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Worcester Arts Council’s FY27 Grant Applications Open, $250K+ in Grants Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 9/10/2026 12:55 pm WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is now accepting grant applications for its FY27 funding cycle. The deadline to
Exhibit Now Open in Denholm’s Windows
“Uniquely Worcester: Exploring Worcester’s Past and Present” WORCESTER, MA – On Thursday, May 7, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., there will be an opening reception
The Worcester Cultural Coalition welcomes five new board members to its Board of Directors.
The Worcester Cultural Coalition welcomes five new board members to its Board of Directors. Each selected board member demonstrates passion for the arts, leadership and
WPS students eye ‘Origin’ as part of ArtsWorcester Future Arts Workers
On Wednesday, May 28th, fifteen students from Worcester High School proudly unveiled Origin, a thoughtfully curated exhibition showcasing their creative vision and curatorial skills. As
The Power of Culture: What I Learned at the Worcester County State of the Arts Convening
By Fei Wu | May 15, 2025 | Reading Time: 3 minutes On May 14, 2025, I had the privilege of attending the Worcester County
Building a Career in the Arts-One internship at a time
Through a partnership with The Prior Performing Arts Center, Kate Wheeler joined the Cultural Development Office as an intern in Summer 2024 and wrapped up
PRESS RELEASES
Two Local Artists Selected for HC x WCC: Creative Residencies for Worcester Artists at The Prior
WORCESTER, Mass. – Local artists Cyrille Vincent Ndomakette Samba and Daniel Gay have been selected for creative summer residencies at The Prior Performing Arts Center at
Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market Returns to Worcester Common this Summer with Six Dates for 2024 Season
Worcester, MA — The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Worcester are excited to announce the return of Out to Lunch Festival
Movies on the Common Return to Downtown Worcester for Summer 2024
Worcester, MA — The Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) announces the return of Movies on the Common, an exciting outdoor cinema experience taking place
Local Artists Invited to Design Utility Boxes as Part of WooBox Art Project | City of Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester Cultural Development Division, in collaboration with the Worcester Cultural Coalition, is inviting local artists to transform utility boxes across
Catch the Fire
On February 3rd community members gathered at Worcester Center for Crafts to celebrate the opening of the Catch the Fire art exhibition. The room overflowed
Worcester turns into a Winter Wonderland
In the heart of New England, where winters weave a special kind of magic, Worcester recently illuminated the season with its annual Festival of Lights.
