Around Amherst: Cultural Council grants going out to wide variety of events, projects
, 2023-02-01 20:09:25,
AMHERST: A self-guided walking tour of the stained glass windows in downtown Amherst, the return of the annual Odenong Powwow, and a poetry vending machine are among the projects supported by the Amherst Cultural Council.
Matt Holloway and Julianne Applegate, who co-chair the Cultural Council, recently announced 73 grants totaling $61,983 to support various programs and events in Amherst and the region this year. These include music and theater events, natural environment programs, and visual artists.
Grant recipients include Amherst Cinema, Gallery A3 and Amherst Historical Society, and programs will include Salsa con Tacos Latin dance lessons and edible perennial gardening and landscaping. Events organized in conjunction with Amherst Regional High School received $6,320.
State Rep. Mindy Domb, D-Amherst, said in a statement that the council is providing funding for a large number of recipients.
“Once again, these community volunteers, after putting in many hours, continue to demonstrate the immense value of involving the local cultural council in the review and funding process,” said Domb.
One of the main events that the council is contributing financial support to is the Spring Block Party. The council is offering $7,500 to help fund the May 21 event with the Amherst Business Improvement District. More funding is expected through the state’s Festivals and Projects program.
Across the state, more than $3.3 million will be distributed by…
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