Haverhill Cultural Council-HCC

09/14/2026

We're proud to support this event as one of our 2026 grantees!

09/14/2026

Our FY2027 grant application IS OPEN!

We're looking to award grants to individuals and groups who wish to undertake a project that culturally enriches the City of Haverhill in the ARTS, HUMANITIES, and/or SCIENCES.

We award grants based upon:
- Cultural diversity to the community
- Community support and involvement
- The engagement of all ages, races, abilities, genders, and demographics
- Promoting the City of Haverhill in a positive and inviting way

Examples of projects/programs we're looking to support are public art, school-based, public art events, historic preservation, and performances/concerts.

🌟The council is prioritizing groups/artists who have new, unique ideas for public art, events, and performances this grant cycle.

Learn more and apply : http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/.../application-process/

09/11/2026

Are you applying for a 2027 grant and have questions about your project, community interests, or the application?

Attend our grantee Q & A sessions on Wednesday, September 16th, at 6:30 pm at the Haverhill Citizens Center! The Q & A will wrap up at 7:15 pm.

Learn more about Mass Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council grant program here: https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUGaW9wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXJHT25DZ2laOUVObTVpV1NzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeww2r6pOgY9BJangyBffCUMixfcl9Xdr4VKCJ_37uWD_SzxBxottCEMgrPak_aem_knvfHVsCOHxbHaXWkzaPKg

09/10/2026

Grantee Spotlight: Haverhill YMCA 🎨🖼

This year, we funded the Haverhill YMCA's February Vacation school age program's visit to the Currier Museum of Art!

Through Mass Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council programming, we're allotted funding every year to support arts & culture programs/events in the City of Haverhill!

The application for 2027 projects has opened. Learn more here: https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUBcsZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVdBQm9WN2h6RFpLSTlJblNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5NAiytPRK_hR3XKH1q9s4geBD1SmqYyBrBK57III5pwSGNp0i528IYuF9IU_aem_jQbQzCr_rZ5AFvK3k2xzhQ

We award grants based upon:
- Cultural diversity to the community
- Community support and involvement
- The engagement of all ages, races, abilities, genders, and demographics
- Promoting the City of Haverhill in a positive and inviting way

Examples of projects/programs we're looking to support are public art, school-based, public art events, historic preservation, and performances/concerts.

🌟The council is prioritizing groups/artists who have new, unique ideas for public art, events, and performances this grant cycle.

09/10/2026

We're proud to be a supporter of this event through our 2026 grant program!

A great day to be in downtown Haverhill supporting local restaurants, enjoying community, and seeing a spectacular fireworks show!

Grace Potter is coming to Haverhill! Four-time Grammy nominee Grace Potter takes the stage at Team Haverhill's River Ruckus this Saturday, September 12th at 6:15pm - and we are excited!

Check out Grace Potter's brand new album Trespasser, and videos from the singles:

Run Baby Run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ3R7b92mGE

Love Me Not
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VxC9AKKYc4

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors Pentucket Bank, Broco Energy and New York Life Insurance Company for making this festival free for all to attend!

See you Saturday!

Live music all day, Classic Car Show, Kids Zone, art and history, great local foods, and spectacular fireworks over the Merrimack River - it's the best day to be in Haverhill!

09/10/2026

We love supporting this event! A fun, free activity for families with loads of fun things for the kids!

09/08/2026

Looking for information on our FY2027 grant application?

Mass Cultural Council is hosting a virtual webinar on Thursday, September 10th at 6 pm for prospective grant applicants!

MCC will walk through the application process and answer questions.

Go to massculturalcouncil.org for more information on this webinar!

09/05/2026

Our FY2027 grant application IS OPEN!

We're looking to award grants to individuals and groups who wish to undertake a project that culturally enriches the City of Haverhill in the ARTS, HUMANITIES, and/or SCIENCES.

We award grants based upon:
- Cultural diversity to the community
- Community support and involvement
- The engagement of all ages, races, abilities, genders, and demographics
- Promoting the City of Haverhill in a positive and inviting way

Examples of projects/programs we're looking to support are public art, school-based, public art events, historic preservation, and performances/concerts.

🌟The council is prioritizing groups/artists who have new, unique ideas for public art, events, and performances this grant cycle.

Learn more and apply : http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/.../application-process/

09/03/2026

Grantee Spotlight: Pixie Yates

This year, we funded local artist Pixie Yates' Family Art Making event at Gale Park! The event was free, and attendees of all ages got to learn a new painting technique using flowers 🌸

Through Mass Cultural Council's Local Cultural Council programming, we're allotted funding every year to support arts & culture programs/events in the City of Haverhill!

The application for 2027 projects has opened. Learn more here: https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUCmnhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU9HTDNBWmNtVnZ6Szh4TUJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeA0pUOXLNSEBPGuO1EzOBcEHWMamtfWu-Rf3F9ZbT-vF6_HqFKMEZsGIKd_0_aem_YIoq_gAXVNPMeNCB6qK9cw

We award grants based upon:
- Cultural diversity to the community
- Community support and involvement
- The engagement of all ages, races, abilities, genders, and demographics
- Promoting the City of Haverhill in a positive and inviting way
Examples of projects/programs we're looking to support are public art, school-based, public art events, historic preservation, and performances/concerts.

🌟The council is prioritizing groups/artists who have new, unique ideas for public art, events, and performances this grant cycle.