Cultural Council · January 9, 2024 · 6:30 PM
Amesbury Cultural Council Meeting
Announced Lisa Phillips as the new Poet Laureate; elected new officers (Sally Nutt as Chair, Ann Johnson co‑chair, Amy Vander Els treasurer, Laura Kozlowski secretary); denied a $3,000 grant request from artist Whitney Dellea and approved featuring the Poet Laureate in an upcoming advertisement.
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Key decisions
Elected Sally Nutt as Chair
Elected Ann Johnson as Co‑Chair
Elected Amy Vander Els as Treasurer
Elected Laura Kozlowski as Secretary
Denied Whitney Dellea's $3,000 grant request
Approved featuring the Poet Laureate in the next Amesbury Merchant advertisement
Agenda
1. Welcome + Attendance Roll Call
Welcome and attendance roll call.
2. Approve December Minutes
Vote to approve the minutes from December.
3. Public Comment
Opportunity for members of the public to speak.
Report
4. Treasurer's Report
Financial update from the Treasurer.
Grants
5. Grants Report
Update on approvals/denials and discussion of direct grants with the City.
Marketing
6. Marketing Report
Marketing update; note that Amesbury Merchant deadline is 1/15.
Public Art
7. Art @ City Hall Report
Art @ City Hall update and announcement of a call for art titled "The Beauty Around Us".
Arts
8. Poet Laureate Report
Poet Laureate business including Lisa U. Phillips’ inauguration, Mayor Gove’s inauguration reading, and approval of a Poet Laureate stipend.
Public Art
9. Public Art Report
Report on public art activities.
Elections
10. Officer Elections
Election of officers: Chair/Co-chairs, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Event
11. Artist Mixer
Discussion and planning for an Artist Mixer (date, place, etc.).
12. Confirm 2024 Meeting Dates
Confirm meeting dates for 2024.
13. Adjourn
Formal adjournment of the meeting.