Cultural Council · October 6, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Amesbury Cultural Council Meeting
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Agenda includes votes on funding four ads in The Merchant and insurance to serve alcohol at the October 23 Artists’ Mixer, plus discussion of the Cultural District, Open Studios 2026, and the fundraising plan.
Agenda
Minutes
1. Approve August Minutes
Approve the minutes from August.
2. Public Comment
General public comment period.
Reports
3. Treasurer's Report
Treasurer provides financial update and report.
Reports
4. Grants Report
Update on grant activity and status.
Marketing
5. Marketing Report
Marketing report and related business.
Marketing
5a. Fund four Merchant ads ($800)
Vote to fund the next four ads in The Merchant for $800.
Cultural Center
6. Cultural Center Update
Update on Cultural Center activities and operations.
Cultural Center
6a. Insurance for Artists’ Mixer (Oct 23)
Vote on funding insurance to serve liquor at the October 23 Artists’ Mixer.
Public Art
7. Public Art Projects Report
Report on public art projects.
Poetry
8. Poet Laureate Report
Report from the Poet Laureate.
Fundraising
9. Fund raising plan update
Update on the fundraising plan.
Cultural District
10. Cultural District
Discussion regarding the Cultural District.
Events
11. Open Studios 2026
Discussion and planning for Open Studios 2026.
New Business
12. New Business
Introduction and discussion of new business items.
Unanticipated
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 and note dates on the calendar.
Adjournment
15. Adjourn
Formal adjournment of the meeting.