Cultural Council · August 5, 2025 · 6:30 PM
Amesbury Cultural Council Meeting
Agenda includes discussion and a vote on 2025 grant priorities, budget votes for the Cultural Center general supplies, and a vote to waive Open Studio artist fees for SNAP/Medicaid/WIC recipients. Updates planned on Open Studios 2025, Art @ City Hall, Public Art Projects, and the Poet Laureate.
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Key decisions
Adopted 2026 funding priorities: free musical performances; visual arts and folk crafts workshops; cultural festivals and community building; public art and placemaking/downtown revitalization.
Approved acceptance of ConnectorCare, EBT, and WIC cards to waive event fees for cardholders.
Agenda
Minutes
1. Meeting Minutes
Review and approval of meeting minutes.
3. Treasurer Report
Report from the Treasurer.
4. Grants Report
Report on grants; includes discussion and vote on 2025 grant priorities.
4a. 2025 grant priorities
Discussion and vote on 2025 grant priorities.
5. Marketing Report
Report on marketing activities.
6. Cultural Center Subcommittee Update
Update from the Cultural Center Subcommittee.
6a. General supplies budget vote
Vote regarding a general supplies budget for the Cultural Center.
7. Card-to-Culture
Report/update on the Card-to-Culture program.
7a. Waive Open Studio artist fee for SNAP/Medicaid/WIC
Vote to waive Open Studio artist fee for participants on SNAP, Medicaid, or WIC.
8. Open Studios 2025 Update
Update on Open Studios 2025.
9. Art @ City Hall Update
Update on the Art @ City Hall program.
10. Public Art Projects Update
Update on public art projects.
11. Poet Laureate Report
Report from the Poet Laureate.
12. Matters not reasonably anticipated
Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting.