Worcester Art Museum
The Worcester Art Museum houses over 38,000 works of art dating from antiquity to the present day and representing cultures from all over the world.
City of the Arts
The arts in Worcester are thriving — from niche galleries to the Worcester Art Museum’s world-class collections; from Broadway shows at The Hanover Theatre to concerts at Mechanics Hall, Tuckerman Hall, the Palladium, and the DCU Center.
Worcester’s stART on the Street is central Massachusetts’ largest art, music, and performance festival. And remember to check out the (often free) performances and exhibitions at other Worcester colleges like Assumption College, the College of the Holy Cross, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Opportunities to Get Involved
Opportunities abound to exercise your creativity, including:
- Volunteer with a non-commercial radio station — WCUW or WICN.
- Join WWCA TV, Worcester’s community cable access station, and create your own television show.
- Audition for the 100-member Worcester Chorus (going strong since 1858) or for the Worcester County Light Opera Company.
- Take a class at the Worcester Center for Crafts or Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.
- Check out the non-profit ArtsWorcester, a hub advancing the work of emerging and established regional artists.
- Watch a performance by world-renowned orchestras and guest soloists or take a class at Music Worcester.
