Fabian Barracks, Cultural Development Officer
The mission of Cultural Development, a division of Economic Development, is to administer the cultural development agenda and support equal access to arts and culture throughout the city and to execute the programs and administer the affairs of the Worcester Arts Council as established and authorized under these ordinances.
Priorities
- Build the creative vitality of the downtown core and neighborhoods
- Support and produce public art in all aspects of city design
- Connect entrepreneurs and property owners with creative space development.
- Marketing Worcester's creative assets to the region and beyond.
Services
- Promotion of creative design through financial and technical assistance
- Attraction of new residents and visitors through the promotion of cultural offerings and activities
- Engagement in planning initiatives to produce and support creative economic development.
Community Engagement
Arts & Culture Grants Cultural Projects Poets Laureate
Worcester Arts Council
The Worcester Arts Council (WAC)'s mission is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for Worcester residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our city.
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From meetings and conventions, to sporting events, to festivals and parades, the City of Worcester is proud to support and host a variety of special events that contribute to the spirit and vitality of our City.
Worcester Cultural Coalition
The Worcester Cultural Coalition (WCC)'s mission is to draw on Worcester's rich and diverse cultural assets to foster economic revitalization, support active, creative engagement for all and promote a strong cultural identity for Greater Worcester.
Culture Events
The Cultural Development Division, in cooperation with many community partners in Worcester, host and promote cultural events and awareness initiatives.
Public Art
The enrichment of the city's cultural landscape is encouraged through aesthetic improvements to public spaces, uniting artists and community while inspiring civic pride.
