What is the Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council?
A group of interested residents, appointed by the Selectmen, in order to inform the public, qualify applications, and dispense funds allocated by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency. The budget of the MCC is determined by the state legislature and the MCC's source of funds is the Megabucks lottery game.
What is the purpose of the council?
Its purpose is to re-grant state funds for community based arts, humanities, and interpretive science projects and activities to benefit the residents of Hamilton and Wenham. Grant decisions are subject to final approval by the MCC.
Who qualifies to apply for funding?
Massachusetts based individuals, artist, non-profit community groups, cultural institutions, and schools with a particular activity related to the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences and has public benefit may apply.
Council Members:
| Name | Town | Term Expiration |
| Sharon Choqhette | Hamilton | June 30, 2024 |
| Emily Hayden | Hamilton | June 30, 2024 |
| Sara Holden Searles | Hamilton | June 30, 2024 |
| Charlotte Lidrbauch | Hamilton, Chair | June 30, 2024 |
| Lindsey Peabody | Hamilton | June 30, 2024 |
| Laura Range | Hamilton | June 30, 2024 |
| Martha Brennan | Wenham | June 30, 2025 |
| Lauren Consolazio | Wenham | June 30, 2024 |
| Janet Glasser | Wenham | June 30, 2024 |
| Marilyn King | Wenham | June 30, 2025 |
| Darcia Rubel | Wenham | June 30, 2024 |
| Maribeth Ting | Wenham | June 30, 2024 |
Any Wenham resident interested in serving on the Hamilton-Wenham Cultural Council may send a letter of interest to the Wenham Town Administration Office at mmcgovern@wenhamma.gov.
