Dedham's Cultural Council was created under State legislation (MGL Chapter 10, Section 58) defining local and regional cultural councils. The local council works to promote the arts and distributes funds made available through the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Grant funding may be available for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs. Organizations, schools, and individuals may be eligible to apply. Grants can support artistic projects and activities, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, lectures, workshops, or performances.

Members

The Cultural Council has up to 22 members who have demonstrated scholarship, creativity or service in the arts. All members are appointed by the Select Board and serve staggered, 3-year terms. Current members include:

NAME ROLE TERM
Virginia Brobst
 Treasurer 06/2027
Andrew Czazasty
 Secretary 06/2027
Meg Duncan
 Co-Chair 06/2027
Barbara Gula Member 06/2027
Virginia Hickey-Ferentinos Co-Chair 06/2027
Amy Haelsen Member 06/2027
Ana Hutker Member 06/2027
Dasha Layne Co-Chair 06/2027
Erik Privert Member 06/2026

Contact

Town boards and committees consist of volunteers who may not be available during business hours. If you need a response during business hours, please contact the Town Manager's Office.

Meetings

Public meeting dates and times are posted at Town Hall and the Dedham Public Library at least 48 hours before each meeting in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law. Meeting agendas will also be posted on this website.