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Hands on the Arts Festival 2019

The Eastham Cultural Council will present the Annual Hands on the Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16, 2018 from 10 am to 5 pm – rain or shine - on the Windmill Green on Rt. 6 in Eastham, MA. 

The FREE festival features a juried arts and crafts show and sale with original works by more than 30 local artisans from 10 am to 5 pm and live entertainment from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Local artists will be selling hand-crafted jewelry; pottery; watercolor, oil and fabric paintings; glass; weaving; wire wrapping; prints; photography; wood crafts and more.

The festival also includes entertainment and "hands on" art activities for children.

Hands on the Arts Flier (2018)

Here is the schedule of events for Hands on the Arts Festival from 2018. The 2019 flier will be posted when details are finalized.

2018 Show Flier

Grant Application Deadline has Passed

The Eastham Cultural Council is accepting Grant Applications to fund programs that promote the availability of rich cultural experiences for citizen’s in Eastham and adjoining communities. These include school field trips, afterschool programs, concerts, festivals, lectures, theater, dance, music, and film. LCC projects take place in schools, community centers, libraries, elder care facilities, town halls, parks, and wherever communities come together.

Deadline for the Grant Application process is Oct. 15th.  For information and to apply, please go to https://www.mass-culture.org/Eastham. Questions? E-mail handsonthearts@gmail.com.

 

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Hands on the Arts Applications, Rules and Transient Vendor Permits (2019)

Forms may be downloaded below...

Show Application
Show Rules
Eastham Transient Vendor Permit

Eastham Cultural Council Annual Report

Mission

The mission of the Eastham Cultural Council (ECC) is to promote excellence, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Eastham residents.

The ECC pursues this mission through a combination of grants, services and advocacy for cultural organizations, schools, communities and artists.

The ECC serves as a community catalyst for projects and collaborations that address cultural needs. Working in the Eastham municipality the council builds relationships that can be beneficial in many ways, including advocating the arts and culture in the community.

Fundraising

The Eastham Cultural Council holds annual fundraisers to provide additional funds to grant or support Council programming. The Eastham Cultural Council raises money to support community projects that are not dependent on state funds including the annual Hands on the Arts Festival.

Arts Education

Through various programs and partners we are able to bring the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences to thousands of children and teens throughout the town of Eastham and local communities. These programs help children and young adults to perform better academically, develop essential workforce skills, and become productive members of our community.

Eastham Municipality

The Eastham Cultural Council is a municipal entity comprised of volunteers appointed by the town’s elected officials and falling under the guideline of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Each year the Eastham Cultural Council receives and distributes grant monies from the state in the amount of approxiamtely $4,500 to support local arts and humanities programs.

In addition, the Eastham Cultural Council is working on plans for the next Hands on the Arts Festival scheduled annually on Father's Day weekend. Volunteers and new members are always needed and welcome.

Respectfully,

Brian LaValley, Chairperson

 

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