Cultural Council approves 2026 grant priorities
The Easthampton Cultural Council voted unanimously to keep its local grant priorities and move item 15 up. A member moved and another seconded, per the minutes. Treasurer Nancy Natale said the council has about $230 left, and a member said it funded 32 projects totaling $16,500 this year.
Easthampton Cultural Council · Meeting of August 18, 2026
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Cultural Council voted unanimously to keep its local grant priorities and move item 15 up. A member moved and another seconded, per the minutes. Treasurer Nancy Natale said the council has about $230 left, and a member said it funded 32 projects totaling $16,500 this year.
Sjostedt attended his last meeting, and Eller said she is transitioning off. Tim Mayu's appointment is still pending, so he cannot vote. A reception for artist Amy Johnquist's electric box murals is set for Aug. 20.
In the full story:
- EASTHAMPTON — August 18, 2026
- Public Speak and Membership Turnover
- June Minutes
- Financial Report
- Social Media and Marketing
- Local Priorities and Guidelines
- Annual Project and Reception
- Easthampton City Arts Update
- Grantees
- Board Member Recruitment and New Business
- Who Was There
- Organizations And Documents Referenced
- The complete report: 1,599 words
Source: the Easthampton Cultural Council meeting of August 18, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the meeting transcript. It was corrected where it differed.
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