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Committees: Cultural Council Hingham Cultural CouncilThe Hingham Cultural Council is a group of interested residents whose purpose is to support community based projects in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. We are a group of citizens who are appointed by the selectman to dispense public funding by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Artist, musicians, non-profit community groups and schools with a cultural project may apply for funding by writing a grant proposal during the grant cycle. The application process begins in September and all grants must be submitted to the Selectmen's office by October 15th of the given year, for consideration. Grant applications are available at various locations around town including the Selectmen's office. The council reviews each grant during several meetings held each fall. Each project is discussed in detail and based on our current guidelines, we select the appropriate projects for funding. Before applying for a grant, please visit Massachusetts Cultural Council for more information. Our Mission Statement The Hingham Cultural Council's primary purpose is to ensure that Hingham's share of funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council is administered fairly and equitably in the best interests of the Hingham Community. It is also the Council's mission to seek out and encourage enterprising and innovative activities in the arts that can benefit and add to the quality of life in Hingham. These activities should expose a wide range of audiences to fresh, stimulating and culturally enriching experiences. The goal Of the HCC is to raise awareness and encourage individuals, groups and organizations to apply for support toward presenting programs that will benefit Hingham and its citizens.
2007 Annual Report In October 2007, the Hingham Cultural Council welcomed sculptor Susan Luery to the committee. In November 2007, the Hingham Cultural Council met and distributed $4,000 to support the arts and artists in our community. Fourteen grants, ranging from $100 to $1100, were awarded. Recipients included The Second Parish Church Art Show, The Broad Cove Chorale, The Fine Arts Chorale, Company Theatre, The James Library, The South Shore Conservatory, The South Shore Art Center, The Hingham Downtown Association, Hingham Recreation Department, Hull Lifesaving Museum, North River Arts Society, Duxbury Art Association, South Shore Educational Collaborative, and Hingham Senior Center. The HCC is once again grateful for the local support from the Wilder Trust which supplements our funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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