Experience OPEN STUDIOS 2025!
Experience OPEN STUDIOS 2025!

Event Calendar
Our grant recipients’ projects, ACC events & more

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.

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!

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:
![Open Studios [Day 1]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627a52fc2b541710fdae5716/1757110715228-6W80QPCHRLELEIV419FX/Amesbury-Open-Studios-2025.png)
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:

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 2]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627a52fc2b541710fdae5716/1757110715228-6W80QPCHRLELEIV419FX/Amesbury-Open-Studios-2025.png)
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:

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 12-2pm and the circus starts at 3pm.
See more information at the link below:

Monthly Poetry Reading - Jessica Purdy
Join Jessica Purdy for a poetry reading at the Costello Center! Register for the zoom session here.

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:

Grants Applications Close
Grant applications close at 11:59pm, October 16th.
Applications, instructions, and funding priorities can be found at: https://www.amesburyculturalcouncil.org/apply-for-a-grant

Community Fundraising night at Flatbread
Enjoy delicious pizza at Flatbread and help support the arts in Amesbury! From 5-9, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Amesbury Cultural Council.

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 has been moved back to Cedar Street Studios for October! Please note that this meeting starts at 6pm rather than 6:30.

Indoor Plant SWAP with the Amesbury Green Team
Bring any indoor plants that you’d like to swap, or just come to find something new-to-you! Run by the Amesbury Green Team.
See more info at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/swap-with-the-amesbury-green-team-13/

Carriagetown Car Show
Downtown streets will be closed to showcase antique and unique cars, motorcycles, and trucks! There will also be a live DJ and a raffle to benefit the Amesbury Carriage Museum and Opportunity Works.
See more information at https://sites.google.com/view/carriagetowncarshow/
Rain date is Sunday September 28th.

Monthly Poetry Reading - Bryan Riley
Join Bryan Riley for a poetry reading at the Costello Center! Register for the zoom session here.

Arts & Crafts Supplies SWAP with the Amesbury Green Team
Bring any arts and crafts supplies that you’d like to swap, or just come to find something new-to-you! Run by the Amesbury Green Team.
See more info at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/swap-with-the-amesbury-green-team-12/

Star Party at Battis Farm
View the stars, Saturn, nebulae, and galaxies through telescopes provided by volunteers! For free registration and more information, see the link below:
https://trailsandsails.org/events/star-party-at-battis-fram-2/

Star Party at Battis Farm
View the stars, Saturn, nebulae, and galaxies through telescopes provided by volunteers! For free registration and more information, see the link below:
https://trailsandsails.org/events/star-party-at-battis-fram/

Live Well Amesbury
Come to the Upper Millyard Amphitheater for live music, games, crafts, and face painting!

Monthly Poetry Reading - M.P. Carver
Join M.P. Carver for a poetry reading at the historic Whittier Home! Register for the zoom session here.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Ryan Fitzsimmons.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Foo Fighters Tribute.

August Artist Mixer
Mix it up with other local creative types— all creators welcome!
Learn about this year’s grant opportunities, plus how to get involved in Amesbury Open Studios.
Light refreshments will be served. Beverages available for purchase in the taproom.

Clothing SWAP with the Amesbury Green Team
Bring any kids Clothes, accessories, backpacks, & lunchboxes (no shoes) that you’d like to swap, or just come to find something new-to-you! Run by the Amesbury Green Team.
See more info at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/swap-with-the-amesbury-green-team-11/

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Frankie Boy.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Jumpstreet.

Community of Stitchers
Bring your favorite fiber arts project to work on with the community of stitchers! See more info on the library’s site:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/community-of-stitchers-17/

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 has been moved back to Cedar Street Studios for August!

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/

Plant Paint Cross Pollinate - Amesbury Library
Hand-paint butterfly mural signs and learn about native plants!
For more information and free registration, see the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/plant-paint-cross-pollinate/

Art Talk Series - The Art of the Selfie: Artist Reflections from the Renaissance to Today
Jane Oneail will be presenting on the art of self portraits from the renaissance to today!
More info and zoom registration at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-talk-series-7/

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by South Bound Outlaws.

Monthly Poetry Reading - Joey Gould
Join Joey Gould for a poetry reading at the historic Whittier Home! Register for the zoom session here.

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Mostly Young.

Art on the Lawn: Linocut Printmaking
Rain date is July 30th.
See more info on the library’s site:
“Adults, join artist Brooke Lambert to for a workshop on making your own linocut block and prints! This event is part of our Art on the Lawn summer program series for adults. ”
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/art-on-the-lawn-linocut-printmaking/

Clothing SWAP with the Amesbury Green Team
Bring any adult clothing or accessories (no shoes) that you’d like to swap, or just come to find something you might like! Run by the Amesbury Green Team.
See more info at the link below:
https://amesburylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/swap-with-the-amesbury-green-team-10/

Downtown Amesbury Summer Series
Live music every Thursday evening, all summer long! This week’s music by Milltown Organ Trio.