Cultural Council approves $6,500 in spending for Open Studios
Amesbury Cultural Council approves $6,500 in Open Studios spending for fall regional arts event. The council unanimously approved $4,000 for marketing materials and signage, plus $2,000 for contracted musicians to perform at guest artist spaces during the October gathering. Bailey Campbell reported
Cultural Council · Meeting of July 8, 2026
Amesbury Cultural Council approves $6,500 in Open Studios spending for fall regional arts event. The council unanimously approved $4,000 for marketing materials and signage, plus $2,000 for contracted musicians to perform at guest artist spaces during the October gathering. Bailey Campbell reported strong social media engagement following recent Cultural Center programming, including a successful Printmakers' show and Markets 101 workshop.
The council also set a September 15 registration deadline and is pursuing a cultural district designation through the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, with applications open through February 2027.
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Source: the Cultural Council meeting of July 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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