About Us

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As a Local Cultural Council (LCC), we are part of the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, and our members are appointed by the Belchertown Board of Selectmen for three-year terms.

LCCs are tasked with providing resources, making connections, spearheading programs, and directing funding to individuals and organizations that have – or have the potential to have – the most impact in the cultural life of our community.

grants awarded

Winter Lights lit

bands at food truck fridays

Meet Our Members

Serving Culture with a Smile

Melanie Donovan

Melanie Donovan

Chair and Grants Manager

Term ending 2025

Heidi Brunnell

Heidi Brunnell

Member

Term ending 2026

Kyle Toelken

Kyle Toelken

Food Truck Friday Lead

Term ending 2026

Trista Hevey

Trista Hevey

Winter Light Night Lead

Term ending 2026

Molly Robinson

Molly Robinson

Secretary

Term ending 2024

Jennifer Whitehead

Jennifer Whitehead

Member

Term ending 2024

We All Start Somewhere

Some of us started by coming to a BCC event. Some started by creating something new. Once we saw how BCC is impacting our community, we just had to be more involved. Let us know if you feel that way, too.