If you’re looking for a unique, family-friendly and photo-worthy outdoor activity in Worcester, we have the perfect itinerary to keep you occupied for an entire afternoon.
“Give Me A Sign” features inspirational signs installed throughout Worcester (Source: Facebook)
Worcester is home to dozens of public art projects like Give Me a Sign and the Black Lives Matter mural at the crossroads of MLK and Major Taylor Boulevard. Impressive and inspiring, Worcester's murals are attributed to local, national and worldwide renowned artists who’ve participated in the POW! WOW! Worcester annual arts festival – and simply put, they cannot be missed.
For a limited time this fall there are also window installations in the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District. They kick-off a participatory public art project intended to create a “unique sense of place” through placemaking and beautification projects.
To get you started on your public art tour, here’s a shortlist of 12 murals found within a mile of downtown Worcester’s most infamous public art sculpture, the Burnside Fountain.
Marka 27
Located at Federal Plaza Garage, 570 Main St
Photo by Steven King
Askew One
Located at YWCA of Worcester, 1 Salem St
Photo by Steven King
Slick
Located at The Palladium, 261 Main St
Photo by Lanny Nguyen
TomBob
Located at Jacob Hiatt School, 772 Main St
Photo by Lanny Nguyen
Insane 51
Located at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St
Source: POW! WOW! Worcester
Morgan Blair
Located at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St
Photo by Steven King
Tavar Zawaki
Located at DCU Center, 50 Foster St
Photo by Steven King
Greg Mike
Located at 3 Salem Street
Photo by Steven King
Ben Johnston
Located at 832 Main St
Photo by Ian Lundie
Arlin
Located at 261 Main Street
Photo by Steven King
Max Sansing
Located at Chandler Elementary School, 114 Chandler St
This mural is inspired by Worcester’s “Major” Taylor, the world’s first Black sports superstar. Read more about his legacy here.
Photo by Ian Lundie
Kai Griffiths & Ryan Gardell
Located at George’s Coney Island, 158 Southbridge St
Photo by Halopigg
