Are you a local individual, school, or organization that would love to bring an event or project to Upton that would contribute to the cultural life and experience of local residents?  

The Upton Cultural Council (UCC) will begin accepting proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs on September 1, 2023.  The application process will be open until October 17, 2023. 

The UCC is a town council funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council that awards grants to local performers, schools, and organizations that bring cultural events and programming to our town. Our goal is to promote the appreciation of the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in Upton with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.  Prior programs that the UCC has funded include painting classes, baby sign language courses at the town library, a Multicultural Festival at BVT, an outdoor foraging workshop at Stefans Farm, a Mass Audubon Society presentation, a theatrical performance depicting Historical Women at Memorial Elementary School, a science presentation at Miscoe Hill Middle School, multiple musical performances in a variety of genres across town, and more.

For more information on the Upton Cultural Council visit https://www.uptonma.gov/cultural-council.  Application forms, guidance around the application process, local guidelines, funding priorities, application criteria, and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program is available online at https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/.

The council is always looking for new members! For information on joining the Upton Cultural Council, please contact UCC Chair Megan Ronzio at 617-953-5825 / [email protected].