Event Calendar

Our grant recipients’ projects, ACC events & more

Art on the Lawn: Scrunch-Paint a Silk Scarf
Aug
5

Art on the Lawn: Scrunch-Paint a Silk Scarf

Rain date is Tuesday, August 13, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

See more info on the library’s site:

“Adults, create a stunning tie-dye style silk scarf--no experience necessary! This event is part of our Art on the Lawn summer program series. Perfect for beginners, this workshop, led by Gariné Arakelian of Kulina Folk Art, will guide you through the magical world of colors and how to expertly blend them using our permanent, high chroma, highly transparent liquid fabric paint..”

https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-on-the-lawn-scrunch-paint-a-silk-scarf/

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ACC Meeting
Jul
1

ACC Meeting

All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23

Our meetings are now held in the newly-renovated Amesbury Cultural Center at 37 Millyard! It’s in the Upper Millyard behind Blue Moon and Industrial Supply.

Parking is available at the municipal lot between Barking Dog and Morning Buzz Café, just across the bridge from the Center.

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From Graffiti to Museum Galleries: The Art & Advocacy of Keith Haring
Jun
26

From Graffiti to Museum Galleries: The Art & Advocacy of Keith Haring

Jane Oneail will be presenting on Zoom as part of the Art Talk Series! See more info on the library’s website:

“This month's topic: Keith Haring's vibrant and iconic art captured the spirit of 1980s New York City, blending pop art, graffiti, and social activism. What made his bold, energetic figures and symbols so universally appealing? Haring's work, characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, addressed pressing issues including AIDS awareness. From subway stations to museums, Haring's art continues to inspire and provoke thought decades after his untimely death.”

https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-talk-series-6/

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Watercolor with Alan Bull
Jun
23

Watercolor with Alan Bull

Learn basic watercolor at the Amesbury Public Library with Alan Bull! This is an outdoor program— the rain date is Monday, June 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

See registration and more info at the link below:

https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/alan-bull-placeholder-2/

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Juneteenth Celebration
Jun
14

Juneteenth Celebration

Come celebrate the official end of slavery in the US with Amesbury’s first Juneteenth event at Zach Field Drums and Music!

From 11-12, there will be speakers, poetry readings, and a keynote address. From 12-2 in the parking lot, enjoy live music by Harsh Armadillo, a food truck by Lordya Gourmet, family-friendly games, and more activities! Local support resources will also have tables.

Presenters include:

  • Claudel Frederique, Event MC (City Councilor at Large)

  • Kate Slater, Ph.D. (Amesbury School Committee)

  • Woon Chul Fisher (Chair, Juneteenth Planning Committee)

  • Kassandra Gove (Mayor, Amesbury)

  • Lisa Usani Philips (Amesbury Poet Laureate)

  • Michelle “LaPoetica” Richardson (Featured Spoken Word Artist & Poet)

  • Nicole McClain (President of the North Shore Juneteenth Association)

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ACC Meeting
Jun
10

ACC Meeting

All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23

Our meeting location has changed to the newly-renovated Amesbury Cultural Center at 37 Millyard! It’s in the Upper Millyard behind Blue Moon and Industrial Supply.

Parking is available at the municipal lot between Barking Dog and Morning Buzz Café, just across the bridge from the Center.

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Art on the Lawn: Faux Stained Glass
May
27

Art on the Lawn: Faux Stained Glass

Rain date is Tuesday, June 3, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

See more info on the library’s site:

“Adults, join longtime crafter Rachelle Toth for a simple faux stained glass project where you will be amazed by the transformation of a blank piece of glass into a beautiful, sparkling piece of art. This event is part of our Art on the Lawn summer program series.”

https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-on-the-lawn-faux-stained-glass/

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Poetry Workshop with Amesbury's Poet Laureate
May
20

Poetry Workshop with Amesbury's Poet Laureate

The program will be held in the Amesbury Room of the Amesbury Public Library.

For registration and more information, see the library’s site:

“Adults, join Amesbury's Poet Laureate, Lisa Usani Phillips, for a generative, non-critique poetry workshop involving writing from a prompt and sharing either what you wrote or something about the writing process.”

https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-workshop-with-amesburys-poet-laureate/

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