The Upton Cultural Council (UCC) Grant Recipients
The Upton Cultural Council (UCC) had a busy and productive FY25, awarding $7,100 in grants to 12 applicants for projects and events in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
This round of grants helped fund multiple musical performances throughout the year in a variety of genres, a genealogy workshop, an art festival, local historical presentations, a theatrical performance depicting Historical Women at Memorial Elementary, a Prismatic STEM Laser Assembly at Miscoe Hill Middle School, a Luminary display at the Upton Town Library, and more! Events were all well attended and positively reviewed.
"We are thrilled to bring these programs to Upton and enhance the cultural landscape for our residents," says Jen Conrad, UCC Co-chair. "By supporting local artists and organizations, we aren't just funding events—we're strengthening our community's bonds. We’ve curated a diverse lineup so that every resident can find something that resonates with them."
The UCC is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth, under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the MCC which then allocates funds to each community. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year.
PRESS RELEASE - December 19, 2025
For more information Contact: Jennifer Conrad 617-233-2048 jenniferconrad17@gmail.com
2026 Grant Recipients
Grant Application Information - The grant cycle opens again in early September.
Current members include, Jennifer Conrad, Co-Chair; Robin Jokela, Co-Chair; Kate Baden, Recording Secretary; Shelley Glassman, Social Media Manager; Marie Kitchen, Treasurer; Lyn Haggerty, Member; and Megan Ronzio, Member. We welcome new members! If you are interested in joining the UCC, attending a council meeting, getting more information, or asking questions around submitting a grant proposal, please email culturalcouncil@uptonma.gov. You can also find us (and information about upcoming events) at Upton Cultural Council - Facebook, @UptonCultural (Twitter), or uptonculturalcouncil on Instagram.