Westport News

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due October 15
The Westport Cultural Council has set an October 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.
According to Council co-chair Terry Somerson, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Westport -- including exhibits, field trips, workshops, lectures, concerts, films, or performances in schools.  "Westport has a wonderful tradition of artistic creativity, fascinating history, and beautiful nature. We encourage those who want to contribute to the cultural richness of our community to apply."  
The Westport Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.
For specific grant guidelines and complete information on the Westport Cultural Council, visit our Web site at WestportCulturalCouncil.org or contact Terry Somerson, co-chair, at terry@somerson.com or Suzanne Thomlinson, co-chair, at srthomlinson@charter.net. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp.  Applications may be mailed, or delivered in person to the Westport Town Hall no later than Friday, October 14 or to the Westport Free Public Library by Saturday, October 15.