Founded in 2006 with a Mass Cultural Council Adams Grant, the RiverCulture Program works to enhance and promote cultural programming in Montague. The RiverCulture Program is administered through the Town's Department of Planning & Conservatation. RiverCulture is the proud recipient of the 2011-12 Massachusetts Commonwealth Award for Creative Community. Given every two years by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Commonwealth Awards shine a spotlight on the extraordinary contributions that arts and culture make to education, economic vitality, and quality of life in communities across the state.

Contact:
Suzanne LoManto, RiverCulture Program Director
Email: riverculture@montague-ma.gov

Phone: (413) 863-3200 ext. 115

Address: Town Hall, Department of Planning & Conservation, RiverCulture Program, 1 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376

Website: www.riverculture.org

MEMBERS:
Jon Dobosz
Caitlin Kelley
Liz Walber
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RiverCulture's Mission

• Enhance Quality of Life;
• Work with a diverse group of community, municipal, educational and business leaders to foster the creative economy of Montague;
• Establish art and culture as a visible element of our identity;
• Establish an environment that attracts new businesses, residents and visitors;
• Develop live-work, retail and studio space throughout Montague.

RiverCulture's Work

• Host and promote cultural events;
• Spearhead cooperative marketing efforts;
• Function as a central resource of information about art and recreation in Montague;
• Convene partners around shared projects, ideas and goals;
• Providing coordination of the Turners Falls Cultural District;
• Participate in the town’s economic development initiatives;
• Analyze the impacts of cultural activity in our community