Worcester Cultural Coalition

Passionate about Worcester’s creative community? 🎨

The Worcester Arts Council is looking for members to help support local arts, culture, grants, events, and community-led creative projects.

Apply today and help shape what’s next for the arts in Worcester!

Click this link to learn more! https://loom.ly/bmuhtl0

Worcester Arts Council
City of Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester’s Bright Community
Artist: Savonne Pickett; Photo Credit: Cristian Nunez

Inspired by the art of collage, this piece celebrates the people who make Worcester such a vibrant and connected community. By bringing together different individuals into one unified composition, the artwork reflects the idea that our unique experiences and backgrounds help shape something greater as a whole. The figures featured include fellow artists, close friends, and family members, highlighting the meaningful relationships that strengthen and define the Worcester community.

Interested in designing your very OWN WooBox? Submissions close 6/19! 🔗 https://loom.ly/xmo5Gsw

WooBox Wednesday!

Artist: Ariel A Timar Alvarez de Amasifuen; Photo Credit: Cristian Nunez

This mural highlights Worcester’s downtown skyline as an inclusive space where everyone navigates with ease, symbolizing a community dedicated to equal access and universal mobility.🤩

Member Spotlight: New England Symphony Orchestra 🎻

For over 50 years, the Worcester Symphony Orchestra has brought music, performance, and community connection to Central Massachusetts. Founded in 1974, the orchestra continues to create opportunities for professional, volunteer, and student musicians to perform and share their talents.

Want to support the music? Visit their site to learn more about becoming a sponsor and helping make these programs possible.

Woo Box Wednesday! ✨

Artist: Jalix Delacruz; Photo Credit: Cristian Nunez
Location: Lincoln Street

She may look deep in thought, but she’s simply taking it all in. Grateful, honored, maybe a little coy — but fully present in the moment. Draped in her favorite colors, she stands confidently and quietly, ready to show Worcester exactly who she is.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and legacy will never be forgotten. From all of us at Worcester Cultural Coalition, thank you.

Member Spotlight: Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary 🌿

Located in Princeton, MA, this beautiful sanctuary gives visitors a chance to slow down, explore the trails, and connect with the natural world right here in Central Massachusetts.

From bird walks and nature journaling to yoga at the sanctuary, Mass Audubon creates meaningful ways for the community to learn, gather, and enjoy the outdoors.

Their impact goes far beyond the trails — with members, volunteers, and staff helping protect wildlife, support conservation, and care for habitats across the state.

Save this for your next nature day. 🌳 Mass Audubon

Artist: Bridie Wolejko 🎷

Located at Chandler Street & Queen Street, this mural honors Worcester jazz legend Mr. Byard (1922–1999), a celebrated musician known for his incredible talent and larger-than-life personality.

As a young boy, Byard would walk to Lake Quinsigamond to hear local bands perform. He first learned jazz piano before later mastering the tenor saxophone — often playing multiple instruments at once.

Though his life was tragically cut short in Queens, NY, his legacy continues to live on through his music, humor, and the stories shared by friends and family throughout Worcester.

Worcester artists, this one’s for you 🎨✨

Worcester Common Ground and Pleasant Street TDI are looking for artists to help transform 5 storefront windows on Pleasant St. through temporary art installations inspired by community, culture, history, food, family, and the neighborhood itself. This is a paid opportunity accepting applications through May 29th.

Photography, painting, sculpture, video, and more. Let’s bring Pleasant St. to life together. 🪟🔗 https://clarku.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eRw9VdmDpGMPRoa Worcester Common Ground Pleasant Street Business Association

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the Worcester Cultural Coalition 💐