The Saugus Cultural Council, which is responsible for allocating thousands of dollars in grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council each year, is seeking new members.
In a statement posted to Facebook, the council said at least four vacancies on the council need to be filled. The council typically meets six times a year on weeknights.
The council’s primary charge is to support cultural activities in town by funding grant applications. The council has funded exhibits, classes, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, performances in schools, workshops, and lectures.
In the past, activities funded have included the Saugus Concerts at the Iron Works; classical music concerts at the Saugus Public Library; field trips to the Boston Tea Party Museum and North Shore Music Theater; passes to the Museum of Science; and workshops for children, adults, and seniors. Last year, roughly half of the organizations that sought funding from the council received money.
The council said it is also looking for high-school students interested in local government to serve on the council and receive community-service credits toward graduation requirements. The opportunity for high schoolers is a new pilot for the council this year, the statement said.
“Our goal is to amplify youth voices to make differences in the community,” the statement said. “This volunteer opportunity allows students to share their talents or try to learn new skills in a safe and mentoring environment. Youth members will gain experience in working as a team in a collaborative environment.”
Anyone interested in serving on the council should contact [email protected] with any questions.
