Cultural Council · August 4, 2026
Amesbury Cultural Council Meeting
Approved a $3,750 Salem Trolley rental for Open Studios and authorized a $200 budget to boost social media promotion; the Cultural Center added a $50 two-hour rental tier and will offer free weekday use to Amesbury nonprofits in 2026.
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Key decisions
Accepted Salem Trolley price of $3,750 for Open Studios transportation
Set a $200 budget to boost social media posts for events
Added a 2-hour rental tier for the Cultural Center at $50
Allow Amesbury nonprofits to use the Cultural Center for free on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in 2026
Schedule Open Mic events at the Whittier Home for the remainder of the year
Agenda
Minutes
1. Approve July Minutes
Approve July minutes.
2. Public Comment
Treasurer's Report
3. Treasurer's Report
Treasurer provides report to the board.
Treasurer's Report
3a. Chamber mixer tickets ($20)
Vote to approve $20 for two tickets to the Chamber’s July mixer.
Treasurer's Report
3b. Reimburse Bailey Campbell for art supplies
Vote to reimburse Bailey Campbell for art supplies for June’s Pride Day and Juneteenth celebration.
Grants
4. Grants Report
Report on grants.
Marketing
5. Marketing Report
Report on marketing activities.
Cultural Center
6. Cultural Center Update
Update on Cultural Center activities and status.
Open Studios
7. Open Studios 2026
Discussion and planning for Open Studios 2026.
Open Studios
7a. Trolley rental approval ($3,750)
Vote to approve $3,750 for trolley rental with Salem Trolley.
Art @ City Hall
8. Art @ City Hall Report
Report on Art @ City Hall program.
Public Art
9. Public Art Projects Report
Report on public art projects.
Poet Laureate
10. Poet Laureate Report
Report from the Poet Laureate.
Fundraising
11. Fund raising plan update
Update on fundraising plan.
New Business
12. New Business
New business introduced at the meeting.
13. Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting
Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting.
Calendar
14. Dates on the calendar
Review of upcoming dates on the calendar.
15. Adjourn