City of Worcester Announces Search for Next Poet Laureate
WORCESTER – Acting City Manager Eric Batista, in collaboration with the City Council and Cultural Development Division, is pleased to announce the nomination process for the City’s next Poet Laureate. The next Poet Laureate’s term will begin Jan. 1, 2023. The deadline to apply or nominate is Oct. 17. More on the City of Worcester […]
Work With Us: Shape the Future of Worcester’s Cultural Sector
Dear Worcester Cultural Coalition member organizations, supporters, and friends: As we shared this past February, the City of Worcester’s Cultural Development Officer and Executive Director of the Worcester Cultural Coalition Erin Williams announced her intent to step aside from her roles in June. While Erin’s departure will be leaving us with the biggest of shoes […]
Create 508: Youth Creatives and Entrepreneurs
The City of Worcester’s Cultural Development Division and Division of Youth Opportunities are collaborating to form the first “Create 508 – Youth Creatives and Entrepreneurs” program. The mission of the program is to support youth to drive Worcester’s culture and community while learning the business of art. Youth Leaders will meet regularly with the program’s […]
City of Worcester Poet Laureate & Youth Poet Laureate Programs
The application deadline for the Poet Laureate & Youth Poet Laureate has been extended to 9am Monday, December 9. Poets may self-nominate, or be nominated by a third party. Worcester City Manager Edward Augustus Jr., in collaboration with the Worcester City Council and Cultural Development Division, is pleased to announce the revival of the City […]