Cultural Council · September 8, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Cultural Council Meeting
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The board will consider a vote to spend up to $125 to hire Evelyn Kovach to distribute Open Studios posters around Amesbury and neighboring towns, and will discuss matters related to the Cultural District.
Agenda
Minutes
1. Approve August Minutes
Vote to approve the August meeting minutes.
Reports
3. Treasurer's Report
Treasurer presents the financial report to the board.
Reports
4. Grants Report
Update on grants (status, applications, awards).
Reports
5. Marketing Report
Update on marketing activities and plans.
Reports
6. Cultural Center Update
Update on Cultural Center operations and activities.
Programs
7. Open Studios 2026
Discussion of Open Studios 2026 and related activities; includes a vote to spend up to $125 to hire Evelyn Kovach to distribute Open Studio posters around Amesbury and surrounding towns.
Reports
8. Art @ City Hall Report
Report on Art @ City Hall activities and status.
Reports
9. Public Art Projects Report
Update on public art projects and initiatives.
Reports
10. Poet Laureate Report
Report from the Poet Laureate.
Planning
11. Fund raising plan update
Update and discussion of the fundraising plan.
Planning
12. Cultural District
Discussion regarding the Cultural District.
New Business
13. New Business
Matters introduced as new business for consideration by the board.
Other
14. Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting
Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting.
Calendar
15. Dates on the calendar
Review of upcoming dates on the calendar.
Adjournment
16. Adjourn
Meeting adjournment.
Motions & votes
Authorize spending of up to $125 to hire Evelyn Kovach to distribute Open Studios posters around Amesbury and surrounding towns for Open Studios 2026.