Becket Cultural Council seeks funding proposals
Becket – The Becket Cultural Council has announced that the next cycle for local cultural council funding applications for proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs that benefit the Becket community will have a submission deadline of Monday, October 17.
This year, the Becket Cultural Council will distribute $4,400 in grants. Priority will be given to applications that support local youth and senior programs, new applicants or projects, projects that emphasize cultural diversity, and projects that take place in a local venue and show local community support. Previously funded projects included art classes for young and adult students at Becket Arts Center and cultural and educational offerings at Becket-Washington School.
For specific guidelines and complete information, contact Roberta Goldman at rabbina2@aol.com or call her at (413) 623-5234. All applications must be submitted online.
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BTG receives $29,000 grant
Pittsfield — Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) has announced its receipt of a $29,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council‘s Cultural Investment Portfolio. The Cultural Investment Portfolio (CIP) provides unrestricted general operating support grants and project support grants to nonprofit organizations that provide public programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities in Massachusetts.
BTG Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire said, “We’re deeply thankful for the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s CIP grant. As ticket sales only cover half of our expenses, outside funding is vital to maintain our educational and transformative programs and productions.”
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NPC to launch ‘Giving Back’
Great Barrington — The Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires (NPC) has announced the launch of its directory of Berkshire county nonprofits called “Giving Back: Your Guide to Charitable Opportunities in the Berkshires.” Designed to help organizations share information with potential donors about ways to get involved and support their missions, Berkshire County’s 984 nonprofits will be listed free of charge by category. Five thousand copies of the guide will be distributed in November at Berkshire County schools, banks, real estate offices, and businesses.
Nonprofits can gain additional exposure in the guide by purchasing a profile page by Friday, Sept. 9. For more information, contact NPC at (413) 441-9542 or liana@npcberkshires.org.
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Meet and greet with Annie Selke
Pittsfield – On Friday, Sept. 16, from 2:30 – 4 p.m., the Outlet at Pine Cone Hill will host a meet and greet with Annie Selke, founder, designer and CEO of the Annie Selke Companies. At the event, Selke will discuss her design inspirations and creative process. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited and those interested in attending must contact RSVP@annieselke.com by Tuesday, Sept. 13. For more information, call (800) 442-8157.
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Salisbury Bank to offer Shred Day
Great Barrington — Salisbury Bank & Trust Company will sponsor a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. – noon at its Great Barrington location. Each person may bring up to four boxes of paper (paper only; no binders) for shredding.
Salisbury Bank is proud to offer this service as a way of enriching the communities it serves. All shredded paper will be recycled.
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