Event Calendar
Our grant recipients’ projects, ACC events & more
Amesbury Public Library StoryWalk
Enjoy the fickle spring air with a Riverwalk.. oops, we mean STORYWALK! 📖
Our friends at the @amesburylibrary have helped us celebrate poetry with a wonderful StoryWalk featuring Amanda Gorman’s “Change Sings”. Start at Water St parking area and walk, scoot, or roll your way to the Oak St bridge to follow the story!
A huge thank you to Bryan Riley and the Poet Laureate Program for funding this StoryWalk!
Creative Movement and Drama Workshop
Sara Conlon is hosting Creative Movement + Drama Workshops on Wednesdays in April, and is offering two class times: 9:15-10 AM and 10:30-11:15 AM.
These classes are designed for ages 2-6, and will guide your child as they explore movement, create stories, and play freely!
When: Wednesday, 8th, 15th, 22nd, + 29th
Where: The Cultural Center, 37 Millyard Amesbury, MA
$20/child or $30/family
To register, please email Sara at saratodeconlon@gmail.com.
Newburyport Literary Festival
Come enjoy a full weekend of events celebrating literature and poetry in Newburyport! Events include talks, panels, and more.
For a detailed schedule, see the link below:
Poemapalooza!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The Amesbury Cultural Council and Poet Laureate Program are absolutely THRILLED to announce our Poemapalooza!
Head on over to the JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER HOME AND MUSEUM for an afternoon of poetry, hosted by our Poet Laureate, Bryan Riley.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2025 from 4 to 7 PM
Where: John Greenleaf Whittier Home and Museum, 86 Friend St. Amesbury, MA
Creative Movement and Drama Workshop
Sara Conlon is hosting Creative Movement + Drama Workshops on Wednesdays in April, and is offering two class times: 9:15-10 AM and 10:30-11:15 AM.
These classes are designed for ages 2-6, and will guide your child as they explore movement, create stories, and play freely!
When: Wednesday, 8th, 15th, 22nd, + 29th
Where: The Cultural Center, 37 Millyard Amesbury, MA
$20/child or $30/family
To register, please email Sara at saratodeconlon@gmail.com.
From Tiffany to Chihuly: Masters of Glass Art
Join us each month to explore and appreciate different artists or artistic movements with Jane Oneail. This month, learn about...
Registration is required; register via Zoom by clicking here.
This program is presented in conjunction with the public libraries of Chelmsford, Ashland, Groton, and Tewksbury and is funded in part by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.
This month's topic: Discover the luminous world of glass art, where molten sand transforms into breathtaking works that capture and refract light in ways that seem to defy the very nature of solid matter. From Louis Comfort Tiffany's jewel-toned stained glass windows that turned churches into cathedrals of color, to Dale Chihuly's explosive blown glass sculptures that bring the ocean's mysteries to museum galleries, to Dan Dailey's whimsical figurative pieces that blend fine art with storytelling magic. This program illuminates how fire, breath, and imagination combine to create some of the most spectacular and ethereal art forms known to humanity.
Image: Louis Comfort Tiffany and Agnes Northrop. Danner Memorial Window, 1913. Private collection.
About the Presenter: Jane Oneail (pronounced OH-neel) is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs for audiences worldwide. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit the Culturally Curious website.
QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION? Contact the Reference Desk, 978-388-8148, option 2 / reference@amesburylibrary.org
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM? Contact Stephanie Smith, ssmith@amesburylibrary.org, 978-388-8148 x607
FUNDING CREDIT: Thank you to the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library for funding this series!
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Pond St. Open Studios
Pond St. Art Studios is popping off First Fridays in Amesbury!
Our friends at Pond St. Studios will be opening their doors to the public for a fun hang – Come mingle with the artists and check out what's been going on!
Stunning art, live music, light bites, and libations 💃
When: May 1 from 5-8pm
Where: Pond Street Studios, 34 Pond St. Amesbury, MA
Bryan Riley at the Gloucester Writers Center
Join Poet Laureate, Bryan Riley, for an Open Mic Night at the Gloucester Writers Center!
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
Get Creative with Collage: The Basics
Join Bonnie Brady for a collage workshop! In this class, makers will learn how to express ourselves using a variety of found papers, magazine images, and glue. We will discuss ways to get started, prime your creativity, and then let it flow.
We will begin with a warm-up exercise using magazine imagery, followed by a handprint collage on a canvas board. We will also discuss how to maintain creative momentum in your daily life. This session is designed to be easy. fun, and stimulating!
For more information and tickets: https://www.bonniebradyartist.com/classes-and-events/get-creative-with-collage
Get Creative with Collage: Decorative Papers and Stencils
Join Bonnie Brady for a collage workshop! In this class, makers will work with decorative papers, stencils, and acrylic paint. You will learn about sources for decorative papers, suitable substrates, and when to use different types of adhesives.
After creating a warm-up collage, we will create a collage on canvas board, choosing from a variety of provided stencils including a dancing figure (shown), hummingbird, dragonfly, lotus, and yoga tree pose.
For more information and tickets: https://www.bonniebradyartist.com/classes-and-events/get-creative-with-collage-decorative-papers-and-stencils
Nature in Your Neighborhood: All About Birds
Mass Audubon is pleased to offer a FREE birdwatching walk made possible by the Amesbury Cultural Council at Woodsom Farm Park on May 26. Learn about bird migration, breeding behavior, and basic identification skills. This program is for adult birdwatchers of all skill levels.
Registration required: here.
Markets 101
Join the Amesbury Cultural Council for our first panel discussion at the Cultural Center! Markets 101 will engage attendees in all things pop-ups/markets, from preparation to application!
The Peale Family: America’s First Artistic Dynasty
Join us each month to explore and appreciate different artists or artistic movements with Jane Oneail. This month, learn about Charles Willson Peale, the patriarch and Revolutionary War veteran, who not only created some of our nation's most important portraits of founding fathers like George Washington, but also founded America's first major museum and fostered a dynasty of painter sons and daughters.
Registration is required; register via Zoom by clicking here.
This program is presented in conjunction with the public libraries of Chelmsford, Ashland, Groton, and Tewksbury and is funded in part by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.
This month's topic: How did one family's dedication to art, science, and education shape the cultural landscape of a young nation still defining its identity? Discover the remarkable legacy of the Peale family, whose artistic talents spanned generations and helped establish the foundation of American art in the early republic. Charles Willson Peale, the patriarch and Revolutionary War veteran, not only created some of our nation's most important portraits of founding fathers like George Washington, but also founded America's first major museum and fostered a dynasty of painter sons and daughters. Through exploring works by Charles Willson Peale, his sons Raphaelle, Rembrandt, and Rubens Peale, along with his daughters Sarah and Anna, this program reveals the intimate story of artistic innovation, family bonds, and the pursuit of both beauty and knowledge in early America.
Image: Charles Willson Peale, The Artist in his Museum, 1822. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
About the Presenter: Jane Oneail (pronounced OH-neel) is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs for audiences worldwide. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit the Culturally Curious website.
QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION? Contact the Reference Desk, 978-388-8148, option 2 / reference@amesburylibrary.org
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM? Contact Stephanie Smith, ssmith@amesburylibrary.org, 978-388-8148 x607
FUNDING CREDIT: Thank you to the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library for funding this series!
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
The Abolitionist’s Refrain
Join the Whittier Home for a performance of the original play The Abolitionist’s Refrain by Punctuate4Productions, written by Michael Cormier. There will be two performances, each lasting thirty minutes. Tickets, free thanks to the Amesbury Cultural Council, will be available soon.
From the Punctuate4 website:
“As the Civil War comes to an end Poet and Abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier celebrates the 13th Amendment that brings an end to slavery. After his initial jubilation, Whittier begins to grasp the true cost of the War. A returning Union soldier and African American poet help him see that abolishing slavery brings new challenges to a divided and wounded nation. Exhausted by decades of fighting to end slavery, Whittier is at a moral crossroad.”
The times for these performances are not yet set, but will be updated when available. A ticket link will also be provided when it is available.
Exhibition | Lasting Impressions by the North of Boston Print Collaborative
We’re thrilled to welcome the North of Boston Print Collaborative, who will be showcasing Lasting Impressions in the Amesbury Cultural Center! Participate in workshops, enjoy demonstrations, and view the stunning works of Muriel Angelil, Bonnie Brady, Gail Cunningham, Sally Dion, Kate Higley, and Susan Stranc.
When: June 20 - 28, 2026. Open on weekends from 12-4 PM, or by appointment
Where: The Cultural Center, 37 Millyard Amesbury
Saturday + Sunday, June 20-21, 12-4pm: Make Father’s Day cards – for all ages! Saturday: Refreshments + music, Sunday: Demos of printmaking techniques.
Saturday + Sunday, June 27-28 from 12-4pm: Meet the artists, and enjoy presentations + demos of printmaking techniques.
Free, and open to the public!
Grants 101
Join the Amesbury Cultural Council for a panel discussion at the Cultural Center! Grants 101 will engage attendees in all things grant writing!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
No Jokey Karaoke
No Jokey Karaoke: a fundraiser to support the Poet Laureate Program
Where: Barewolf Brewing, 12 Oakland Street
When: Wednesday, July 15th from 7pm to 10pm
50/50 raffle
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
Abigail Adams: Legacy and Liberty
Celebrate the spirit of independence with Abigail Adams: Liberty and Legacy at the historic Rocky Hill Meeting House! In this engaging performance, local actor Sheryl Faye brings to life one of America’s most influential women—a revolutionary, mother, and advocate for women’s rights. Set in the eighteenth-century Rocky Hill Meeting House, this program explores Adams’s intelligence, courage, and her enduring call to “remember the ladies.” Join us for an inspiring program honoring her legacy and the revolutionary ideals that shaped a new nation.
Historic New England Members $15; Nonmembers $25.
Tickets and more information can be found here.
Abigail Adams will be portrayed by Sheryl Faye.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Amesbury Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
Entries due: Gathering of Verses High School Poetry Contest
High school students: submit your poems for the 11th Annual Gathering of Verses High School Poetry Contest!
To enter, send your poem and entry form to Christina Bryant at chrisbryant1@comcast.net by April 20th. Please be sure to read all criteria and guidelines on the entry form:
City Hall Circus
“Amesbury's City Hall Auditorium becomes a big top for one unforgettable event. With gravity-defying performances where skill, balance, and showmanship take center stage, internationally celebrated circus performers share the stage with our own neighbors and friends. Stroll our artist midway to discover treasures from local makers, then settle in for a one-of-a-kind show. Tickets are pay what you will—because this magic is for everyone.”
Craft market will be from 11a-3pm and the circus starts at 3pm.
See more information at the link below:
https://theaterintheopen.ticketspice.com/amesbury-city-hall-circus-april-18
UNH's Nossrat Yossini Poetry Festival
This spring, join UNH for (free!) readings, workshops, multi-genre performances, a small press fair, and more. Register today to find out about their poetry prizes, the call for community panels, volunteer opportunities, and all the latest Festival news.
Make sure to check out Poet Laureate Emeritas, Lisa Usani Phillips, in Session IV: Truth Be Told: A Reading & Discussion about Poetic Responsibility from 2-3pm on Saturday, April 18th.
River Bards Anthology Celebration
CELEBRATION & POETRY NIGHT
Celebrate 10 years of poetry with the Haverhill River Bards and the release of Voices of the River Bards. Pick up or order a copy, celebrate together, and enjoy an open mic with poets from the anthology. – 43 Washington Street!
Creative Movement and Drama Workshop
Sara Conlon is hosting Creative Movement + Drama Workshops on Wednesdays in April, and is offering two class times: 9:15-10 AM and 10:30-11:15 AM.
These classes are designed for ages 2-6, and will guide your child as they explore movement, create stories, and play freely!
When: Wednesday, 8th, 15th, 22nd, + 29th
Where: The Cultural Center, 37 Millyard Amesbury, MA
$20/child or $30/family
To register, please email Sara at saratodeconlon@gmail.com.
Community of Makers - Block Printing
Learn block printing!
See registration information here:
https://amesburycarriagemuseum.org/calendar/2026/4/9/community-of-makers-block-printing
Creative Movement and Drama Workshop
Sara Conlon is hosting Creative Movement + Drama Workshops on Wednesdays in April, and is offering two class times: 9:15-10 AM and 10:30-11:15 AM.
These classes are designed for ages 2-6, and will guide your child as they explore movement, create stories, and play freely!
When: Wednesday, 8th, 15th, 22nd, + 29th
Where: The Cultural Center, 37 Millyard Amesbury, MA
$20/child or $30/family
To register, please email Sara at saratodeconlon@gmail.com.
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Tiny Art Show
Come by to see the Tiny Art Show! Community members have dropped off their tiny creations and you get to admire them on display!
This show will be up in the Amesbury Room for the month of April
Community of Stitchers
Do you have a sewing, cross-stitch, knitting, crotchet or other craft project you are working on? Bring it to a meeting of APL’s Community of Stitchers where you can work on your project, get advice from your fellow creators, and show off your work! Local stitching enthusiast and advanced knitter, Sarah Chapman, will be on hand at each meeting to help attendees with their projects. All experience levels are welcome - come enjoy a creative evening with the APL!
No advanced registration required - walk-ins welcome!
Coffee Tasting Across Roast Levels
Join KAHA Coffee Roasters & Siempre Verde Farm for a guided coffee tasting experience to explore coffees across different roast levels. This is a free event open to the entire community, but registration is required due to limited spaces.
This event is designed to be both enjoyable and educational, giving attendees the opportunity to explore a range of coffees across different roast levels and develop a deeper appreciation for the craft behind each cup. It’s a relaxed, welcoming environment with free coffee, muffins from Market Square Bakehouse, and bagels from Abraham's Bagels.
When: March 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Where: 14 Cedar St. #106 Amesbury, MA 01913
Register here.
Fierce Females: Women in Art, Part IV
Join the Amesbury Public Library each month to explore and appreciate different artists or artistic movements with Jane Oneail. This month, learn about a variety of women in art across history and the globe. While this is part IV, you do not need to have seen parts I-III from previous years to appreciate this lecture.
Registration is required; register via Zoom by clicking here.
This program is presented in conjunction with the public libraries of Chelmsford, Ashland, Groton, and Tewksbury and is funded in part by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.
This month's topic: The revolutionary spirit of women artists continues to transform our understanding of what art can be and who gets to create it, from the neoclassical elegance of Angelica Kauffman's mythological scenes to Yayoi Kusama's mesmerizing infinity rooms that challenge our perception of space itself. This program celebrates the fearless creativity and determination of women who refused to be confined by expectations. Through exploring the diverse voices and groundbreaking techniques of these visionary women, we witness the ongoing revolution that refuses to let talent be silenced by tradition, helping to ensure that future generations inherit a more complete and inspiring vision of artistic greatness.
Image: Angelica Kauffman. Self-Portrait Hesitating Between Painting and Music, (detail) 1794. Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire.
About the Presenter: Jane Oneail (pronounced OH-neel) is the founder of Culturally Curious, a company that curates and presents art appreciation programs for audiences worldwide. Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from Harvard University. Born and raised in NH, she has worked at some of the state's most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane has also taught at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University. For more information visit the Culturally Curious website.
QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION? Contact the Reference Desk, 978-388-8148, option 2 / reference@amesburylibrary.org
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM? Contact Stephanie Smith, ssmith@amesburylibrary.org, 978-388-8148 x607
FUNDING CREDIT: Thank you to the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library for funding this series!
Grant Reception and Artist Mixer
Join us for bites and drinks at the new Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard to celebrate the recipients of the 2026 grants! All are welcome to attend.
See the full list of grants awarded at the link below:
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the newly renovated Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Railroad in Song
The Industrial History Center presents musician and songwriter Jon Waterman, who takes his audience on a tour of songs about trains, railroad workers, train wrecks, heroes and hobos.
Member: $20 / Non-member: $25
For registration and ore information, see the link below:
http://amesburycarriagemuseum.org/calendar/2026/2/17/railroad-in-song
Amesbury Poet Laureate Inauguration
We are excited to announce the inauguration of Bryan Riley as Amesbury’s new Poet Laureate on Sunday, February 15th! Come to the Amesbury Library for a celebration and reading.
Bryan Riley has been writing poetry for over 45 years and has been instrumental to our local poetry community. Using his pen-name Bryan P.T. Riley, he has 18 self-published volumes of poetry including Poems for the Clinically Insane and Seven Degrees, as well as a novel, Crispy the Impaler (And other tales of "Whoa! What?").
Riley has received the Readers' Choice, Critics’ Choice, and the Editor’s Choice Awards from National Library of Poetry, and works were included in an anthology that was sent to the moon (yes, really!) via the Writers on the Moon Project.
He has invented a new poetic form, known as the Amesbury Form, which is included in his upcoming volume of poetry, and is most thrilled to have been chosen as the Poet Laureate at the tenth anniversary of its inception.
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the newly renovated Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Women of '76
Presented at the Industrial History Center by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions, experience the untold stories of courage and conviction from five remarkable women who witnessed and shaped the American Revolution.
$25 Members / $30 Non-members
For registration and more information, see the link below:
https://amesburycarriagemuseum.org/calendar/2026/1/22/women-of-76
ACC Meeting
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the newly renovated Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
ACC Meeting
The December meeting will be focused on voting for which grant proposals to fund.
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location for this meeting is the newly renovated Cultural Center in the Upper Millyard!
Monthly Poetry Reading - Jessica Purdy
Join Jessica Purdy for a poetry reading at the Costello Center! Register for the zoom session here.
City Hall Circus
“Amesbury's City Hall Auditorium becomes a big top for one unforgettable event. With gravity-defying performances where skill, balance, and showmanship take center stage, internationally celebrated circus performers share the stage with our own neighbors and friends. Stroll our artist midway to discover treasures from local makers, then settle in for a one-of-a-kind show. Tickets are pay what you will—because this magic is for everyone.”
Craft market will be from 10a-2pm and the circus starts at 3pm.
See more information at the link below:
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Open Studios [Day 2]
Our biggest event of the year! A city-wide tour of working artists’ studios.
Art for sale • Shopping • Demonstrations • Kids’ activities • Food & drink • Live music • Business deals • FREE trolley rides • and much more…
For more information, see the link below:
Play Me a Memory: Piano Bar Sing Along featuring Mel Stiller
Come to Zach Field Drums and Music for a piano sing along! Tickets are $15.
Open Studios [Day 1]
Our biggest event of the year! A city-wide tour of working artists’ studios.
Art for sale • Shopping • Demonstrations • Kids’ activities • Food & drink • Live music • Business deals • FREE trolley rides • and much more…
For more information, see the link below:
Applications close for 2026-2027 Amesbury Poet Laureate
Are you interested in becoming Amesbury’s next Poet Laureate? Applications are open until midnight on 10/31! See the link below for poet laureate criteria and the application form:
ACC Meeting
The November meeting has been moved up to 10/28 to help prepare for Open Studios.
All are welcome! The agenda can be found on the City of Amesbury website: https://www.amesburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-23
Location has been moved back to Cedar Street Studios!
Artist Mixer
Mix it up with other local creative types and our incredibly generous Open Studios business sponsors!
Complimentary light bites and libations. No RSVP needed.
Maudslay is Haunted
Come to Maudslay State Park on the 18th or 19th for a spooky and fun family-friendly haunted stroll! This popular annual event is run by Theater in the Open. Admission is $10 but children under 4 are free.
Rain date is October 25th. See more info at the link below:
Maudslay is Haunted
Come to Maudslay State Park on the 18th or 19th for a spooky and fun family-friendly haunted stroll! This popular annual event is run by Theater in the Open. Admission is $10 but children under 4 are free.
Rain date is October 25th. See more info at the link below: