The Sandisfield Cultural Council is pleased to announce that $7,005 in grants has been awarded to 16 organizations or individuals to provide cultural programming to the residents of Sandisfield and surrounding areas in fiscal year 2025.

• Berkshire South Community Center, Berkshire Ukulele Band and Berkshire Sings
• Berkshire Pulse, Theater Dance Residency at Farmington River Elementary
• Farmington River Elementary for a Force and Motion program, field trips to Hancock Shaker Village and the Mahaiwe, plus a Community Musical production
• Farmington River PTA, Inflatable Planetarium at the school
• Festival Latino of the Berkshires
• Greenagers, Education and Trail Stewardship at Yanner Park
• MUSIC Dance.edu, Hip Hop Chair Dance Exercise for Seniors
• Natalie Tyler, Contemporary Sculpture at Chesterwood
• New Marlborough Village Association, Meeting House Programs
• Sandisfield Arts Center, Joel Brown and Dave Maswick, Live
• Sandisfield Arts Center, Evening of Song 2025
• Sandisfield Cultural Council, Sandisfield Memorial Day Parade
• Sandisfield Recreation Committee, Sandisfield Family Fun Day
• WAM Theatre, 2025 Community Engagement

In keeping with our council priorities, grants were awarded to applicants that best met the following criteria: The venue should reach a large group in the community. Community-wide gatherings are desired. School children and activities related to learning are a high priority, as well as events for senior citizens in town. Local presenters dealing with the arts, humanities and sciences are encouraged.

The Sandisfield Cultural Council is supported by an annual grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, as well as funding of $500 from the Town of Sandisfield.

The Council seeks additional members to carry out our mission to broaden and enhance the cultural life available to the town of Sandisfield and its residents. Members who join now will have time to get up to speed before the next grant cycle in the fall. Reach out to any current member for more information on joining: Alexcia Adams, Karema Almeida, Connie Canty, Ellen Croibier, Jennifer Hibbins, Jennifer Lenzi or Ashley Nikituk. Or contact us by email at sandisfieldma.gov/cultural-council.