The Wrentham Cultural Council announced the recipients of the 2025 Local Cultural Council Grants, which will fund a wide array of artistic and cultural programs for the Wrentham community. These grants aim to support local artists, cultural organizations, and projects that promote the arts and enrich the cultural life of Wrentham residents.

This year, the Wrentham Cultural Council has awarded funding to a variety of projects that reflect the diversity and creativity of our community. From educational arts programs to performances and exhibitions, the grant recipients represent the rich cultural fabric of our town. The Cultural Council is committed to fostering artistic expression and providing access to high-quality cultural experiences for all residents.

“The Wrentham Cultural Council is thrilled to support so many innovative projects this year,” said Karen Becker, Chair of the Wrentham Cultural Council. “The grants will not only enhance the cultural landscape of Wrentham but also encourage collaboration and creativity within our community. We are proud to invest in programs that offer opportunities for artistic engagement, education, and enjoyment for all ages.”

The Wrentham Cultural Council is one of the local cultural councils established by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency that provides funding for arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. The MCC advances the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector by celebrating traditions and talents, championing its collective needs, and equitably investing public resources. The Council pursues this mission through a wide range of grants, initiatives, and advocacy for artists, communities, organizations, and schools.

The Wrentham Cultural Council is a local agency of volunteers dedicated to promoting the arts and culture in the community. The Council is currently looking to fill multiple spots on the Council. If you have an interest in bringing cultural events to your community, please consider joining! We are looking for people who are passionate about community and supporting the arts (no need to be a professional artist!) The Council is tasked with selection of community grantees and organizing the annual Arts on the Common Festival. The Council has also begun to curate exhibits at the Old Fiske. For more information visit our page on the Wrentham town website wrentham.gov or email us at [email protected].

2025 Community Grantees include:

• Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, Inc.- 50th Anniversary Celebration 

• Bettagere Nagendra Prasad, Pranav Swaroop- Project SARANG - Colors of South Asian Music

• Daly, Rachel- Film Music Hornithology Summer Horn Ensemble 

• Easton Children’s Museum, Inc.-Fossil Discoveries 

• Fiske Public Library-Pop Up Art School

• Fuller Craft Museum, Inc.- Craft for Kids 

• Fuller Craft Museum, Inc.-Craft for All 

• Hurlbut, Steven M.- Jumpin’ Juba Library Concert 

• Illuminate Creative & Theatrical Arts Company, Inc.-Shakespeare in the Skate park 

• Illuminate Creative & Theatrical Arts Company, Inc.-Illuminate’s Media +Tech 

• LiveARTS-The 2024-25 LiveARTS Concert Series 

• M.M.A.S., Inc.- Council on Aging partnership with Mass Arts Center 

• Neponset Choral Society, Inc.-FY24-25 Concert Season 

• Norfolk Cooperative Primary, Inc.-Music with Mr. Dave 

• Powell, Jennifer sculpture “You Are Here” 

• Southeastern Massachusetts Community Wind Symphony, Inc.- Band Concert 

• Sri Kuchipudi Natyalaya LLC- Festivals Of India 

• The Greater Milford Ballet Association, Inc.- Nutcracker Ballet 

• The Un-Common Theatre Company, Inc.- Fall Production - Seussical 

• The Un-Common Theatre Company, Inc.- YPP Production - Disney’s Finding Nemo JR 

• The Un-Common Theatre Company, Inc.- Spring Production - Chicago: Teen Edition

• The Un-Common Theatre Company, Inc.- Young Adult Summer Production – Peter and the Starcatcher 

• Wise, Dennis- The Theft of Dignity: Wrentham Presentation