City, College Partnership Grows Worcester Works in Progress
Worcester filmmaker Cyrille Vincent had driven the city’s Major Taylor Boulevard countless times, but never considered who it was named for. “I heard about him — at least my GPS reminded me many times I was on his road downtown,” Vincent said with a laugh. “But I did not know it was referencing an African-American […]
Students Combine Arts, Academics and Real-World Experience Via New Fellowships
Like many rising seniors, Kate Wheeler ’25 was excited to apply her liberal arts education to a summer internship — even if she couldn’t yet see how her majors might intersect in a professional setting. “I’m an economics and theatre double major,” she said. “I love theater, but couldn’t really picture myself going the starving […]
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 the College of the Holy Cross as part of its Scholarship in Action program, the Worcester Cultural Coalition’s (WCC) three-year partnership with the College and the City of Worcester’s Cultural […]
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 & Farmers’ Market to the historic Worcester Common Oval this summer for its 14th year. The popular event series will include six dates, doubling the number of festival dates over […]
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 throughout the summer of 2024. With a terrific lineup of films and a variety of themed nights, this year’s movie series promises to bring joy, laughter, and entertainment to the […]
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 the city into vibrant works of art as part of the WooBox Art Project. Selected artists for this initiative will receive $750 for each design selected by the committee, providing […]
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 with support as speeches were made by artists and City officials, Councilor Khrystian King and Mayor Joseph Petty, standing together against hate and racism, while uplifting Worcester’s black creative community. […]
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. The Worcester Common Oval was adorned with twinkling lights and brimming with festive energy as the city recently hosted its much-awaited Festival of Lights on December 1, 2023. This annual […]
Worcester Creates the City’s Fourth and Largest Local Historic District
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Worcester Cultural Coalition Annual Report 2023
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Worcester Public Library and City of Worcester to Host Poet Laureate Inauguration of Oliver de la Paz
WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester’s Cultural Development Division and Worcester Public Library will host an inauguration ceremony for new Worcester Poet Laureate Oliver de la Paz. The ceremony will take place from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 on the first floor of the Worcester Public Library at 3 Salem […]
Search for Next Youth Poet Laureate Open
WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester’s Cultural Development Division announced Thursday the search for the City’s next Youth Poet Laureate. This call to literary artists seeks poets ages 13-19 who have a significant connection to the Worcester community to serve a two-year term from January 2024 through December 2025. “Serving as the Worcester Youth […]
Movies on the Common Returns to Downtown Worcester for Summer 2023 | City of Worcester, MA
WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) are thrilled to announce the return of Movies on the Common, an exciting outdoor cinema experience in Downtown Worcester throughout the summer. With a diverse lineup of films and various themed nights, this year’s series promises to bring joy, laughter, […]
Worcester Arts Council’s FY24 Grant Applications Open
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is now accepting grant applications for its FY24 funding cycle. The deadline to apply is October 17, 2023. As part of a statewide network of Local Cultural Councils, WAC receives annual funding through Mass Cultural Council (MCC). For FY24, WAC will receive $226,00 from MCC to once […]
Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market Returns to Worcester Common for August 2023
WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester and the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District (BID) are excited to announce the return of the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers’ Market for its 13th year. The popular festival series will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 3, 17, and 31 with a […]
Color the City Festival Returns to Worcester Common
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Color the City Festival, presented by the Create 508 youth program, returns to the Worcester Common for its third year Friday, Aug. 11 from 4 to 9 p.m. The popular youth-driven arts festival is coordinated by a dozen local youth Artist Mentors and Youth Leaders participating in the City’s Create 508 […]
A Summer of Cultural Vibrancy: Interning at the Worcester City Hall- Department of Cultural Development
This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to serve as an Event and Marketing Coordination intern with the City of Worcester Cultural Development Department. Nestled in the heart of Massachusetts, Worcester is a city that buzzes with cultural vibrancy year-round. However, the period from June to September truly shines as a time when the city […]
City of Worcester announces search for next Youth Poet Laureate
WORCESTER, MA – The City of Worcester’s Cultural Development Division, in collaboration with City Manager Eric D. Batista, is pleased to announce the nomination process for the City’s next Youth Poet Laureate. This call to literary artists seeks poets ages 13-19 who have a significant connection to the Worcester community to serve a two-year term, from […]
Fabian Barracks named City’s Cultural Development Officer
WORCESTER, MA – City Manager Eric D. Batista announced Thursday that Fabian Barracks will be appointed the City’s next Cultural Development Officer, effective March 27. Barracks brings more than 10 years of experience managing a theatre and film company in Jamaica where he wrote and directed 11 national theatre projects and produced two film series that […]