Fall River Cultural Council

10/08/2026

There are 7 days until the application deadline!!!

🎨 THE FY2027 FALL RIVER CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANT CYCLE IS NOW OPEN! 🎭

If you’re an artist, cultural organization, nonprofit, educator, or community group with a project that brings arts, culture, creativity, and enrichment to Fall River, this is your opportunity to apply for funding.

📅 Application Opens: September 1, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
📍 Eligible Project Dates: December 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027
🔗 APPLY HERE: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/fall-river/

Have questions about the process, eligibility, guidelines, or what makes a strong application?

🎥 Watch the FY2027 Grant Workshop Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB_p-A_6nCM&t=1336s
📄 Review the FY2027 Fall River Cultural Council Guidelines & Priorities:
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/fall-river/

👉 Don't wait until October 15! Start planning your project, gathering your documentation, confirming your venue, and preparing your budget now.

Help us spread the word! Tag an artist, organization, school, or creative in Fall River who should know about this funding opportunity. 🎨❤️

10/04/2026

It’s happening TODAY! This event at SoCo Art Labs was partially funded by a FY 2026 grant from the Mass Cultural Council and the Fall River Cultural Council.

We also want to recognize our friends at Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition - FRACC for also being a sponsor of this event.

👨‍🎨📣 Flint Arts Festival Artist - TODAY! 🖼️

We cannot wait for you to join us TODAY from 11am-3pm for the Flint Arts Festival. Many of our resident artists will be here as well as 1️⃣1️⃣ visiting artists!

🌟Check out our artist coworking space, art gallery, and even the pop-up indie bookstore, Once Upon a Bookstore . 📚

Important details:
🗓️ Sunday, October 4, 2026
⏰ 11am-3pm
📍 418 Quequechan Street, 2nd floor, Fall River, MA 02723

⚠️ We are on the second floor! There is an entrance at the back of the building with a ramp. If you have mobility issues, please park towards the back of the building and use the ramp. It is a longer walk, however, front door brings you to the bottom of a steep staircase.
🚙 There is off street parking along the side and in back of the building

🙅 There is no cost to attend however, there is much art for sale throughout the space as well as with the visiting artists. The bookstore will also be open for your perusal and purchasing pleasure! 🌟

🫶 This event is sponsored in part by the Fall River Cultural Council , Mass Cultural Council and the Fall River Arts and Culture Coalition - FRACC.

Don't let anyone tell you there is nothing to do in Fall River...

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PizbfDMpH/

09/29/2026

🎨 FY2027 GRANT APPLICANTS — IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Did you miss the Fall River Cultural Council’s FY2027 Grant Workshop Meeting?

No worries! The workshop was recorded, and applicants can watch the Fall River Government YouTube channel to review helpful information about the application process, requirements, and what you should know before you submit your grant application.

🎥 Watch the FY2027 Grant Workshop Meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB_p-A_6nCM&t=1336s

📄 Review the FY2027 Fall River Cultural Council Guidelines & Priorities:
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/fall-river/

We strongly encourage all applicants to carefully review the guidelines and priorities before completing and submitting an application.

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE:
📅 October 15, 2026
🕚 11:59 PM ET

Please don’t wait until the last minute to submit because late applications cannot be accepted!

The Fall River Cultural Council encourages applicants to take advantage of these resources to ensure that their application is complete and meets the requirements of the Mass Cultural Council and the Fall River Cultural Council’s own local guidelines and priorities.

🎭🎨🎶 We look forward to seeing the creative projects, programs, and cultural experiences our community has planned for Fall River!

09/24/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

The Fall River Cultural Council invites you to attend our upcoming FY2027 Grant Workshop & Community Feedback Meeting!

If you’re thinking about applying for funding for this grant cycle, then this meeting is a great opportunity to learn about the application process, understand the requirements, and get your questions answered before you apply.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 City Council Hearing Room at the Fall River Government Center

Please use the entrance on Sullivan Drive across from 19 Prime Tapas Restaurant.

The FY2027 grant cycle officially opened on September 1, and we highly encourage anyone interested in applying to attend.

This includes:
🎨 Artists & creatives
🎭 Cultural organizations
🤝 Nonprofits & community groups
📚 Educators & schools
🎶 Musicians & performers
💡 Anyone with a project that brings arts, culture, creativity, or enrichment to the Fall River community

09/17/2026

This is another outstanding program that was made possible through an FY2026 grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, with funding provided by the Mass Cultural Council.

The ten-week program starts this Saturday, September 19, at SoCo Art Labs located at 418 Quequechan St 2nd Floor.

🎃Spooktacular News! The Sketchygoichie DRAW! Fall Workshops start THIS WEEKEND!!!
We’re turning spooky season boredom into hauntingly good creativity with digital art creation led by industry professionals! No experience needed, and we provide the iPads and gear. 👻

🗓️ Saturdays, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, & 11/21
⏰ 12:00 - 1:30 PM
📍 SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St., 2nd flr., Fall River, MA
🎟️ $30 per session (Drop-ins welcome)
💻 iPads + all art materials provided

After each class, parents will receive a digital download link to track and save their child's monsterpieces! Best of all, the fall session concludes with a special Halloween Kids Art Show where young creators can display and sell their digital artwork, keeping 100% of the proceeds.

Spaces are limited. Secure your child's spot today!
🔗 Scan the QR or click the link in the comments to register!

We’re grateful to our funding partners for making this program accessible to more families:
🧡This program is funded in part by a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
🧡Support is also provided by the Senator Montigny Children’s Fund through the SouthCoast Community Foundation.

09/16/2026

This is another event that was made possible through an FY2026 grant from the Fall River Cultural Council, with funding provided by the Mass Cultural Council.

🎨 Explore Fall River’s Textile History at Woven Pathways!

Join Fall River Heritage State Park for Woven Pathways: A Journey through Textile History, a free community event exploring the region’s rich history of weaving, dyeing, and textile design.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Fall River Heritage State Park
100 Davol Street, Fall River

The program begins with the first weavers of Fall River, the Pocasset Wampanoag Tribe, and brings together tribal members and local fabric artist Rhonda M. Fazio of Interwoven and Dyer Maker Studio for workshops, walks, and conversations centered around textile traditions and cultural understanding.

The event is FREE and open to all ages, and all materials will be provided at no cost. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come learn, create, and discover how textile traditions have been woven into Fall River’s history and culture! 🧵🪡

09/15/2026

There are 30 days until the application deadline!

🎨 THE FY2027 FALL RIVER CULTURAL COUNCIL GRANT CYCLE IS NOW OPEN! 🎭

If you’re an artist, cultural organization, nonprofit, educator, or community group with a project that brings arts, culture, creativity, and enrichment to Fall River, this is your opportunity to apply for funding.

📅 Application Opens: September 1, 2026
⏰ Application Deadline: October 15, 2026
📍 Eligible Project Dates: December 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027

🔗 APPLY HERE: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/fall-river/

📢 WORKSHOP SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2026 AT 6:30 PM

📅 Workshop Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1387128306301882

Planning to apply but have questions about the process, eligibility, guidelines, or what makes a strong application?
Attend the upcoming FRCC Grant Workshop on September 24th, 2026, at 6:30 pm. The workshop will be held at the City Council Hearing Room at City Hall!

👉 Don't wait until October 15! Start planning your project, gathering your documentation, confirming your venue, and preparing your budget now.

Help us spread the word! Tag an artist, organization, school, or creative in Fall River who should know about this funding opportunity. 🎨❤️

09/15/2026

🎭 There WILL be DRAMA!!

Make sure to attend the Empowered Theatre & Arts Festival on September 19 & 20 and experience 11 plays in just 2 days!

Come out for a weekend filled with creativity and community:

🎭 See new works first
🎨 Enjoy an outdoor Art & Craft Fair
👏 Support local artists
🎬 Experience a variety of live performances
🤝 Connect with the community
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

📅 September 19 & 20
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM daily
📍 Bishop Connolly Theater & Sports Complex, Fall River, MA

The Empowered Theatre & Arts Festival was partially funded through a grant from the Fall River Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council, helping bring accessible arts and cultural experiences to our community.

Come support local creativity and enjoy two full days of theater, art, and community!

GET READY FOR A WORLD'S FIRST !!
Experience the thrill of something entirely new and exciting!

09/10/2026

Proudly supported by a Fall River Cultural Council FY2026 grant, with funding from the Mass Cultural Council.

Healing Through the Canvas
A Two-Artist Exhibition
Featuring:
Kayla Mateus & Gracen Viveiros

🗓️Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍SoCo Art Labs, 418 Quequechan St., 2nd flr., Fall River, MA

What if art could do more than be seen?
What if it could invite you to pause, reflect, and heal?

SoCo Art Labs is proud to present "Healing Through the Canvas," an immersive exhibition featuring the work of Kayla Mateus and Gracen Viveiros, exploring a shared theme through two completely different perspectives. While their styles and stories are each uniquely their own, every piece was created from a place of vulnerability, hope, and transformation.

As you move through the gallery, you'll experience both artists' worlds, their journeys, questions, and the moments that have shaped them. Each painting tells a story, inviting you to find pieces of your own story within it.

This is more than an art show. It's an experience.
Throughout the afternoon, guests will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive creative activity designed to encourage reflection and personal expression.

Whether you're an art lover, someone seeking encouragement, or simply looking for an inspiring afternoon, we'd love for you to join us.

Come experience the power of creativity, connection, and healing. 💗

🫶Thanks to the Fall River Cultural Council, admission is free!

💻 Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/19RkpNeEeg/

👭 Invite a friend, and come ready to be inspired.
All artwork will be for sale, with prints available!

🚗 Off street parking available in the side lot of the mill.

🚪 If stairs are no issue, enter through the left-hand front door under the large white awning. Go up the stairs and take a right, and SoCo Art Labs is located at the end of the hallway.

⚠️ If stairs are an issue, please go to the back of the building where you will see a ramp. Once you go through the glass doors at the top of the ramp, take a left down the hallway and then a right. You will see a large sign directing you to take another left and SoCo Art Labs is located down the hall.

04/13/2026