Cultural Council · December 3, 2024 · 6:30 PM
Cultural Council Meeting
Approved distribution of $12,500 in Cultural Council grants to community arts projects (including Arton the Lawn, the Market Square mosaic workshop, Amesbury Chamber summer music series, and others); council also approved separate funding for a poetry readings series. The Cultural Center renovation was reported as contracted and a launch meeting is scheduled.
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Key decisions
Approved allocation of $12,500 in Cultural Council grant funds to listed community arts projects (51 proposals were received).
Funded Lisa’s poetry readings outside of the regular grants process (separate funding approval).
Agenda
Reports
4. Treasurer's Report - Amy Vander Els
Treasurer presents the commission's financial report.
Reports
5. Marketing Report - Margaret Leahy
Marketing update from Margaret Leahy.
Event
6. Open Studios 2024
Review of Open Studios 2024 finances and a recap of what worked and ideas for 2025.
Event
6a. Finances
Financial update related to Open Studios (presented by Amy).
Event
6b. Re-cap and Ideas for 2025
Recap of successes from Open Studios and discussion of ideas for 2025 (presented by Ann).
Program
7. Art @ City Hall - Ann Johnson
Update/discussion regarding Art @ City Hall programming.
Reports
8. Public Art Report - Margaret
Update on public art initiatives (presented by Margaret).
Reports
9. Poet Laureate Report - Bryan
Report from the Poet Laureate (presented by Bryan).
Grants
10. Grants Report
Grants report including finances, updates on 2024 recipients' projects, and a vote on 2025 grant recipients.
Grants
10a. Finances
Financial update for the grants program (presented by Amy).
Grants
10b. Updates on 2024 Recipients' Projects
Updates on projects carried out by 2024 grant recipients.
Grants
10c. Vote on 2025 Grant Recipients
Formal vote to select 2025 grant recipients.
New Business
11. New Business
Introduction and discussion of any new business items.
Other Business
12. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated
Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting.
Calendar
13. Dates on the Calendar
Review of upcoming dates; next ACC meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm.
Calendar
13a. January 7, 2025 ACC meeting
Next ACC meeting scheduled for January 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm.