by Alexcia Adams
Published August 1, 2026

Did you know that over $5,000 a year is provided by the Commonwealth to provide cultural programming for Sandisfield?

Applications are sent in online by organizations or individuals. A committee of local residents that makes up the Sandisfield Cultural Council reviews the applications and awards grants based on the set criteria.

You are invited to participate by...

Enjoying what was funded, such as

August 29 at 7:00pm attend for free The American Story in Song at the Sandisfield Arts Center. The American Story in Song by Jon and Li Waterman .

Borrow for free a musical instrument from the Guthrie Center

Celebrate culture at the September 26th Latino Festival in Great Barrington

To see a full list of awarded grants, visit Sandisfield Cultural Council.

Submitting a grant application

While we always have more requests than we can fund, good ideas are always welcome. Grant applications will be welcome starting in early September through mid-October. Go to: Local Cultural Council Program.

Explore joining the committee

The state requires we have a minimum of five residents on the committee to receive this funding. We have people rotating off in upcoming years and are in danger of losing our funding if we don't have a few more people join. We meet two or three times a year and this is a great low-key way to help support our town. If you're interested in learning more, please email: CulturalCouncil@sandisfieldma.gov or reach out to any current members: Alexcia Adams, Karema Almeida, Ashley Nikituk, Emily Gallagher, or Katherine Murray.