About RiverCulture

Contact

Lisa Davol, Cultural Coordinator
One Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
413.230.9910
riverculture@montague-ma.gov

The RiverCulture Project works to create a vibrant and connected Turners Falls community, through innovative partnerships and cultural programming.

Our Mission

To strengthen the creative and cultural industries in the Turners Falls area. We believe that experiencing arts & culture significantly enhances quality of life and is a vital component to a healthy community. By highlighting our heritage and many local assets as we cultivate creative endeavors, we intend to engender a strong sense of place.

Our Goals

Build a strong, cultural community that contributes to the success of its partner organizations.

Build a strong, diverse base of support for cultural economic development among community, political, cultural, educational and business leaders.

Establish art and culture as a highly visible element of the region's identity.

Establishing an environment that attracts businesses, residents and visitors to Turners Falls.

Foster live/work/retail space, studios and new arts facilities in available properties throughout Turners Falls

The project accomplishes this through

Hosting and promoting cultural events

Spearheading cooperative marketing efforts

Collectively branding and presenting our area's best cultural resources to the public

Maintaining a website as a central resource for event and cultural information for use by residents and visitors

Serving as a forum for the RiverCulture Partners to convene around shared topics

Serving as a platform to address local social issues through cultural means

Producing printed materials promoting our resources

Actively participating in the town's economic development initiatives

Analyzing the various impacts of cultural events on our community

The impact of RiverCulture

Cultural events now draw tens of thousands of people yearly to Tuners Falls. A majority of those visitors come from outside of Montague.

In 2007, a total regional economic impact of $785,399 was generated.

Many visitors now have a more positive perception of Turners Falls since attending a RiverCulture event.

How are we funded?

Local sponsorships, the Town of Montague and through a grant from the Adams Art Program of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
How can you support us?