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.
Sessions 1–3: Project Grant Ideation and Feedback
These two-hour sessions will help artists and educators develop their project ideas and strengthen their applications ahead of the October 2026 deadline.
Sessions 4–5: 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.
Work session dates:
Work Session #1: August 9th, 4-6pm, Connexion-Somerville, 149 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145
Work Session #2: August 19th, 6-8pm, Central Somerville Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
Work Session # 3: August 31st, 6-8pm, West Somerville Library, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
Work Session #4: September 14th, 6-7:30pm, Connexion-Somerville 149 Broadway, Somerville MA 02145
Work Session #5: September 21st, 6-7:30pm, Virtual meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87607532493?pwd=b59Fwsxzcdgblz3l2tLvgxsbFJtLJJ.1
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When
Sunday, August 9, 2026
4:00pm – 6:00pm
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Where
Connexion
149 Broadway
Somerville,