PITTSFIELD, Mass. — MassDevelopment and Mass Cultural Council announced the award of a $6,159,900 investment into 88 nonprofit and municipal cultural organizations through the Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF), which the two agencies jointly administer.

 

Berkshire County awardees include:

 

Barrington Stage was awarded $112,000 to install updated theatrical lighting and audio equipment for the St. Germain Stage at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center.

 

Berkshire County Historical Society was awarded $28,000 to support the creation of a new public sewer connection at arrowhead.

 

Berkshire Film and Media was awarded $200,000 was awarded $200,000 to complete predevelopment costs for the creation of BFMC+/Kemble Street Studios.

 

Berkshire Pulse was awarded $10,000 to study the feasibility of expanding studio space into the second floor of 420 Park Street.

 

Berkshire Theatre Group was awarded $153,000 for the installation of solar panels on the Colonial Theatre and warehouse roof.

 

Hancock Shaker Village  was awarded $200,000 to expand gallery space, create a new climate-controlled collections storage area, install an elevator, and reconfigure lobby and reception areas.

 

Sheffield Historical Society was awarded $78,000 for drainage, grout and foundation work to the Old Stone Store.

 

Monterey was awarded $33,000 for architectural and engineering plans for the construction of new open air pavilion as part of the Monterey Community Center.

 

The Triplex Cinema was awarded $200,000 to support the reopening their second largest theater by making the building ADA-compliant and improving health and safety measures.

 

Ventfort Hall was awarded $149,000 to repair and rebuild four chimneys on the mansion roof.

 

CFF provides capital and planning grants to nonprofit organizations, colleges, and municipalities that own or operate facilities primarily focused on the arts, humanities, and sciences. These awards invest in the acquisition, design, repair, renovation, expansion, and construction of nonprofit and municipal cultural facilities. All selected projects are subject to a 1:1 matching requirement.

 

The Cultural Facilities Fund is financed annually through the Governor's Capital Spending Plan. In FY24, the Healey-Driscoll Administration invested $10 million into the CFF, which supports the awards announced today.