Arts Council approves FY2026 grantee payments, plans fall initiatives
East Bridgewater Arts Council approves FY2026 grantee payments and discusses strategic initiatives. With four members present — Erin Dzierzak, Jennifer Cullen, Shelley Bonomi, and Eugene Caruso — the council heard Jennifer Cullen's report on a Massachusetts Cultural Council fundraising meeting
Arts Council · Meeting of July 14, 2026
East Bridgewater Arts Council approves FY2026 grantee payments and discusses strategic initiatives. With four members present — Erin Dzierzak, Jennifer Cullen, Shelley Bonomi, and Eugene Caruso — the council heard Jennifer Cullen's report on a Massachusetts Cultural Council fundraising meeting where other municipalities shared successful independent fundraising and programming approaches. The council learned it can designate up to 20 percent of Massachusetts Cultural Council grant money for expanded community programming and discussed multiple initiatives including an email newsletter, a fall festival with children's painting activities, and a Christmas event on the town common.
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- The complete report — 263 words
Source: the Arts Council meeting of July 14, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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