Our grant application deadline for 2010 projects is October 15, 2009. Do you have questions about the grant application process or how to fill out the forms? We encourage all grant applicants to come by and talk to us:
September 27, 2009, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tufts Community Day, Medford Arts Council table
October 8, 2009, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Medford Public Library, Magoun Room
We'd love to hear about your project and help you submit a better grant application. You can also contact us by phone or e-mail.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Our prize winners!
Several lucky respondents to the Medford Arts Council's summertime Community Input Survey have won prizes in a random drawing.
The survey was included in the May 2009 water bill mailing to all homeowners, reported in local news sources, distributed at venues around the city including the Medford Public Library and the Danish Pastry House, and made available online at the Council's Web site: www.medfordartscouncil.org.
The winners are:
Five Medford Square Farmers Market gift certificates, $20 each
Carol Luongo
Rebecca Kietnicks
Maureen Feeney
Barbara Kerr
Lisa DiMatteo
One-year membership to the Medford Arts Center, Inc.
Maryann Aberg
One-year membership to the Medford Historical Society
Ted Adams
One-year membership to the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust
Maria Judge
One-year membership to the Royall House Association
Katrin Peterson
One-year membership to Springstep
Mary Ellen Tobin
Two Magnetic Melody refrigerator magnet sets
Kelly Umstott
Jun Lee
Photograph, "Les Coquilles, Paris" by Will Tenney
Jennifer DesAutels
Palladium-print photograph, "Boston Public Library" by Maria Daniels
Millicent Hamilton
Over 200 Medford residents responded to the survey. People chose concerts and performances as a top funding priority, with a significant number requesting more events at the Chevalier Theatre or the Condon Shell. Respondents also rated activities for children, ranking in-school enrichment activities higher than field trips. See earlier blog postings for more detail.
The random prize drawing was held at the Medford Arts Council's public meeting at Medford City Hall on Monday, August 15, 2009. The Council expresses sincere gratitude to the prizes' donors and to everyone who took time to respond and provide valuable community input.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Over 200 Medford residents answered our 2009 survey!
The Medford Arts Council distributed our second community input survey in the summer of 2009, and we were delighted to receive 224 responses! The first two questions were the most important in guiding our funding priorities for the upcoming year:
What would you like to see more of in Medford? The most popular choice was concerts and performances (149 people), followed closely by art exhibitions and crafts fairs (137 people). 108 people chose classes in art, music, crafts, dance, or writing, and 106 people want to see more public art such as murals and sculptures. Rounding out the answers were talks and exhibitions about Medford’s history (88 people) and open studios (64 people).
We know from last year’s survey that the spring West Medford Open Studios is a very popular, visible, and highly valued event, so we see the comparatively lower number of people asking for more open studios as partly reflecting the success of the existing open studios. Overall, our grants have lined up well with your priorities. The exception is public art, which is a category we’d like to fund more but that we’ve had few grant applications for.
For children, we fund school field trips, enrichment programs in the schools, and children’s programs outside of the schools. Which are the most important? 122 people chose enrichment programs in the schools, 74 people chose school field trips, and 50 people chose children’s programs outside of the schools. We’ve updated our funding priorities for the coming grants cycle in two ways to reflect your answers. We’ve removed the 25% cap we had on how much of our funding was allocated to the schools, and we’re limiting our PASS grant funding for field trips to 5% of our total funding.
We also asked how important it is to fund new events, and how important it is to fund established events. Most of you answered that both categories are very important. It’s clear that you like the established events in Medford and that you want more. We have a state mandate to favor new events, and that preference is reflected in our scoring sheet (pdf). We have also increased the amount of money that will be granted to new projects to at least 20% of our total funding.
You gave us hundreds of specific comments as well about arts and culture in Medford, what sorts of projects are important to you, and how we can reach the community most effectively. The most prominent repeated comments were that you want to see more projects at the Chevalier Theatre and the Condon Shell, so we’ve added points on our scoring sheet for projects at those venues. Many of you also suggested that we should try reaching people through Facebook, so we now have a Facebook page. Come become a fan and post to our wall!
Thank you to Mayor McGlynn and the Vocational School for printing the survey and to the more than 200 residents who responded.
What would you like to see more of in Medford? The most popular choice was concerts and performances (149 people), followed closely by art exhibitions and crafts fairs (137 people). 108 people chose classes in art, music, crafts, dance, or writing, and 106 people want to see more public art such as murals and sculptures. Rounding out the answers were talks and exhibitions about Medford’s history (88 people) and open studios (64 people).
We know from last year’s survey that the spring West Medford Open Studios is a very popular, visible, and highly valued event, so we see the comparatively lower number of people asking for more open studios as partly reflecting the success of the existing open studios. Overall, our grants have lined up well with your priorities. The exception is public art, which is a category we’d like to fund more but that we’ve had few grant applications for.
For children, we fund school field trips, enrichment programs in the schools, and children’s programs outside of the schools. Which are the most important? 122 people chose enrichment programs in the schools, 74 people chose school field trips, and 50 people chose children’s programs outside of the schools. We’ve updated our funding priorities for the coming grants cycle in two ways to reflect your answers. We’ve removed the 25% cap we had on how much of our funding was allocated to the schools, and we’re limiting our PASS grant funding for field trips to 5% of our total funding.
We also asked how important it is to fund new events, and how important it is to fund established events. Most of you answered that both categories are very important. It’s clear that you like the established events in Medford and that you want more. We have a state mandate to favor new events, and that preference is reflected in our scoring sheet (pdf). We have also increased the amount of money that will be granted to new projects to at least 20% of our total funding.
You gave us hundreds of specific comments as well about arts and culture in Medford, what sorts of projects are important to you, and how we can reach the community most effectively. The most prominent repeated comments were that you want to see more projects at the Chevalier Theatre and the Condon Shell, so we’ve added points on our scoring sheet for projects at those venues. Many of you also suggested that we should try reaching people through Facebook, so we now have a Facebook page. Come become a fan and post to our wall!
Thank you to Mayor McGlynn and the Vocational School for printing the survey and to the more than 200 residents who responded.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Community Read: A Great Success!
In the latest library newsletter, Barbara Kerr reports that this year's Community Read reached an estimated 700 people. Congratulations to Barbara and the hard-working crew that put this terrific town event (really a series of events over several months) together!
The book, Stephen Puleo's Dark Tide, is a Boston-area bestseller that tells the story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Also offered was a children's book, Joshua's Song, by Joan Hiatt Harlow, which tells the same story from a boy's point of view.
When they applied to the Medford Arts Council for funding, the Community Read folks estimated their audience at between 200-500 people. They easily surpassed that estimate and offered a wide range of events to help Medford readers participate. Some highlights (again from the newsletter):
- They had two full buses for the North End tours that took place in March and April. From all reports, it was a great time (and a great lunch!)
- The most popular book discussion group met at Medford Square's ice cream spot, Coleen's, where the staff offered Rum Raisin ice cream and Molasses Flood sundaes in honor of this year's books.
- Over 90 (!!) people attended the author's talk, hosted at Tufts, and asked great questions.
- The library's companion lectures and film screening brought audiences in to the library and demonstrated how interested Medford residents are in local history.
Congratulations again, Community Read team and the Medford Public Library! What book is on tap for next year?
Summer Family Performances at the Medford Public Library
Join the fun at the MPL this summer! All performances start at 7 pm.
Thursday, July 9
Pumpernickel Puppets presents "The Frog Prince" with master puppeteer John McDonough. Z-2000, the "light-up" space robot, will make a special appearance!
Thursday, July 16
Theatre of Life Puppets with Lesley Smith & Sammy Snail presents "Wild and Furry Puppet Adventure." This environmental puppet show will have the audience singing their connection with the natural world!
Thursday, July 23
Dennis Caraher, award-winning children's musician and songwriter, presents "Dog Bone Town: Songs for Kids."
Thursday, August 13
The Activated Storytellers present "Triumphant Tales: Stories of Creative Conquest" featuring heroes, an oversized book, audience participation, and hilarious non-stop action!
These events are funded in part by the Medford Arts Council, and by the Friends of the Medford Public Library.
Friday, May 29, 2009
2009 Medford Arts Council survey
The Medford Arts Council is currently collecting community input from Medford residents through our 2009 survey. (You may receive a copy along with your next water bill.) If you complete our survey before July 1 and include your contact information, we will enter you in a drawing for a fun local prize. More than a dozen respondents received prizes last year!
Each year we provide funds to support numerous public activities in Medford in the areas of arts and culture, including concerts, festivals, performances, classes, and school field trips. Your input helps us decide which activities to fund each year, so please speak up.
on-line survey:
http://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=1229070
pdf file of survey:
http://www.medfordartscouncil.org/medfordarts2009survey.pdf
If you fill out the survey on paper, please mail it to Medford Arts Council, Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155, or e-mail your answers to Maria Daniels at chair @ medfordartscouncil.org. Thank you!
Each year we provide funds to support numerous public activities in Medford in the areas of arts and culture, including concerts, festivals, performances, classes, and school field trips. Your input helps us decide which activities to fund each year, so please speak up.
on-line survey:
http://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=1229070
pdf file of survey:
http://www.medfordartscouncil.org/medfordarts2009survey.pdf
If you fill out the survey on paper, please mail it to Medford Arts Council, Medford City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155, or e-mail your answers to Maria Daniels at chair @ medfordartscouncil.org. Thank you!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Promoting Medford
The Massachusetts Cultural Council has chosen to spotlight some of the Medford Arts Council’s recent work on their internal website for the 329 Local Cultural Councils around the state. It turns out that along with promoting the arts within Medford, we can also promote Medford to a statewide audience!
Here’s a screenshot of the “LCC Happenings” page (it’s an image, so the links won’t work):
Here’s a screenshot of the “LCC Happenings” page (it’s an image, so the links won’t work):
Monday, April 20, 2009
April 25-26: West Medford Open Studios
West Medford Open Studios is next weekend, April 25 and 26, from noon to 5:00 each day. Talk to working artists, listen to writers and musicians, and see the thriving arts community here in Medford!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Our 2008 community input survey received over 100 responses
The Medford Arts Council distributed a community input survey in the summer of 2008, and received 104 responses! We asked a number of questions to guide us as we allocate state funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to support a wide range of arts and cultural projects in Medford each year. The survey was mailed to over 14,000 Medford households in the August water bill, distributed at the Medford Square Market and at City Hall during the summer, and announced on our web site (www.medfordartscouncil.org) and on local e-mail lists. Here’s a summary of the responses we received:
We asked which programs are most valuable, which programs are missing, and which programs you'd most like to see launched in Medford. The wide range of answers we received reflects both the breadth of existing programs and the deep interest in more arts and cultural programming in the city. Specific programs that were commonly singled out as most valuable were West Medford Open Studios (28), Medford Arts Festival (16), Springstep (16), Medford Square Market (9), and Doc Kountze Festival (9). The programs in demand cover everything imaginable: more high profile public events and performances, outdoor concerts, theater, and film, gallery space in the city, and expansion of the existing open studios and arts festivals.
We asked residents to rank the most important priorities for arts and cultural funding in Medford. For each of the answers, the numbers in parentheses reflect the number of 1, 2, and 3 responses, with 1 being the most important.
We asked how residents currently hear about arts and cultural activities. The range of answers was broad, with the most common being the Medford Transcript (31), e-mail and web sites (21), and word of mouth (20). A number of people specifically said that they don't hear about arts and cultural activities as much as they would like to, and 91 out of 104 people (87.5%) said they would like to receive announcements of upcoming events.
Thank you to Mayor McGlynn and the Vocational School for printing the survey, to our donors who generously contributed prizes for our survey drawing, and most importantly to the 104 people who took the time to respond to our survey.
We asked which programs are most valuable, which programs are missing, and which programs you'd most like to see launched in Medford. The wide range of answers we received reflects both the breadth of existing programs and the deep interest in more arts and cultural programming in the city. Specific programs that were commonly singled out as most valuable were West Medford Open Studios (28), Medford Arts Festival (16), Springstep (16), Medford Square Market (9), and Doc Kountze Festival (9). The programs in demand cover everything imaginable: more high profile public events and performances, outdoor concerts, theater, and film, gallery space in the city, and expansion of the existing open studios and arts festivals.
We asked residents to rank the most important priorities for arts and cultural funding in Medford. For each of the answers, the numbers in parentheses reflect the number of 1, 2, and 3 responses, with 1 being the most important.
- Public events like concerts, festivals, and open studios (42, 27, 16)
- Youth arts programs outside of school (16, 23, 14)
- Projects by local artists or performers (13, 17, 16)
- After-school programs and school field trips to museums (12, 13, 9)
- Support for community arts and cultural organizations (11, 10, 19)
- Classes and performances at senior centers (1, 8, 16)
We asked how residents currently hear about arts and cultural activities. The range of answers was broad, with the most common being the Medford Transcript (31), e-mail and web sites (21), and word of mouth (20). A number of people specifically said that they don't hear about arts and cultural activities as much as they would like to, and 91 out of 104 people (87.5%) said they would like to receive announcements of upcoming events.
Thank you to Mayor McGlynn and the Vocational School for printing the survey, to our donors who generously contributed prizes for our survey drawing, and most importantly to the 104 people who took the time to respond to our survey.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Medford Transcript profiles June Holwell
The Medford Transcript has published an in-depth article about June Holwell, past chair and treasurer of the Medford Arts Council, on being given the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Leadership Circle Award last month.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Medford Arts Council hosts reception for grant recipients
The Medford Arts Council hosted a reception for 2009 grant recipients at the Royall House and Slave Quarters on March 8, 2009. Each fall, the Medford Arts Council reviews grant applications for funding local arts and cultural projects through the Local Cultural Council (LCC) program. In February, the Medford Arts Council announced their allocation of just over $30,335 to 43 grant applications for festivals, concerts, talks, classes, and field trips taking place in 2009.
The reception featured live music by Joe Walters of the Medford Arts Council and Dan Murphy, as well as a presentation of the Massachusetts Cultural Council's (MCC) Leadership Circle Award to June Holwell, past chair and treasurer of the Medford Arts Council. Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Sean Garballey, and Medford City Councillor Michael Marks joined the grant recipients, the Medford Arts Council, and representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council at the reception. Food and drinks were provided thanks to generous donations by Cascadilla Press, CVS, Danish Pastry House, Johnnie's Foodmaster, Kappy's Liquors, Shaw's Supermarkets, Whole Foods Market, and members of the Medford Arts Council. Three door prizes were donated by the Columbus School, Springstep, and West Medford Open Studios.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Grant applications for the 2010 funding cycle will be available in September 2009, and will be due on October 15, 2009. Details are available on the Council's web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org.
Current Medford Arts Council members:
Maria Daniels (chair)
Michael Bernstein
Peter Houk
Alexa Mase
Sandie Shaheen
Will Tenney
Joe Walters
Contact:
Medford Arts Council
P.O. Box 615
Medford, MA 02155
chair@medfordartscouncil.org
www.medfordartscouncil.org
The reception featured live music by Joe Walters of the Medford Arts Council and Dan Murphy, as well as a presentation of the Massachusetts Cultural Council's (MCC) Leadership Circle Award to June Holwell, past chair and treasurer of the Medford Arts Council. Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn, State Senator Pat Jehlen, State Representative Sean Garballey, and Medford City Councillor Michael Marks joined the grant recipients, the Medford Arts Council, and representatives from the Massachusetts Cultural Council at the reception. Food and drinks were provided thanks to generous donations by Cascadilla Press, CVS, Danish Pastry House, Johnnie's Foodmaster, Kappy's Liquors, Shaw's Supermarkets, Whole Foods Market, and members of the Medford Arts Council. Three door prizes were donated by the Columbus School, Springstep, and West Medford Open Studios.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Grant applications for the 2010 funding cycle will be available in September 2009, and will be due on October 15, 2009. Details are available on the Council's web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org.
Current Medford Arts Council members:
Maria Daniels (chair)
Michael Bernstein
Peter Houk
Alexa Mase
Sandie Shaheen
Will Tenney
Joe Walters
Contact:
Medford Arts Council
P.O. Box 615
Medford, MA 02155
chair@medfordartscouncil.org
www.medfordartscouncil.org
Sunday, March 8, 2009
June Holwell of Medford receives Massachusetts Cultural Council's Leadership Circle Award
June Holwell, past chair and treasurer of the Medford Arts Council, was presented with the Massachusetts Cultural Council's (MCC) Leadership Circle Award at a reception for grant recipients hosted by the Medford Arts Council at the Royall House and Slave Quarters on March 8, 2009. Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn, State Senator Pat Jehlen, and State Representative Sean Garballey presented the award.
The Leadership Circle Awards annually recognize outstanding volunteers from among the 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) across the state. These local arts leaders play a crucial role in supporting projects that celebrate diversity, foster collaboration, showcase artistic excellence, and provide learning experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
June Holwell is one of four LCC volunteers throughout the state to earn a Leadership Circle Award this year. The Leadership Circle Award winners were nominated by LCC members and then evaluated by an MCC-appointed panel. The LCC program is the largest volunteer-run, grassroots arts funding program in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences annually. Local events funded by the Medford Arts Council for 2009 include the Doc Kountze Festival, West Medford Open Studios, Medford Community Read, and dozens of concerts, talks, classes, and field trips throughout the city.
June moved to Medford in 1994, and has been very involved in the city's active arts and cultural scene. In addition to her work on the Medford Arts Council, June served as president of Medford Arts Center, Inc. (MACI). She established an ongoing exhibit series for local artists at rotating locations throughout Medford, and she has exhibited her own watercolor paintings at the Medford Square Market and numerous other venues. June led recruitment of new members for the Medford Arts Council and ensured a smooth transition of leadership before her move to New Orleans later this spring. The Medford Arts Council is delighted that June's hard work and dedication has been recognized by this Leadership Circle Award.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Current Medford Arts Council members:
Maria Daniels (chair)
Michael Bernstein
Peter Houk
Alexa Mase
Sandie Shaheen
Will Tenney
Joe Walters
Contact:
Medford Arts Council
P.O. Box 615
Medford, MA 02155
chair@medfordartscouncil.org
www.medfordartscouncil.org
The Leadership Circle Awards annually recognize outstanding volunteers from among the 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) across the state. These local arts leaders play a crucial role in supporting projects that celebrate diversity, foster collaboration, showcase artistic excellence, and provide learning experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
June Holwell is one of four LCC volunteers throughout the state to earn a Leadership Circle Award this year. The Leadership Circle Award winners were nominated by LCC members and then evaluated by an MCC-appointed panel. The LCC program is the largest volunteer-run, grassroots arts funding program in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences annually. Local events funded by the Medford Arts Council for 2009 include the Doc Kountze Festival, West Medford Open Studios, Medford Community Read, and dozens of concerts, talks, classes, and field trips throughout the city.
June moved to Medford in 1994, and has been very involved in the city's active arts and cultural scene. In addition to her work on the Medford Arts Council, June served as president of Medford Arts Center, Inc. (MACI). She established an ongoing exhibit series for local artists at rotating locations throughout Medford, and she has exhibited her own watercolor paintings at the Medford Square Market and numerous other venues. June led recruitment of new members for the Medford Arts Council and ensured a smooth transition of leadership before her move to New Orleans later this spring. The Medford Arts Council is delighted that June's hard work and dedication has been recognized by this Leadership Circle Award.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Current Medford Arts Council members:
Maria Daniels (chair)
Michael Bernstein
Peter Houk
Alexa Mase
Sandie Shaheen
Will Tenney
Joe Walters
Contact:
Medford Arts Council
P.O. Box 615
Medford, MA 02155
chair@medfordartscouncil.org
www.medfordartscouncil.org
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Medford arts and culture applicants win funds from state
Forty-three worthy arts, humanities, and culture applicants have received grant funding from the state, distributed through the Medford Arts Council's annual grantmaking process.
"These award winners will make significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of Medford in the coming year," says Arts Council chair Maria Daniels. "Watch for public notices of their programs and special events."
The award winners will bring music, dramatic performances, poetry, the visual arts, history, and more to many diverse groups in our community, including children, seniors, families, and the general public.
Funded projects include:
Medford Community Read, Medford Public Library
International Family Festival
Teaching Children to Write Poetry
Bibliotheca Publicus: An Endangered Species
Springstep Summer Saturdays Series
Medford Arts Center, Inc. Showcase of Artists
West Medford Open Studios
Royall House Early Music Historical Concerts
Traveling Organ Educational Program
Medford Children's Arts Festival
Two School Vacation Performances, Medford Public Library
Folk Tales from Around the World
Columbus Elementary School Pottery Class
Medford Historical Society Public Programming and Outreach
Summer Gardening Program
Doc Kountze Arts Festival and Annual Booklet
Behind the Mask Theater
Engineering: Windmill Workshop
Community Gospel Chorus Concert at the Chevalier Theater
Handel & Haydn Educational Outreach Program
How to Pastel Paint as the Impressionists Workshop
Lecture: Butterflies of the Northeast
MLK: Amazing Grace
Mystic Players Variety Show for Children and Adults
Four Family Performances, Medford Public Library
Mural Painting for Children
Musical Programs for Seniors
Kids' Art at the Medford Square Farmers Market
Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series
School field trips to Lowell National Park, Salem, Boston University Shakespeare, Silent Women Heroes of American History, the North Shore Music Theater, the Museum of Science and Witnessing History at the Federal Court House
Visit the Medford Arts Council's Web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org for more information on this year's and past grant recipients.
Governor Deval Patrick's fiscal year budget recommendation, released on January 28, did not subject the Massachusetts Cultural Council to mid-year cuts.
As a result, the Medford Arts Council received its full allocation of critical grant funds that will be used by dozens of city event coordinators, artists, performers, teachers, and others to support and enrich Medford residents' lives.
Allocations are based on a local aid formula devised by the state.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Council meetings are held at Medford City Hall and are open to the public. Check the Council's Web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org for a schedule of upcoming meetings. The 2009 funding cycle is closed. The 2010 cycle will begin in late summer, with applications due in October 2009.
"These award winners will make significant contributions to the artistic and cultural life of Medford in the coming year," says Arts Council chair Maria Daniels. "Watch for public notices of their programs and special events."
The award winners will bring music, dramatic performances, poetry, the visual arts, history, and more to many diverse groups in our community, including children, seniors, families, and the general public.
Funded projects include:
Visit the Medford Arts Council's Web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org for more information on this year's and past grant recipients.
Governor Deval Patrick's fiscal year budget recommendation, released on January 28, did not subject the Massachusetts Cultural Council to mid-year cuts.
As a result, the Medford Arts Council received its full allocation of critical grant funds that will be used by dozens of city event coordinators, artists, performers, teachers, and others to support and enrich Medford residents' lives.
Allocations are based on a local aid formula devised by the state.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Council meetings are held at Medford City Hall and are open to the public. Check the Council's Web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org for a schedule of upcoming meetings. The 2009 funding cycle is closed. The 2010 cycle will begin in late summer, with applications due in October 2009.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Medford residents respond to arts and culture survey, win prizes
Several lucky respondents to the Medford Arts Council's summertime Community Input Survey have won a selection of prizes in a random drawing.
The winners are:
Five Medford Square Farmers Market gift certificates, $20 each
Heather McCurdy
Audrey Stanwood
Alam Family
Debra Maloney
Jennifer Hunter
Two Kelly's Roast Beef gift certificates, $20 each
Anna Laskey
Cambia Davis
Three DVD sets of PBS AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary films: "Ansel Adams," "The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and "Patriots Day"
Patricia Wheeler
Tammy Bernardi
Vera Carroll
One-year membership to the Medford Arts Center, Inc.
Tom Lincoln
Artist's print of the Medford Square Market, by June Holwell
Tara Hurley
Photograph, "Summer Iris," by Will Tenney
Nikole Roome-Torres
The survey was included in the August 2008 water bill mailing, reported in the Medford Transcript, distributed at venues around the city, and made available online at the Council's Web site: www.medfordartscouncil.org.
The random prize drawing was held at the Medford Arts Council's public meeting at Medford City Hall on Monday, September 8, 2008. The Council expresses sincere gratitude to the prizes' donors and to everyone who took time to respond and provide valuable community input.
Survey responses will help shape the Council's funding priorities in the coming grant season. Look for more news about the survey's findings this fall.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Council meetings are held at Medford City Hall on selected Monday nights at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Check the Council's Web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org for a full schedule of upcoming meetings. Grant applications for the 2009 funding cycle are due on October 15, 2008.
Current Medford Arts Council members:
June Holwell (chair)
Michael Bernstein
Maria Daniels
Peter Houk
Alexa Mase
Sandie Shaheen
Will Tenney
Joe Walters
Contact:
Medford Arts Council
P.O. Box 615
Medford, MA 02155
chair@medfordartscouncil.org
www.medfordartscouncil.org
The winners are:
Five Medford Square Farmers Market gift certificates, $20 each
Heather McCurdy
Audrey Stanwood
Alam Family
Debra Maloney
Jennifer Hunter
Two Kelly's Roast Beef gift certificates, $20 each
Anna Laskey
Cambia Davis
Three DVD sets of PBS AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary films: "Ansel Adams," "The Carter Family: Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and "Patriots Day"
Patricia Wheeler
Tammy Bernardi
Vera Carroll
One-year membership to the Medford Arts Center, Inc.
Tom Lincoln
Artist's print of the Medford Square Market, by June Holwell
Tara Hurley
Photograph, "Summer Iris," by Will Tenney
Nikole Roome-Torres
The survey was included in the August 2008 water bill mailing, reported in the Medford Transcript, distributed at venues around the city, and made available online at the Council's Web site: www.medfordartscouncil.org.
The random prize drawing was held at the Medford Arts Council's public meeting at Medford City Hall on Monday, September 8, 2008. The Council expresses sincere gratitude to the prizes' donors and to everyone who took time to respond and provide valuable community input.
Survey responses will help shape the Council's funding priorities in the coming grant season. Look for more news about the survey's findings this fall.
About the Medford Arts Council
The Medford Arts Council is a city-appointed agency of volunteers working to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community.
The Council administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations. The Council funds high-profile public events like the West Medford Open Studios, the Saving Lives Outdoor Summer Concert Series, and the Medford Arts Festival, as well as dozens of concerts, classes, field trips, performances, and other activities in disciplines including dance, theater, music, science, history, archaeology, and the visual arts.
Council meetings are held at Medford City Hall on selected Monday nights at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. Check the Council's Web site at www.medfordartscouncil.org for a full schedule of upcoming meetings. Grant applications for the 2009 funding cycle are due on October 15, 2008.
Current Medford Arts Council members:
June Holwell (chair)
Michael Bernstein
Maria Daniels
Peter Houk
Alexa Mase
Sandie Shaheen
Will Tenney
Joe Walters
Contact:
Medford Arts Council
P.O. Box 615
Medford, MA 02155
chair@medfordartscouncil.org
www.medfordartscouncil.org
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The Medford Arts Council (MAC) wants to give you money!
If you are an individual, an organization or an educational institution, and have plans for an arts or cultural event that you plan to present to and for the Medford community during the calendar year of 2009, we want you to apply for a Local Cultural Council (LCC) 2009 Grant or a PASS 2009 Grant (for educational institutions) before the state-mandated grant applications deadline of October 15, 2008.
Both LCC and PASS Grant applications are available through MAC's website www.medfordartscouncil.org or directly from the Massachusetts Cultural Council's website: www.massculturalcouncil.org.
Grant information and guidelines are also available through these websites. However, if you want some individual support and information about submitting your grant, please try to attend one of the two sessions planned for this purpose.
On Thursday, September 25th, a group of MAC members will be at the Medford Square Market from 3-6 PM at a table clearly marked as "The Medford Arts Council - 2009 Grant Season" for drop in support and to assist those with questions for the grant application process.
On Tuesday, September 30th, a group of MAC members will be at the Magoun Room at the Minuteman Public Library from 7-9 PM for drop in support and to assist those with questions for the grant application process.
The Medford Arts Council (MAC) is a city-appointed body of volunteers whose goals and objectives are to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community. MAC administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations which are determined by the MAC, with community input, to best help us reach our goals and objectives.
MAC welcomed 3 new council members this year; Maria Daniels, Alexa Mase & Will Tenney. These three dedicated volunteers, City-appointed members, join June Holwell (Chair), Michael Bernstein, Peter Houk, Sandie Shaheen, and Joe Walters as Council Members.
We also wish Anita Tucker the very best in her well-deserved year off from the council. Anita has worked tirelessly over the last 6 years as a council member for our community. MAC has requested that Anita continue to support the council as a non-voting member, and we sincerely hope that she will.
The Chair of Medford Arts Council can be reached at chair@medfordartscouncil.org or by mail:
P.O. Box 615, Medford, MA 02155.
Both LCC and PASS Grant applications are available through MAC's website www.medfordartscouncil.org or directly from the Massachusetts Cultural Council's website: www.massculturalcouncil.org.
Grant information and guidelines are also available through these websites. However, if you want some individual support and information about submitting your grant, please try to attend one of the two sessions planned for this purpose.
On Thursday, September 25th, a group of MAC members will be at the Medford Square Market from 3-6 PM at a table clearly marked as "The Medford Arts Council - 2009 Grant Season" for drop in support and to assist those with questions for the grant application process.
On Tuesday, September 30th, a group of MAC members will be at the Magoun Room at the Minuteman Public Library from 7-9 PM for drop in support and to assist those with questions for the grant application process.
The Medford Arts Council (MAC) is a city-appointed body of volunteers whose goals and objectives are to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts and humanities in order to improve the quality of life for all Medford citizens and foster a sense of community. MAC administers the distribution of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council in the form of grants to individuals, schools and non-profit organizations which are determined by the MAC, with community input, to best help us reach our goals and objectives.
MAC welcomed 3 new council members this year; Maria Daniels, Alexa Mase & Will Tenney. These three dedicated volunteers, City-appointed members, join June Holwell (Chair), Michael Bernstein, Peter Houk, Sandie Shaheen, and Joe Walters as Council Members.
We also wish Anita Tucker the very best in her well-deserved year off from the council. Anita has worked tirelessly over the last 6 years as a council member for our community. MAC has requested that Anita continue to support the council as a non-voting member, and we sincerely hope that she will.
The Chair of Medford Arts Council can be reached at chair@medfordartscouncil.org or by mail:
P.O. Box 615, Medford, MA 02155.
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