Join the POW! WOW! Worcester planning committee for an informal public assembly to learn more about this public art initiative. We welcome questions and respectful open dialogue. We are honored to have Donald Fisher "3 Bears" Nihawe Pawkuawasa and Supreme Sachem Billy "Winds of Thunder" Guy from The Affiliated Tribes of New England Indians who [...]
POW! WOW! Worcester, a celebration of art and culture, will take place August 26 – September 4, 2016. The event is expected to draw more than 10,000 people in the week leading up to Labor Day. POW! WOW! Worldwide, a producer of international mural festivals, will make Worcester its first ever East Coast festival. The [...]
OPENING RECEPTION: Featuring live music and the opportunity for the community to welcome internationally known muralists MURAL CURATION: The completion of 10+ large scale murals that will beautify the downtown area ARTIST TALKS: Participating artists & local curators hosted at local cultural institutions and open to the community COMMUNITY ART PROJECTs: A collaboration between artists [...]
During POW! WOW! Worcester, Nine Dot Gallery will present an installation highlighting the blue-collar nature of Worcester. The gallery will be distressed and physically converted to create a dialogue on dreams, labor, and sweat equity. Artist & Gallery Owner John Vo will be live painting and altering clothes for the three day duration, August [...]
10 MURALS. 10 DAYS. Join us on Friday, August 26 for Festival Kickoff Fiesta, the Official Opening Reception of POW! WOW! Worcester. Come meet local and international artists, as well as the committee behind POW! WOW! Worcester. Guests will enjoy a private cash bar, which will include signature POW! WOW! Worcester cocktails, as well as [...]
Secret Walls is coming to Worcester: Massachusetts vs. The World. Join us as artists go head to head in a timed art battle! Battle Location – To Be Announced (It’s a secret) Tickets - $5.00 at the door (18+ event) Doors open at 8:00 p.m.; Battle starts at 9:00 p.m. *entry subject to venue capacity. [...]
50 Artists. 50 Signs. Worcester Wares sent 50 "Entering Worcester" signs to artists around the world... and then they sent them back! Come see what they created! Gallery show 6-10pm. Silent auction ends at 9pm Admission FREE with a $20 suggested donation. All proceeds to benefit Main IDEA (a free art program for youth [...]
Summer is winding down but downtown Worcester and its startup community is just getting started. Action! Worcester and the Worcester Business Development Corporation invite you to BYOB (Bring Your Own Business)! Meet other professionals living and working in the City! We'll provide food and we ask all attendees to bring their own beverages (beer, wine, [...]
Join us for the Worcester Pride Parade on Saturday, September 10. The line up starts at 9 AM on Humboldt Street along Institute Park. The Parade Starts at 11 AM.
This event is a tradition for all Worcester-area college students. The previous College Shuffles were each a great success with over 2,000 participants enjoying great food from over 20 restaurants! The schedule for the day includes food tastings from participating restaurants on Shrewsbury Street, commonly known as Restaurant Row. During the shuffle, there will be college [...]