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Colrain

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Town of Colrain
55 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
413-624-3454
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Cultural Council


The Colrain Cultural Council supports life-enriching activities through arts, education, entertainment, and science in our community and surrounding areas for children and adults. We strive for diversity that includes global arts and entertainment to regional education and performances that maintain our local character and history. Programs may include lectures, music, dance, theater, workshops, art, education, science exhibits, concerts, and performances in schools, our local library and entertainment venues.

Address: 55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340-5501

Local Contact Information: Betsy Shuipis, Chair -- shuipise@gmail.com
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2025 Application Information
Application Opens: September 1, 2024
Application Deadline: October 16, 2024

FY25 Allocation

$5,700

FY25 Local Priorities

Please note that only applications submitted online will be accepted. Preference will be given to programs taking place primarily within the Town of Colrain. Programs in the surrounding area are also considered. First time submissions, unique and varied programs are encouraged. Applicants need to demonstrate that they have secured a local venue by adding an attachment with their online application a letter of confirmation or invitation from the venue. For example, a letter from the school principal or town librarian.

 

FY25 Local Guidelines

Awarding grants and organizing programs to address local cultural needs. Accepting applications for arts and culture at the local level.

 

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

 

 

No meetings currently scheduled.

Members

5 of 5 seats. 3 years each seat.

  • Kaylee Mulligan. June, 2025.
  • Nancy Rich Turkle. June, 2025.
  • Helen Olson. June, 2027.
  • Sarah Jarman. June, 2027.
  • Betsy Shuipis, Chair. June, 2025.
Two members will not be seeking reappointment in June 2025. If you are interested in learning more about the Colrain Cultural Council and becoming a member, please reach out to Diana Parsons, Town Administrator, at bos@colrain-ma.gov.

Previous meetings:

  • Wed, Jan 8, 2025 at 05:00 PM -- Highway Garage, 9 Jacksonville Rd, Colrain, MA
  • Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 03:00 PM -- Highway Garage, 9 Jacksonville Rd, Colrain, MA
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 04:00 PM -- Highway Garage, 9 Jacksonville Rd, Colrain, MA
  • Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 03:30 PM -- Highway Garage, 9 Jacksonville Rd, Colrain, MA
  • Sat, Sep 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM -- Town Office - outside 55 Main Road, Colrain, MA 01340
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55 Main Road
Colrain, MA 01340
413-624-3454
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