The Worcester Cultural Coalition ( WCC) is a public-private partnership established in 1999 between the City of Worcester and twelve cultural organizations. Today…
Arts & Culture
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The arts are an important part of the region’s cultural fabric. The Central Massachusetts region is known for its excellence in theatre, art and music. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts attracts audiences from near and far to enjoy world-class, off-Broadway theatre performances. The renowned Worcester Art Museum is the pillar of the region’s arts community, housing thousands of unique collections from around the world. Visitors can experience the rich history of the region and its industrial past at the Worcester Historical Museum or explore the region’s niche galleries such as The Cantor Gallery at The College of the Holy Cross or ArtsWorcester. For a hands-on interactive experience, visitors can check out Clayground Paint Your Own Pottery or glass-blowing classes at the Worcester Center for Crafts.
The mission of the Worcester Arts Council is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretative sciences to improve the quality of life for Worcester residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our City. The Worcester Arts Council is a municipal body consisting of nine members appointed by the City Manager. The Council is charged with promoting the cultural affairs of the City of Worcester and allocating funds received by the Council for cultural projects and programs.
featured guides
Explore the Public Art of Worcester, Massachusetts
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Treasures in the Salisbury Cultural District: New Cultural Trail
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Worcester is a Destination for Music Lovers
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Musical Minds in Central MA
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featured events
Art in Motion: 25 Years of Sculpture by George Sherwood
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
- Recurring daily
Explore an extraordinary collection of kinetic sculptures, masterfully crafted by artist and engineer George Sherwood. Art in Motion spans an impressive 25 years of…
FlamencoWoo Dance Summer Program
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Flamenco Worcester SUMMER Classes are forming up and open for registration! Drop-in, mix and match, or take it all! Visit…
FlamencoWoo Winter Dance Program 2025
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of flamenco with our Wed Flamenco Technique classes at Flamenco Worcester. Our classes perfectly introduce this passionate…
New England Botanic Garden
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
- Recurring daily
Come and celebrate the return of spring at New England Botanic Garden with Spring Awakening, an enchanting exhibit showcasing artwork by the New England Society of…
Poetry Extravaganza with Irena Kaci
The Mill is right off Rt 190, has a spacious parking lot, serves delectable apps, entrees, and desserts with a full bar. We’ll have a seperate room for our monthly…