REFLECTIONS: Westfield River Art Activations 2025

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About REFLECTIONS 2025: Westfield River Art Activations

The Cummington Cultural District aims to be inclusive of arts & culture in the region, supporting individual and projects that are open to, and welcoming of all residents and visitors, and represent a broad range of disciplines and cultures.

Building on our Reflections activations and events since 2021, Reflections 2025 awards are funding opportunities for individual creatives, businesses/organizations, and unincorporated groups to bring exhibits, projects and performances to the Cultural District that reflect on any of the many artistic, cultural and environmental themes of Cummington, past, present and future, this year specifically focused on the Westfield River as a key feature of the Year of the River series of programs. Projects taking place along, or thematically tied to, the river will recieve priority consideration.

Eligibility & What the Fund Supports

Individuals/organizations/groups are eligible for up to $1,000 to underwrite programs, sculpture and performances presented in the Cultural District. Any public artworks will be required to secure formal permission from the property owner before being contracted for the award.

For thumbnails of past exhibits and programs presented, click here.

Questions?

Please email us. If you need help with this application, or to request a paper application, please contact us at culturaldistrictcummington@gmail.com, using the subject line REFLECTIONS.
Applicant Information

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Project Lead Name*

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I am a resident of CummingtonMy business or organization is located in Cummington (please fill Organization Name below)I am an affiliate of a Cummington arts organization, or other Artist group or cooperative (please fill Organization Name below)I have a studio in CummingtonMy project will take place in, or benefit, Cummington
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Individual creative (artist, performer, musician, creative, etc)Unincorporated group (ex: an artist collective without a fiscal sponsor; name in Organization Name below)Business (name in Organization Name below)Not for profit organization (name in Organization Name below)
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Street Address

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Project Lead Email*
Website
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Project Information
Project Title*
Grant request amount*
Which of the Cummington cultural district’s fundamental objectives does your project fulfill? (choose all that apply)*

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Project Proposal*

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Budget*

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