The Orleans Cultural Council has announced the recipients of its 2026 local cultural grants, awarding full or partial funding to support a diverse slate of arts, humanities, and educational programs in Orleans and the surrounding region. These grants are made possible through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency that supports community-based cultural programming across the Commonwealth.

2026 Grant Recipients include:

• Payomet Performing Arts Center – Circus arts program at Orleans Elementary School

• John Dennis Anderson – Historic costumed presentation: “Gellhorn v. Hemingway: In Love & War”

• Orleans Council on Aging – Summer lunchtime concert featuring Hyannis Sound

• Henry Lappen (Henry the Juggler) – Live performance and educational workshop

• Piti Theatre Company – “Story Wizards” family theater program

• J. Hagenbuckle – “Cape Noir Radio Theater LIVE!” at Snow Library

• Free Family Fun Day – Community event at the Cape Cod Museum of Art

Orleans is one of 329 Massachusetts municipalities that receive annual Mass Cultural Council funding. Grant decisions are made locally by the Orleans Cultural Council, a board of municipally appointed volunteers who serve as stewards and advocates for arts, humanities, and sciences in the community.

Event dates and details will be announced by the recipients as programs are scheduled throughout 2026.