Oxford Cultural Council

08/31/2020

The Oxford Cultural Council is interested in your opinion. We'll use your feedback to guide funding priorities for cultural events in Oxford. Please click on the link and let us know what you think!

The Oxford Cultural Council is collecting opinions to help us set our funding priorities for the next few years. Please take a moment to complete this confidential survey by September 15, 2020.

09/30/2019

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The Oxford Cultural Council is collecting opinions to help us set our funding priorities for the next few years. Please take a moment to complete this confidential survey by October 15, 2019.

09/23/2019

Massachusetts Cultural Council

09/23/2019

THE Oxford CULTURAL COUNCIL SEEKS FUNDING PROPOSALS

Proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due October 15th.

The Oxford Cultural Council has set an October 15th deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community.

Grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Oxford including exhibits, festivals, field trips, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.

This year, the Oxford Cultural Council will distribute approximately $7,000 in grants. Previously funded projects include: Art in the Yard at the Oxford Public Library,
concerts on the Common and at the Senior Citizen Center, school field trips, and educational programs at the library.

Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at

Massachusetts Cultural Council

08/28/2019

The Oxford Cultural Council has set an October 15th deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Applications will be accepted beginning September 1st.

These grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in Oxford including exhibits, festivals, field trips, or performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.

The Oxford Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. 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. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.

This year, the Oxford Cultural Council will distribute approximately $7,000 in grants. Previously funded projects include: Art in the Yard at the Oxford Public Library, concerts on the Common and at the Senior Citizen Center, school field trips, and educational programs at the library.

For local guidelines and complete information on the Oxford Cultural Council, contact Sarah Rulnick at [email protected]. Application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at

Massachusetts Cultural Council

01/30/2019

“Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Beneficials,” a 90 minute power point presentation about attracting pollinators and other beneficial wildlife, will be offered by naturalist John Root at 6:00 PM on Thursday, March 21 at the Oxford Free Public Library, 330 Main St. in Oxford. Free admission; perennials for edible landscaping and welcoming birds and pollinators will be offered for sale.

This program is supported in part by the Oxford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

09/05/2018

The Oxford Cultural Council is now accepting proposals for funding, and applications will close on Monday, October 15th. Please read here to learn more about the application process, and what types of applications the council will consider: https://www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public_applicant_guidelines.aspx

"The Oxford Cultural Council receive funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council each year to award to local performers and organizations The primary responsibility of the OCC is to evaluate and fund grant applications that support arts, sciences and humanities in the Oxford community. OCC disperses approximately more than $5,000 in Oxford each year, supporting local events such as Concerts at the Bandstand, individual performers at the Senior Center and field trips for OPS classes."

If you have additional questions, please reach out to the council at [email protected].

Massachusetts Cultural Council

08/13/2018

The Oxford Cultural Council will meet this Thursday, August 16th @ 5:30 PM. We will convene at the Oxford Public Library. The agenda below contains the items that will be discussed.

Minutes and financial update
New member introductions
Needed: Basic Training through MCC
Live animal acts update
Timeline for upcoming proposals and funding
Miscellaneous business

Chairwoman Lauren O'Neill

07/16/2018

The Oxford Cultural Council is now accepting new members to join our committee. All members need to be registered voters, but don't necessarily need to live in Oxford. If you are interested, please reach out via Facebook or email [email protected].

Lauren O'Neill
Chair

06/12/2018

The sub-committee on Funded Animal Acts through the Oxford Cultural Council will be meeting tomorrow (6/13) at 5:30 PM at Isador's Organics. The agenda is as follows, and has been posted at Town Hall.

AGENDA:
Past discussions on live animal acts/funding
Developing updated written guidance
Moving forward: Next steps
Request for votes and announcements

Chairwoman Lauren O'Neill

04/28/2018

Today we met for our April 28, 2018 meeting. We voted to add the page Administration to the Chair's responsibilities, we decided to put off final decision on an Animal Arts Grant policy until the next regular meeting, and we heard a farewell speech from Andrew Marsh. We also elected Councilwoman Lauren O'Neill Chairwoman, Councilwoman Sarah Rulnick Treasurer, and Councilwoman Sue Grenier Secretary.

03/27/2018

Last week I give my final address to the Board of Selectmen, during which I gave the 2018 State of the Council address. The reception was good, and I look forward to seeing how my successor will continue this tradition next year.

-Chairman Andrew J Marsh