Mahoosuc Arts Council

New England States Touring artist group Akwaaba African Drum and Dance Ensemble; photo by Frank Mullin courtesy of FirstWorks.

Grant Recipient

New England States Touring artist group Akwaaba African Drum and Dance Ensemble; photo by Frank Mullin courtesy of FirstWorks.

Location

Bethel, ME

Artist

Akwaaba African Drum and Dance Ensemble

Fiscal Year Awarded

2009

Grant or Program

New England States Touring (NEST) Grant

Grant Amount

$2,200

The Mahoosuc Arts Council welcomed traditional West African troupe, Akwaaba African Dance and Drum Ensemble, to the greater Bethel area. In addition to a public performance, the troupe visited four area schools to lead a combination of lecture-demonstrations, Q&A, and workshops.

What's Happening

Aug 20, 2025

On the side of a large container on the back of a dump truck, a mural of kids watering plants. Monarch butterflies flutter. It reads behind them, "Belchertown," over a shade of blue found in the sky above.

Stay Connected

Receive the latest news, grant offerings, and community events.

Mahoosuc Arts Council

What's Happening

Making it Public: Community-inspired Artmaking in Belchertown

Amplify your Voice: Support Federal Investment in the Arts & Humanities

Making it Public: Wheatpaste Murals in Montague, MA

Stay Connected