Ipswich Cultural Council

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Ipswich's local cultural council supporting art and culture. Proud to be part of Mass Cultural.

The Ipswich Cultural Council recognizes the importance of cultural development and supports community cultural and arts activities.

10/22/2026

They keep everything running smoothly at our opening receptions:
Charlie Neilson, Pat McNally and Jim Engel

10/20/2026

The Ipswich Cultural Council held its 4oth Annual Art Show & Sale at Town Hall
October 2 - 4 this year. Our opening reception was on Fri. the 2nd and we are pleased
to report it was “standing room only” with patrons of the arts!
I would like to acknowledge our sponsors: Institution for Savings and NE Biolabs and our
donors: Gregory Insurance and Gordon Florists.
We have an exceptional group of volunteers – too many to list here. The show would not exist
without them or our very special w**e stewards: Jim Engel, Charlie Neilsen and Pat McNally, all
of whom come to our rescue every year.
And of course, the facilities staff at Town Hall are always stellar.
Thank you one and all.
Our People’ Choice (the award recipient chosen by attendees) is Bonnie Phaneuf for
“Across the River”. Best in Show – Kirki Thompson for Tools of the Trade, Award of
Distinction – Teri Tacoma for The Crown, Award of Excellence – Joe Demshar for Flags.
Honorable Mentions went to Sam Hamlin, Susan Stone, Mike Smith, Gianna Stillman,
Nina LaPierre, Morgan Petipas, Eser Costanza, William Skelton, Doug Brian and
Sue Ingram. Winning artists receive a cash award!
Music was amazing, as always. Tom Palance Quintette for Friday’s reception,
Mile Lane on Saturday and Chuck Duran and Steve Levy on Sunday.
A heartfelt hank you to Ipswich’s talented artists and all those who supported the arts by
attending the show and buying extraordinary artwork.
With Affection, Mike McGrath and the entire Cultural Council Board.

09/01/2026

ICC Grant Cycle is NOW OPEN!

Visit https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/application-process/ to apply

For any questions or help, email [email protected]

08/20/2026

online registration is up and running!

08/13/2026

hard copy registration papers are available at zenobia/ipswich photo and the ipswich public library.
online registration is still in the works. please call or email mike if you have questions about registering.
[email protected] or 978.356.7972
i will get back to you immediately upon notification.

07/23/2026

The 40th ICC
ANNUAL ART SHOW and SALE
will be held oct 2-4, this fall.
announcements about registration and participation will follow as we near the date!
all ipswich residents and town employees over the age of 17 are welcome to show their artist creations.

07/22/2026

It's the day you've all been waiting for! Vehicle Day with the hotdog picnic! Friday July 24th from 10am to 12pm!

06/25/2026

Check out the art for this season's Bookshop Gallery!
artassociation

06/15/2026

Call for art! Deadline: Monday, June 15.
https://form.jotform.com/261185574700154?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1den1nfulmcho

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Ipswich, MA
01938

Website

http://www.ipswichculturalcouncil.org/

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