Hopkinton Cultural Council

Hopkinton, Massachusetts

The purpose of the Hopkinton Cultural Council (HCC) is to support public programs in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences which promote access, education, diversity and excellence for residents of our community. This is accomplished by granting funds received from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), in accordance with their guidelines, to individuals and organizations that will present their programs in our community or local area. We fund a variety of programs each year appropriate for diverse age and interest groups. Whenever possible we give priority to Hopkinton artists and organizations. The HCC actively seeks opportunities to increase visibility to groups of different cultures to promote diverse grant opportunities. 
















Call for Artists: Celebration of Diversity Mural in Hopkinton


Hopkinton Cultural Council is seeking artists to extend and grow our Celebration of Diversity Mural in Hopkinton.  We are adding 3 to 5 new segments this year.  We are looking to create a footprint of this moment in our town’s history as we embrace its growing diversity and character.   All ideas and artistic interpretations of diversity are welcome for submission.  Open to working with single or multiple artists. Mural is located on the wooden fence leading from Rt 85 into EMC Park.  Segments 8 foot wide x 7 foot tall.   Media must be long-lived and weather resistant.  

 

For questions, call Ilana Casady at 617-461-9659 or email culturalchair@hopkintonma.gov  


Please send sample images:  culturalchair@hopkintonma.gov  


Entry deadline:  May 1, 2024.  

Jury decision deadline: May 22, 2024.

Installation deadline:  August 31, 2024.

Upcoming Events Which Are Sponsered By HCC Grants

Rang-Holi: Festival of Colors 

By South Asian Circle of Hopkinton

Time: 2PM - 5PM,  04/28/2024 (Sunday); Rain Date: 05/05/2024 (Sunday)

Venue: Weston Nurseries, 93 E Main Street, Hopkinton

Details

Join us! Come play with Holi colors and enjoy mingling with everyone in the community. The spirit of Holi is to put aside our differences and welcome the onset of Spring as one big community! Let's gather and make Hop pop with colors. 


THIS YEAR FEATURES: 

1) Dhol (folk drum) artist Mike Singh from Boston Bhangra team (3:15pm-4:00pm) 

2) DJ Mahesh will be back again to get crowds moving 

3) A short Bhangra dance performed by Hopkinton residents at 4:00pm. 

FREE eco-friendly colors will be provided. Additional round of colors are available for purchase. Indian snacks, food and drink will be available for purchase through a licensed vendor. 

A big thank you to Hopkinton Cultural Council for their grant funding and to our sponsor Heger Dry Dock for their gracious support!

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IMPORTANT PARKING INFO:

Event parking is NOT permitted in the lot at the front of Weston Nurseries. Please use the parking space above the barn with the green roof. Street curb-side parking on Legacy Farms N will also be permitted for any overflow.