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The Worcester State Visual and Performing Arts Department offers an interdisciplinary, student-centered, artistic education that prepares students for professional lives in the arts. Its educational
The Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to a safe, family oriented parade. We also promote a year round
Founded in 1937, WCLOC Theater Company, Worcester’s oldest community theater, entertains, informs, and nurtures local actors, writers, musicians, production enthusiasts and audiences of the City
Old Sturbridge Village, the largest outdoor history museum in the Northeast, depicts a rural New England town of the 1830s. Step inside more than 40
Broad Meadow Brook in Worcester is the largest urban wildlife sanctuary in New England, with over 435 acres managed by Mass Audubon. Admission is free
Clark Arts is Clark University’s Visual and Performing Arts department. For a full list of our events, please visit: https://www.clarku.edu/departments/visual-and-performing-arts/events/
Joy of Music Program (JOMP) was founded in 1986 by Wendy Webster Ardizzone. She created JOMP’s mission “to enrich lives and foster community through accessible
The Official Shrewsbury Street Italian Heritage Parade of Worcester, MA. Our Committee is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to a safe, family-oriented parade.
Established in 2011 by John-John & Lindiana Semidei, Raices’s main mission is to preserve Latin American culture & dance style specifically in New York Style
Geek.Bar is a Pop-Up Geek Culture Community Center that Supports Local Comic & Vinyl Shops by bringing their inventory out to Bars, Breweries, Venues and
Integral to the WPI Plan, the university’s signature approach to undergraduate education, the Humanities & Arts plays a considerable role in each student’s journey here.
ArtReach is a community art studio located in Worcester. Our mission is to provide accessible, affordable, inspiring art education and art making opportunities for all
Who We Are Established in 1977, CENTRO, formerly Centro Las Americas, is the largest minority led, community based, multiservice, multicultural, multilingual, nonprofit organization in Central
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Founded in 1947, the Worcester Youth Orchestras educates and inspires more than 500 children each year along with bringing live musical performances to some 8,500
The mission of Studio Theatre Worcester is to engage with and inspire the Worcester community by producing high-quality theatrical works, cultivating new plays and musicals,
Music Worcester brings inspiring and varied musical experiences to expanding audiences through concerts, performances, and educational programs. To achieve this vision, Music Worcester aspires: To
Musicians of the Old Post Road is a chamber ensemble, based in the Boston area, that regularly performs in Worcester. The ensemble specializes in the
Greater Worcester Opera is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization whose two-fold mission includes opera performance and education. The company produces one mainstage opera in June, an
Hailed as a group with imagination, style and chops, the Worcester Chamber Music Society took the Worcester, Massachusetts scene by storm with its initial concert
Preservation Worcester is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to maintain for future generations the sites and structures which are significant to the culture, history,
Pursue your passion for music at Pakachoag Music School! Whether young or old, beginner or master, our students grow, with faculty support, in understanding what
The Central Massachusetts Jewish Theatre Company is a volunteer organization deeply committed to both Judaism and theatre. Our mission is to present high-quality plays based
About the EcoTarium The EcoTarium is New England’s leading museum of science and nature, an indoor-outdoor experience dedicated to inspiring a passion for science and
The Major Taylor Museum is a destination, for present and future generations, to discover the extraordinary life and trailblazing career of champion bicycle racer and
The Worcester Art Museum creates transformative programs and exhibitions, drawing on its exceptional collection of art. Dating from 3,000 BCE to the present, these works
The Worcester Center for Crafts is one of Worcester’s oldest cultural institutions and was one of the first organizations of its kind in the United
The Westborough Community Chorus was founded in 1971 by the late Faith G. Newark, Music Director for 31 years. The chorus is now under
Technocopia is a place where people collaborate on projects while sharing ideas, equipment and knowledge. We are a non-profit makerspace and incubator located in downtown
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary is a former farmstead that offers spectacular scenery and supports abundant wildlife on over 1100 acres of protected land. Historic buildings
The Worcester Women’s History Project seeks to raise awareness of the rich history of women in the Worcester area; create national recognition of Worcester’s role
The Worcester Children’s Chorus provides choral music education and performance opportunities for Worcester County children aged 8-18. For ten years, WCC has delivered professional-level instruction
Founded in 1986, the Alice Coonley Higgins Institute for Arts and Humanities enhances the intellectual and cultural life of Clark University by fostering connections between
Founded in 1947, the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra is Worcester’s premiere resident orchestra. It regularly performs at its home, Tuckerman Hall, as well as at Worcester’s
The All Saints Music Series seeks to serve our parish and community in worship, education, and community outreach, developing relationships that enrich us all. Whether
Flamenco is a form of song, dance, and music commonly associated with the Andalusian Roma (Gypsies) of southern Spain. Flamenco Worcester is a group of
The Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI) at Becker College is the state-wide center, designated by the Commonwealth, for entrepreneurship, academic cooperation and economic development across
Creative Hub Worcester is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and equitable Arts and creative opportunities to all Worcester community members, focusing on youth who may
stART on the Street is central Massachusetts’ largest art, music and performance festival. Shop handmade with over 300 artists and crafters, and watch as artists
In September 2020, after the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, & countless Black folks by police, the Stone Soup Artist/Activist Collective and Community Resource
Tumbao Latin Dance was founded by Kristian Santos in 2016 as a local Latin dance studio in Worcester. Tumbao Latin Dance prides itself on building
The Regional Environmental Council is a grassroots food justice organization located in Worcester, Massachusetts. We bring people together to create a just food system and
Arts on the Green is offered to the people of the Worcester area by the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury to celebrate and make possible
WCACA Mission Statement: The WCACA is a 501(c)3 cultural arts association. We are the organizing association for the annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival which takes
The Worcester Music Academy is a community music school dedicated to the cultural growth of the Greater Worcester community. We offer musical instruction to students
The campus community and general public have numerous opportunities to explore the creativity of Assumption students’ talents. Performances in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
The Major Taylor Museum is a destination, for present and future generations, to discover the extraordinary life and trailblazing career of champion bicycle racer and
The Shawna Foundation mission is to support and showcase artists in filmmaking, performance arts and creative endeavors with a focus on underrepresented communities. We are
The mission of ACE is to assist African refugee and immigrant youth and families in achieving education and socio-economic stability through access to academic support,
Mission Statement: To provide a welcoming multifaceted venue to nurture and promote the visual and performing arts communities of Central Massachusetts. Art education, outreach, and
The Grecian Festival has been a highlight of Worcester and Central Massachusetts for the last 42 years. It has become the finest and the largest
501 (c)(3) that provides entertaining and culturally relevant events that reflect the diversity of the community, engages youth at risk, and encourages others to share
Begun in 2003 with concerts in Massachusetts and the U.S. Virgin Islands, The Shakespeare Concerts presents recitals of music inspired by the immortal bard: from
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
The mission of the American Guild of Organists is to foster a thriving community of musicians who share their knowledge and inspire passion for the
AVATAR Computing is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing technology solutions to the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, the Department of Interior,
C.H.E.E.R. is committed to providing cultural, healthy eating, exercise, and education resources to empower youth and enhance our community. Through leadership development, mentorship, community service
The Worcester Public Library is a public library located in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1859 when local resident Dr. John Green, III
The Southeast Asian Coalition of Central Massachusets (SEACMA) assists Greater Worcester’s immigrants, refugees, and long-term residents from Southeast Asia and other parts of the world
The Worcester Hip Hop Congress Chapter is an arts non-profit (501c3) founded in 2021 by a collaborative of local artists, educators, and scholars with a
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is a garden destination and horticultural resource in the heart of New England. Located in Boylston, MA, the
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers (AVM) is a community chorus of about 65 SATB vocalists in Northborough, Massachusetts. Choir members are experienced singers, ranging from 16
A catalyst for creativity and learning, the Prior Performing Arts Center amplifies the arts at Holy Cross and provides the College, the greater Worcester community,
My name is Nayari Veras, owner of NV Creations LLC. I’m an artist who provides onsite paint services and commission paintings to nonprofits, corporations, and
NEFA’s invests in artists and communities and fosters equitable access to the arts, enriching the cultural landscape in New England and the nation.
We are a Dominican Cultural group who through performance and art, work with other nonprofits to teach about the Dominican culture and history to the
ValleyCAST’s mission is to foster a creative and engaged community in the Historic Blackstone Valley that is inclusive and supportive of all people with and
The American Antiquarian Society (AAS) cultivates understanding of the American past, grounded in its ever-growing collection of printed and manuscript sources from the colonial period
WCCA TV is Worcester’s Public Access Community Media, activities are applied arts and communication sciences, supporting digital and media literacy. Empowering all Citizens with access
Blackstone’s Emily Bottachiari and Worcester’s Andy Delcid cooked up an electrifying idea: infuse folk charm into beloved hits and rock the stage in New England’s
Cultural Centre located within Worcester’s Canal District committed to fostering and celebrating Irish heritage through music, workshops and special events.
The No Evil Project is a nonprofit organization that uses art and humour to encourage conversation rather than confrontation in challenging stereotypes and helping people
Arts and culture contribute to a quality of life that keeps a community vibrant and economically alive. WICN Public Radio is a 501(c)(3), committed to
Salisbury Singers, a mixed chorus of selected volunteers under the talented leadership of Music Director Brad Dumont, is now in its 47th season. The chorus
At Crocodile River Music, our mission is to connect audiences and African artists through education and performance. Our focus is on promoting education in performance
A catalyst for creativity and learning, the Prior Performing Arts Center amplifies the arts at Holy Cross and provides the College, the greater Worcester community,
The Mission of the 4th Wall Stage Company is to stage theatrical productions which are of enduring interest that inspire, challenge, and engage our audiences,
VOX New England aims to share and cultivate a passion for classical vocal music by offering engaging performances to diverse audiences, and by providing transformative educational experiences to aspiring
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery exists to promote and support the intellectual and cultural life of College of the Holy Cross and
We are a cultural collective of Latino/a/e/x people hosting cultural and creative activities in inclusive, intergenerational community spaces, bridging and elevating deep societal issues affecting
Providing access to public art, Art in the Park presents a biennial exhibit of large-scale sculptures in historic Elm Park. We collaborate with colleges, public
Apple Tree Arts’ mission is to enrich the community through the arts, by providing high-quality educational music and theatre arts programs for individuals of all
The WCACA is a 501(c)3 cultural arts association. We are the organizing association for the annual Worcester Caribbean American Carnival which takes place annually the
Contemplative arts and movement, such as QiGong, yoga, and meditation, are time tested strategies to open horizons and foster personal and community creativity. Gobinday Yogic
Calliope Productions is a non-profit community theatre founded in 1983, with a mission of providing both high-quality theatre productions for Central Massachusetts audiences and performance
The Icon Museum and Study Center is a one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Central Massachusetts, described as “drenchingly beautiful” by The Boston Globe. Our
qFLIX USA, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation, under the local fiscal sponsorship of Worcester Creative Hub, produces qFLIX Worcester: New England’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival.
WCUW, 91.3 FM, is a non-commercial, community access radio resource dedicated to the exploration and improvement of the communications media in the Central New England
The Burncoat Center for Arts and Wellness (BCAW) is a vibrant community destination dedicated to nurturing the balance between creativity and wellness. At BCAW, we’re
Monano Art provides expressive arts workshops for kids and the community to imagine and transform. We provide cultural workshops and work in cultural production with
Founded in 1976, the Master Singers of Worcester (MSW) is a non-profit community chorus for experienced singers, from young adult to senior, under the direction
Unity Radio is here to amplify the diverse voices of the City of Worcester, bringing you content that matters. From local news and cultural insights
ArtsWorcester engages artists and the public to advance and celebrate contemporary art.
Built in 1857, Mechanics Hall is internationally regarded as one of the world’s great concert halls for its superb acoustics and 19th-century elegance. Regionally, it
The Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) was founded in 1971 with a threefold mission: celebrate the rich literary history and creative energy of Central Massachusetts
Since being established in 2002, the Ritmos mission has been to preserve Latin American culture through dance across the New England area. Ritmos dancers range
OurStory Edutainment is a cultural learning institute that teaches Black history through the fusion of education & entertainment. We use music, poetry, dance, documentaries, spoken
The New England Symphony Orchestra has served Central Massachusetts for more than 46 years, providing programs for the education, enrichment and pleasure of the citizens
Hellenic Arts Society promotes Hellenic arts and culture by providing opportunities for artists of Greek descent who have achieved distinction in their field, and for
The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts presents world-class performances and headlining acts including Broadway hits, comedians and everything in between on its
Founded in 1875, Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is the only local organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing Worcester’s history in all time periods
Render Creative Inc. (DBA Main IDEA) is a nonprofit youth and arts organization, whose mission is to empower youth by providing quality, accessible arts programs
