We are expanding our Rise & Shine educational programs with funding from foundations, local cultural councils, and individual donors. These programs are in high demand and serve at-risk populations across the Cape. Our group workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions help individuals suffering from grief, trauma, complex learning challenges, and anxiety. Our licensed mentors and educators are experienced professionals who provide much-needed assistance to these individuals during crucial times in their lives. In addition to that, we offer enjoyable and skill-building programs that include learning mindfulness through a puppet show, forming a drumming circle, experiencing focus through walking a labyrinth, creating sculptural trees in a creative arts class, or making a wooden lighthouse in our Makerspace. These programs have been very successful, and our 2023 partnerships include the Riverview School, Duffy Health, the DY Wave Program, Waypoint Academy, and individuals introduced to the Center through the educators, parents, or corrections departments. With your support, we can continue to provide these programs to those who need them the most. Your donation makes a difference in someone’s life and we urge you to join us in our mission to help those in need.

 

“All week I so look forward to being here because it’s the only time I’m completely relaxed. It helps me so much.” Riverview Student

 

If you're interested in learning more about Rise and Shine, or would like to get involved by booking a workshop, engaging a mentor, or donating to the program, please contact our Director of Learning Diane Giardi at dgiardi@cultural-center.org. We encourage you to support this wonderful initiative in any way you can, as it truly has the power to change lives.

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Access For ALL

The Center is a Museums for All organization. This national, branded access program encourages individuals of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free access to galleries and free admission to concerts year-round simply by presenting their EBT card.  Call our team to make your reservation for up to four guests - 508.394.7100. Or up to four guests are welcome to walk-in to concerts that are not marked sold out. 

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We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Department of Public Health's WIC Nutrition Program, the Massachusetts Health Connector, and hundreds of organizations by making cultural programming accessible to those for whom cost is a participation barrier.

 

EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders can gain free access to galleries and free admission to concerts year-round simply by presenting their EBT card. Call our team at 508.394.7100 to make your reservation for up to four guests. Walk-ins are welcome to concerts that are not marked sold out.  See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.

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