Cultural Council · April 2, 2024 · 6:30 PM
Amesbury Cultural Council Meeting
The council approved making grant payments to artists by direct payment rather than reimbursement, approved moving a Delvena Theater Company performance to the Amesbury Library with a show change (live Zoom presentation), and authorized $200 for updated marketing materials.
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Key decisions
Approve moving the Delvena Theater Company performance from the Senior Center to the Amesbury Library and changing the show to Salem’s Creepy Curses and Hauntings (Zoom performance).
Make the change from reimbursement-based grant payments to direct payments to artists permanent (artists to submit W-9s).
Approve $200 for marketing materials to cover new rack cards and any remaining funds for new business cards.
Agenda
Treasurer
4. Treasurer's Report
Review and discussion of the Treasurer's Report.
Grants
5. Grant requests and payment process update
Consideration of a request from Delvena Theatre Company to change their grant-funded show from a live performance of Mangia, Meatballs and Murder at the Senior Center to a live Zoom presentation of Salem's Creepy Curses and Hauntings for the Amesbury Public Library; and an update on switching from reimbursement payments to direct grant payments for grant recipients.
Marketing
6. Marketing Report
Report and discussion of marketing activities.
Art
7. Art @ City Hall Report
Update and discussion regarding the Art @ City Hall program.
Poet Laureate
8. Poet Laureate Report
Report on Poet Laureate activities.
Open Studios
9. Open Studios
Discussion and planning for Open Studios.
Public Art
10. Public Art Report
Report and discussion on public art initiatives.
New Business
11. New Business
Consideration of new business items.