About the ACC

The Amesbury Cultural Council is a volunteer municipal board, which means our operating procedures are closely linked to those of the City of Amesbury, as well as those of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. We are always looking for new members to help support our local arts community.

What We Do

The ACC is a Local Cultural Council (LCC), one of 329 LCCs throughout the state of Massachusetts. This program, established in 1982, empowers towns and municipalities to provide financial support to artists, creators, educators, and cultural influencers in their own communities. The Massachusetts LCC program is the largest of its kind in the country.

Cultural Grants

Our primary purpose is to award and distribute cultural grant funds provided by the State of Massachusetts to local applicants each year.

Amesbury Open Studios

We coordinate an annual city-wide tour of working artists' studios.

Poet Laureate Program

In partnership with the John Greenleaf Whittier Home and the City of Amesbury, we provide support for the Poet Laureate program and committee.

Art@City Hall

In partnership with the City of Amesbury, we maintain a quarterly art exhibit in the front lobby of City Hall. Shows are open to all local artists — you don’t need to be a resident to submit work!

Public Art Projects

We occasionally facilitate public art installations to enliven our City’s shared spaces.

Current ACC Members

Co-Chairs: Ann Johnson + Sally Nutt
Treasurer: Amy Vander Els
Secretary: Laura Kozlowski
Madison Barnes
Randy Herman
Margaret Leahy
John Moynihan
Bryan Riley
Aimie Westphal | Library Director
Meghan Fahey | Head of Archives