RiverCulture- Art and Recreation in Montague, MA

Founded in 2006, RIverCulture is the creative economy program for the Town of Montague, Massachusetts. 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 award shines a spotlight on the extraordinary contribution that art and culture makes to education, economic vitality, and quality of life across the state.

Our Mission:

• Enhance Quality of Life;
• Work with a diverse group of community, municipal, educational and business leaders to foster the creative economy;
• 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.

Our 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.