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Westport Cultural Council, Westport, MA (2026)

The Westport Cultural Council is looking for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs, and invites organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that will support cultural activities in our community. Applications are available on-line Friday, September 1, 2017 with a deadline for all to be submitted by Monday, October 16th. WCC Chair, Carolyn Duby stated, "These gra

nts support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Westport including concerts, field trips, short-term artist residencies, workshops, and lectures. Our town has an exciting array of programs because of the many groups funded by the WCC grants. The Westport Cultural Council is part of a network of Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. 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. WCC is committee of the town of Westport and supported with funding by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Ellis Charitable Trust, Bank of America. Helen Ellis was an artist, sculptor, dedicated educator and community activist who make a distinctive mark and left a legacy that continues to support local cultural programs. Together, these two funding programs have made it possible for the Westport Cultural Council to award grants that reach all corners of our town and support historians, musicians, educators, theater groups, naturalists, and non profit organizations who help to make Westport a more vibrant and culturally rich community.

04/29/2026

Please note the rain has canceled the ride but the event will go on!

04/26/2026

Celebrate the country’s 250th in Westport!

03/13/2026

The Westport Art Group emerging artists high school student show opens this weekend, enjoy the art and support these students!

Opening next weekend! Here is the link for members to sign up for Gallery Sitting
https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/20F0F4CADA92DA3FF2-62730850-2026

02/20/2026

Time is running out, be sure to get your Westport Cultural Council grants in by March 4th!

Apply for FundingGrants AvailableThe Westport Cultural Council administers two grants each year, the Local Cultural Council Program (LCC), which is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant initiative, and the new Westport Cultural Council Community Grants. The WCC Community Grants combines o...

02/05/2026

Do you love Westport and its history, culture, and arts? We have just the opportunity for you. The Westport Cultural Council (WCC) has openings! Due to term limits and life changes, the Westport Cultural Council is looking for new additional members to fill upcoming vacancies. This non-paying opportunity to join an official town committee requires attendance at their monthly meeting and on average, up to 5 hours a month reviewing grants, following up with grantees, and attending WCC sponsored events. Being a member of the WCC provides the opportunity to learn more about all of the wonderful cultural events in Westport throughout the year and to help provide WCC funding. No experience is needed but a love of Westport and familiarity with the local arts, nonprofits, and cultural groups is definitely an asset for the position. Please message or email us if you have an interest or questions and we will be happy to get back to you. Thank you and please feel free to share with someone you think would enjoy this opportunity!

Home2026 Local Cultural GrantsThe Westport Cultural Council congratulates the 2026 recipients of the annual Massachusetts Cultural Council local grants. Westport was awarded $8500 from the state’s cultural funding program. The WCC evaluated 32 proposals totaling nearly $30,000 in grant requests. 2...

02/01/2026

Now is the time to apply for the Westport Cultural Council Community Grants s for your community event! Please find more information on our website at https://wptculturalcouncil.org/apply-for-funding/ and get your applications in by March 4th and good luck!

Apply for FundingGrants AvailableThe Westport Cultural Council administers two grants each year, the Local Cultural Council Program (LCC), which is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council grant initiative, and the new Westport Cultural Council Community Grants. The WCC Community Grants combines o...

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Friday	12pm - 5pm

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