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About RiverCulture

RiverCulture is the creative economy program of Montague, Massachusetts. Founded in 2006 through a Mass Cultural Council Adams Grant, the program was formally adopted by Montague Town Meeting in May 2018. The program has one full-time staff member who works to build capacity across municipal departments, and foster partnerships with stakeholders in the arts and business communities.

RiverCulture is the proud recipient of the 2011-12 Massachusetts Commonwealth Award for Creative Community. Given every two years by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the award shines a spotlight on the extraordinary contribution that art and culture make to education, economic vitality, and quality of life across the state.

Mission

Enhance Quality of Life.
Work with a diverse group of community, municipal, educational and business leaders to foster the creative economy of Montague.
Establish art and culture as a visible element of our identity.
Establish an environment that attracts new businesses, residents and visitors to Montague.

Work

Host and promote cultural events.
Leverage grants, donations, in-kind, and other forms of support for the arts.

Spearhead cooperative marketing efforts.
Function as a central resource of information about art and recreation in Montague.
Convene partners around shared projects, ideas, goals and resources.
Provide coordination of the Turners Falls Cultural District.
Advance public art and placemaking.
Participate in the town’s economic development initiatives.
Analyze the impacts of cultural activity in our community.

Colorful autumn trees with orange, red, and yellow leaves along a riverside with houses in the background.

Funding and Oversite

RiverCulture is funded by grants, the Mass Cultural Council, business sponsors, partnerships, and in-kind donations. The program is housed in the Planning Department with supervision from the Director of Planning and guidance from the RiverCulture Steering Committee.

Steering Committee Members:

Jon Dobosz, Director of Parks & Recreation

Caitlin Kelley, Director of Montague Public Libraries

Liz Walber, Montague Community Television

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