Clark, Brodeur, and Wong Announce State Grant Supporting Wakefield Cultural Community

Boston, MA - Senator Katherine Clark (D-5th Middlesex) along with Representative Paul Brodeur (D-32nd Middlesex) and Representative Donald Wong (R-9th Essex) are pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Cultural Council has approved $5,850 in funding to the Wakefield Cultural Council.

The MCC’s announcement was made as part of a statewide funding initiative to support a variety of cultural programs and activities in communities throughout the Commonwealth.

“These grants play a central role as we work to develop our local cultural council programs,” said Senator Clark. “With the help of this grant, the Wakefield Cultural Council will be able to continue its mission of supporting local arts programs for the community.”

The Local Cultural Council Program supports thousands of community-based initiatives throughout Massachusetts and is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, providing quality cultural experiences available to all citizens.

“Our local cultural councils provide this district with an important and meaningful service,” said Representative Brodeur. “I am glad the state has allocated these funds for the arts."

“The funding from this grant will help the Wakefield Cultural Council to continue its support of the arts and sciences in our community,” said Representative Wong. “In a time when grants are scarce, we are fortunate to receive this funding.”

The MCC is a state agency supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts and its communities. It pursues its mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists. MCC’s total budget for the current fiscal year is $11.2 million, which includes annual grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and other sources. For more information, please visit www.massculturalcouncil.org.

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