The Somerville Arts and Culture Board and Staff are offering five free sessions to help community members prepare for the 2027 Local Cultural Council (LCC) Grant application process.

Information and Application Workshops
These 90-minute sessions are a great opportunity to learn about the grant process, ask questions, and get help with the application forms—whether you have an early idea or are already working on a proposal.

All sessions are free and open to the public!

• What is LCC?
  The Local Cultural Council Grant funds Artist Fellowships, Artist Projects and more!
• What kind of artist can apply?
  We broadly define artists beyond visual arts, such as musicians to writers to dancers to cultural arts and more.
• During the LCC Work sessions…
  SAC board members will offer a short presentation on an aspect of the grant. The majority of the remaining time will be dedicated to working with artists on their applications. 
• Bring…
  Please bring your grant ideas, writing tools or devices. 

Photo above: Lemonade Stand, an LCC-funded project bringing free lemonade and collaborative poetry to Somerville.