Lowell Festival
Foundation
Celebrating Lowell’s Culture & Community.
To enrich the cultural life of Greater Lowell through free, inclusive festivals and programs that celebrate our shared folk heritage.
A vibrant Lowell community united through cultural celebration. We envision the Lowell Festival Foundation as a cornerstone of the city’s cultural life – sustained by passionate volunteers, broad community support, and strong partnerships, so that our festivals thrive for generations to come.
Our History
1977
Foundation Established
1987
First Lowell Folk Festival
1987-89
National Folk Festival Residency in Lowell
1990
1990 Lowell Folk Festival Continues Tradition
1996
Scholarship Program Launched
2009
Cultural Recognition
2013
Governor's Award
2020–2021
Pandemic Impact & Resilience
2023–Today
Broadening Community Engagement
Foundation Governance & Staff
Arthur Sutcliffe
Trustee: Chair
Helene Loiselle
Trustee: Treasurer
Janis Maliszewski
Trustee: Global Food Chair
John Scannell
Trustee: Global Food Chair
Peter Aucella
Trustee: Vice Chair
Pauline Golec
Trustee: Scholarship Chair (Outgoing)
Corey Belanger
Beverage Manager
Brad Buitenhuys
Beth Fraser
David Grondine
Lela Hall
Vanna Howard
Rick Lalime
Janet Leggat
Connor Murray
Scholarship Chair (In Coming)
James Ostis
Jacob Vitali
Julie Galonska
NPS Representative
Lee Viliesis
Executive Director
Sylvia Cunha
Marketing & Partnerships Consultant
Pat Bowe
Accounting Manager
Melissa Curry
Development Consultant
Thanks to our clients, friends & partners
Plus our team of volunteers who made this journey possible.
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