Lakeville Arts and Music Festival Organized by the Lakeville Arts Council

2. Lakeville Arts and Music Festival Organized by the Lakeville Arts Council

3. Chinese New Year’s Celebration Supported by the Carlisle Cultural Council

4. Boxford Music Festival Organized by the Boxford Cultural Council

5. “more involved…” “ I wanted to be more involved in the community.” Blake Ruehrwein, Bridgewater Cultural Council

6. Sculpture installation by DeWitt Godfrey at the Cambridge Arts Council Gallery

7. ArtBeat - the annual arts, music and crafts festival in Davis Square Organized by the Somerville Arts Council

8. Building healthier, more livable, more vital communities

9. “arts are intrinsic…” “Arts are intrinsic to human growth, the value of a community, and a source of joy and respite.” Susan Dion Earabino, Amesbury Cultural Council

10. Helping enrich students' lives by weaving quality arts programs into the curricula

11. Providing opportunities for students to get hands-on experience in the arts

12. Building bridges across cultures

13. Inspiring wonder and sparking creativity

14. “everyone should be involved...” “I believe everyone should be involved in the arts. It is a way to broaden the way we look at everyday life.” Jeanne St. Cyr, Saugus Cultural Council

15. First Friday events Supported by the New Bedford Cultural Council

16. Contributing to the economic vitality of communities

17. Essex Art Center Supported by the Lawrence Cultural Council

18. Dancers of Ritmo en Acción A Program for youth in Jamaica Plain

19. Andover Days Organized by the Andover Cultural Council

20. “ I love my community…” “I love my community and want to nurture cultural activities for everyone living here.” Alan V. Lombardi, New Marlborough Cultural Council

21. Northern Berkshire Creative Arts Center Supported by the Cultural Council of Northern Berkshires

22. The Maudslay Sculpture Show Supported by the Amesbury Cultural Council

23. “Reel to Reel” Digital Film School Supported by the Lynn Cultural Council

24. Belmont Gallery of Art Established by the Belmont Cultural Council

25. “ I believe…” “I believe in the future of my community through the arts in all its forms.” Peter Bergman, Pittsfield Cultural Council

26. Promoting a central place for arts and culture in the everyday lives of communities across the Commonwealth

27. Promoting excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts

28. “…fabric of my community” “It is my mission to support artists and arts programs and to weave diverse art forms and experiences into the fabric of my community.” Kristine Daniels, Fairhaven Cultural Council

29. Hitchcock Center for the Environment Supported by the Amherst Cultural Council

30. Shakespeare & Company’s youth program Supported by the Pittsfield and Lenox Cultural Councils

31. “…break down barriers” “I am a passionate believer in the idea that arts help break down barriers and build communities.” Rebecca Richards, Belmont Cultural Council

32. Enriching lives through the arts, humanities and sciences

33. Artist A. Isaak Ross of Lowell

34. State House by Peter Vanderwalker

35. Thank You Local Cultural Council Volunteers