Cultural Council · February 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Amesbury Cultural Council Meeting
Key cultural initiatives on the agenda include a vote on a proposal for use of the Amesbury Cultural Center, planning for Open Studios 2026, Art @ City Hall programming, and ongoing public art projects and the Poet Laureate report.
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Key decisions
Grant reception and artist mixer scheduled for March 24, 2026, 5–7pm at the Cultural Center
Cultural Center opening date set for April 1, 2026; ACC will have first priority for reserving the space and City Hall will handle scheduling (Victoria Feger)
Laura Schofield officially joined the Cultural Center subcommittee
A request for a trolley was submitted for Open Studios 2026
Poet Laureate: Stuart Atkins to be presented with an honorary Poet Laureate certificate
Poet Laureate program guidelines are being rewritten to remove references to the Whittier Home
Agenda
1. Meeting Minutes
Approve or review meeting minutes from prior meetings.
3. Treasurer Report
Monthly financial update from the Treasurer.
4. Grants Report
Update on grant applications, awards, and related activities.
5. Marketing Report
Marketing activities and outreach efforts for ACC programs and events.
6. Cultural Center Update
General update regarding the Amesbury Cultural Center operations and activities.
6a. Proposal for use of the Amesbury Cultural Center
Vote on a proposal for the use of the Amesbury Cultural Center.
7. Open Studios 2026
Planning and details for Open Studios 2026.
8. Art @ City Hall
Discussion and planning for the Art @ City Hall program.
9. Public Art Projects
Updates and discussion on current and proposed public art projects.
10. Poet Laureate Report
Report from the Poet Laureate on activities and initiatives.
11. Core values for the ACC
Discussion to define and articulate the core values for the Amesbury Cultural Council (ACC).
12. Goals for 2026
Discuss and set goals for the ACC for 2026.
13. New Business
New or miscellaneous business brought before the Council.
14. Upcoming important dates
Review of upcoming important dates relevant to ACC activities and events.
15. Matters not reasonably anticipated
Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting (late or emergency items).