer.

Grant & Volunteer Links

Volunteer / Vacancies

There are several vacancies to be filled for the committee.

Apply to Volunteer

Grants & Guidelines

Please use the following link to access the Bridgewater Cultural Council Guidelines and to apply for grants:

Bridgewater Cultural Council Guidelines & Grant Application

Additional Grant Information:

Cultural Council Members

Nora Tarr — Term ends 2027
Theodore Simeoni — Term ends 2027
Joyce Pitta — Term ends 2027
Jane Meyrick — Term ends 2028
Matthew Putnam — Term ends 2028