Amesbury Cultural Council voted unanimously to hire Evelyn Kovach for $125 to distribute Open Studios promotional flyers. Co-Chairs Sally Nutt and Ann Johnson led preparations for the October 29 mixer at the Cultural Center, with approximately 70 artists registered for the late-October event. The
Amesbury Cultural Council advances Open Studios 2026 with record artist registration. The council unanimously approved a $3,750 Salem Trolley rental with 22 artists already registered and the Cultural Center at capacity. Sponsors Mel Webster and Emily Scott have committed financial support. A
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
Amesbury Poet Laureate Support Committee plans summer events, fundraising. The committee authorized Storywalk funding and scheduled a karaoke fundraiser July 15 at BareWolf with a 50/50 raffle and DJ, an Evening with the Poets on August 12 at the Cultural Center to be televised, and open mics
Amesbury Cultural Council unanimously approves $500 grant for Juneteenth, advances Cultural Center. All 10 council members backed the $500 grant to the Newburyport YWCA for the 2026 Juneteenth celebration, proposed by Co-Chair Sally Nutt. The council is planning to spend a $4,500 grant on Cultural
Poet Laureate Support Committee schedules summer and fall events across Amesbury venues. Bryan Riley confirmed a July 15 karaoke fundraiser at Barewolf Brewery with DJ Jason Dowd, an August 12 Evening with the Poets at the Cultural Center open to the public, and a November 10 Flatbread fundraiser.
Amesbury Cultural Council unanimously adopted its core values and a two-year revenue strategy. Treasurer Joanne Barnes reported the gifts account at $18,553 and a pending $4,500 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for the Cultural Center. In unanimous votes, the council approved the
Amesbury's Poet Laureate Support Committee approved prior minutes and tackled website accuracy issues. Committee member Bryan Riley will reach out to BareWolf Brewing to lock in a karaoke fundraiser for July and search for a willing DJ, while pursuing inquiries about Stop & Shop snack donations for
Amesbury Cultural Council approves prior minutes and hears fundraising proposal. The council, with nine of 11 members present, heard from fundraising consultant Lindsay Haight on a plan to secure year-round programming support, while Treasurer Joanne Barnes reported a gifts account balance of
The Amesbury Cultural Council's Cultural Center Subcommittee finalized summer programming, including a three-session Artist Education Series and a June 20 to July 3 exhibit by the NOB Print Collaborative. Markets 101 and Grant Opportunities for Creatives are confirmed for May 28 and June 24
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