Cultural Council

Meetings

• Next Meeting: April 7th
• Upcoming: May 14th
• 355 East Central Street

  Franklin, MA 02038

• April 7th Meeting Agenda

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members

• John M Ristaino, Chair
  Term expires: June 30, 2025
• Benjamin L Levy, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2027
• Swati Rao, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2026
• Lisa M Oxford, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2027
• Pushpa Latha Jangareddi, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2026
• Nicole E Horsman, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2027
• Kayla J Nisbet, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2027
• Heather J Carroll, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2027
• MD Rakibul Hasan, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2027
• Ryan Hanley, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2028
• William Lee, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2028
• Caryn Parnell, Member
  Term expires: June 30, 2028

Overview

The Franklin Cultural Council is always seeking residents who are interested in enriching our community through the arts and sciences as a member of the FCC.

The FCC grants funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Town of Franklin to support such non-profit organizations and programs as The 4th of July Celebration, Concerts on the Common, Franklin Public Library, Franklin Historical Museum, Franklin Public Schools, local Arts Cultural events and so much more.

Time requirements are limited to a few hours a month, but the cultural rewards are unlimited!

The FY25 Local Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Applications are now available. Learn more and create your account and submit your grant application at the Massachusetts Cultural Council website.

• Application Opened: September 1, 2024
• Application Deadline: October 16, 2024