| September 9 - 25, 2020 Corrections : yesterday's Arts & Culture Connection included events cancelled due to COVID-19 which still appeared in our database; these have been removed below. Additionally, Blue Situations is on display at the PopUp through September 22, not the 17th as originally stated. In this issue: a number of exhibitions are opening at local galleries, take in poetry and literature (and learn a variety of techniques to create your own), and find lessons, discussions, and tours to join virtually or in-person. Plus, several artist calls are now open, but closing soon. For the latest on City of Worcester's response to COVID-19, visit http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus . Exhibitions & Openings The Eighth Annual One: A Member's Exhibition opens 12pm - 5pm September 10 at ArtsWorcester . The gallery's "largest and loudest" exhibition features one work per member, regardless of medium or theme. The Worcester Center for Crafts ' glass and ceramics Artists In Residence show Aftermath closes September 10, with a reception 5:30pm - 8:30pm, RSVP required. Blue Situations - new paintings by Worcester artist Don Hartmann will be on view at the Worcester PopUp at the JMAC through September 22. The EcoTarium has updated its annual fundraiser for the pandemic: A Night Near the Museum 's auction begins September 19 and ends with science and nature programming September 26. Poetry & Literature September 15 at noon, the Worcester Public Library 's Science Fiction Book Club discusses Hal Clement's Hot Planet . Seven Bridge Writers Collaborative has a number of multi-week writing programs, including Poetry Workshopping , Fiction Essentials , Writing Dialogue , and Writing a Children's Book . September 18 at 7pm, the Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) and Bedlam Book Cafe present a Virtual Poetry Reading with David Mills and Tim Seibels . September 19, the Worcester Public Library presents two workshops. At 11am, expert in creative and Attention Training™ Dr. Joseph Cardillo presents an Author Talk on "The 12 Rules of Attention." At 2:30, poet Susan Roney-O'Brien hosts a Poetry Writing Workshop . At 7pm on September 19, the WCPA 's Thirsty Lab Poetry Reading features poet, spoken word performer, editor, and poetry teacher Elizabeth McKim. Upcoming Events September 10 at 4:30pm, Arts Transcending Borders presents Open Studio with Kevork Mourad , in which the Syrian-Armenian visual artist offers a tour of his studio and a window into his techniques. September 13 at 10am, go outdoors for relaxation and exercise during Yoga at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary . September 15 - November 18, the Worcester Children's Chorus will offer its guided lessons online. September 16 at 11am, ask Museum of Russian Icons ' Laura Garrity-Arquitt questions about MoRI during Coffee & Collections . September 17 at 8pm, the American Antiquarian Society hosts a panel presentation on Pestilence and Print in Early America , which will look at how news of pandemics was shared before the 24-hour news cycle. September 19 & 20, Old Sturbridge Village showcases New England crafts and trades from the early 19th century during a Craft Weekend . September 20 at 4pm, the Worcester Chamber Music Society presents Resonance , a program created to honor contemporary black composers and pay tribute to Beethoven's 250th anniversary. September 22 at 6pm, learn the basics of leather working at Technocopia 's Leather Tools Training class. September 25 at 6pm, the Regional Environmental Council 's annual fundraiser moves online (complete with farm-fresh ingredients). Chef Natalie Rodriquez of Nuestra Worcester will walk through preparation of a vegetarian Puerto Rican dish for two during Farm To Your Table . See more ongoing projects below, and visit the events calendar at WorcesterCulture.org ! Artist Calls The Worcester Center for Crafts has extended its application deadline for The Cup Show to September 13. Plus, they're accepting submissions for a permanent large-scale outdoor sculpture . The City of Worcester 's call to artists for the My Vote Counts reimagining of the voting sticker closes September 14 at noon, with public voting on final designs closing September 16 at 4pm. The Worcester Arts Council is looking to redesign its logo, submit your designs by September 30. ArtsWorcester is accepting submissions for its 17th Annual College Show until December 11, 2020. Ongoing Projects Technocopia offers Remote Learning: Arts & Sciences Youth Programming into December. Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook and Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary are open for exploration! Learn about nature, gardening, socially-responsible hiking and more with Tower Hill Botanic Garden . REC Mobile Farmers Markets are going strong, with new safety protocol . Shoppers can also pickup locally-grown produce at Beaver Brook Park Mondays and Fridays from 9am - 12pm, and University Park Saturday from 9am - 1pm. Select sections and exhibits at the EcoTarium are open, including the Amusement Park Science exhibit! Advance admission required. Walk the Streets of Revolutionary Worcester with Salisbury Mansion , the Worcester Historical Museum , WPI , and Digital Worcester . The Worcester Public Library has a wealth of resources including virtual classes, workshops, activities, and services for adults, teens and kids, as well as eBooks, digital media, databases, and more. ArtsWorcester and The Hanover Theatre moved the gallery Gloria Goguen:Botanical Dreams online! Take a virtual tour of the Museum of Russian Icons ' main galleries. The Worcester Historical Museum invites the public to enjoy Worcester Trivia , and to contribute to its archives of our times through the COVID-19 Chronicles . The Worcester Art Museum invites visitors to follow art tutorials, search the WAM collections, join a book group, and much more. Creative Community Resources : from emergency grants and low-interest loans to tools, articles, and ways to advocate, every day presents new ways to take action and make a difference for creative individuals, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and their patrons. Arts Advocacy Take a look at the data from national, state-wide, and local surveys here , and consider adding your voice to the call for arts advocacy: Due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, the MCC (the state agency which funds the Worcester Arts Council) is delaying the 2021 grant cycle timeline by one month. For more information, take a look at this letter from the Worcester Arts Council . While arts and culture play a role in our local economies, our educational systems, and in the vibrancy of our neighborhoods and downtowns, candidates often times do not include arts and culture as part of their platform or vision. Learn how you can Create the Vote with MASSCreative ! Mass Creative has a collection of ideas including how to contact representatives, advocating for education, funding, and place making, and more. Arts Organizations and Creative Workers - share the data of your story through surveys hosted by the Americans for the Arts , and on the CARES Act . The City of Worcester's Division of Youth Services is looking to learn how youth are coping during COVID-19 . Responses will inform future programming and design. Main IDEA and WPI are looking for data in its survey about the COVID-19 impact on youth programs . The Arts & Culture Connection is brought to you by: keep up with The WCC on social media |
Corrections: yesterday's Arts & Culture Connection included events cancelled due to COVID-19 which still appeared in our database; these have been removed below. Additionally, Blue Situations is on display at the PopUp through September 22, not the 17th as originally stated. | |
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In this issue: a number of exhibitions are opening at local galleries, take in poetry and literature (and learn a variety of techniques to create your own), and find lessons, discussions, and tours to join virtually or in-person. Plus, several artist calls are now open, but closing soon.
For the latest on City of Worcester's response to COVID-19, visit http://www.worcesterma.gov/coronavirus.
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Exhibitions & Openings
- The Eighth Annual One: A Member's Exhibition opens 12pm - 5pm September 10 at ArtsWorcester. The gallery's "largest and loudest" exhibition features one work per member, regardless of medium or theme.
- The Worcester Center for Crafts' glass and ceramics Artists In Residence show Aftermath closes September 10, with a reception 5:30pm - 8:30pm, RSVP required.
- Blue Situations - new paintings by Worcester artist Don Hartmann will be on view at the Worcester PopUp at the JMAC through September 22.
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The EcoTarium has updated its annual fundraiser for the pandemic: A Night Near the Museum's auction begins September 19 and ends with science and nature programming September 26.
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Poetry & Literature
- September 15 at noon, the Worcester Public Library's Science Fiction Book Club discusses Hal Clement's Hot Planet.
- Seven Bridge Writers Collaborative has a number of multi-week writing programs, including Poetry Workshopping, Fiction Essentials, Writing Dialogue, and Writing a Children's Book.
- September 18 at 7pm, the Worcester County Poetry Association (WCPA) and Bedlam Book Cafe present a Virtual Poetry Reading with David Mills and Tim Seibels.
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September 19, the Worcester Public Library presents two workshops. At 11am, expert in creative and Attention Training™ Dr. Joseph Cardillo presents an Author Talk on "The 12 Rules of Attention." At 2:30, poet Susan Roney-O'Brien hosts a Poetry Writing Workshop.
- At 7pm on September 19, the WCPA's Thirsty Lab Poetry Reading features poet, spoken word performer, editor, and poetry teacher Elizabeth McKim.
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Upcoming Events
- September 10 at 4:30pm, Arts Transcending Borders presents Open Studio with Kevork Mourad, in which the Syrian-Armenian visual artist offers a tour of his studio and a window into his techniques.
- September 13 at 10am, go outdoors for relaxation and exercise during Yoga at the Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary.
- September 15 - November 18, the Worcester Children's Chorus will offer its guided lessons online.
- September 16 at 11am, ask Museum of Russian Icons' Laura Garrity-Arquitt questions about MoRI during Coffee & Collections.
- September 17 at 8pm, the American Antiquarian Society hosts a panel presentation on Pestilence and Print in Early America, which will look at how news of pandemics was shared before the 24-hour news cycle.
- September 19 & 20, Old Sturbridge Village showcases New England crafts and trades from the early 19th century during a Craft Weekend.
- September 20 at 4pm, the Worcester Chamber Music Society presents Resonance, a program created to honor contemporary black composers and pay tribute to Beethoven's 250th anniversary.
- September 22 at 6pm, learn the basics of leather working at Technocopia's Leather Tools Training class.
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September 25 at 6pm, the Regional Environmental Council's annual fundraiser moves online (complete with farm-fresh ingredients). Chef Natalie Rodriquez of Nuestra Worcester will walk through preparation of a vegetarian Puerto Rican dish for two during Farm To Your Table.
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Ongoing Projects
- Technocopia offers Remote Learning: Arts & Sciences Youth Programming into December.
- Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook and Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary are open for exploration!
- Learn about nature, gardening, socially-responsible hiking and more with Tower Hill Botanic Garden.
-
REC Mobile Farmers Markets are going strong, with new safety protocol. Shoppers can also pickup locally-grown produce at Beaver Brook Park Mondays and Fridays from 9am - 12pm, and University Park Saturday from 9am - 1pm.
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Select sections and exhibits at the EcoTarium are open, including the Amusement Park Science exhibit! Advance admission required.
-
Walk the Streets of Revolutionary Worcester with Salisbury Mansion, the Worcester Historical Museum, WPI, and Digital Worcester.
- The Worcester Public Library has a wealth of resources including virtual classes, workshops, activities, and services for adults, teens and kids, as well as eBooks, digital media, databases, and more.
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ArtsWorcester and The Hanover Theatre moved the gallery Gloria Goguen:Botanical Dreams online!
-
Take a virtual tour of the Museum of Russian Icons' main galleries.
-
The Worcester Historical Museum invites the public to enjoy Worcester Trivia, and to contribute to its archives of our times through the COVID-19 Chronicles.
- The Worcester Art Museum invites visitors to follow art tutorials, search the WAM collections, join a book group, and much more.
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Creative Community Resources: from emergency grants and low-interest loans to tools, articles, and ways to advocate, every day presents new ways to take action and make a difference for creative individuals, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and their patrons.
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Arts Advocacy
Take a look at the data from national, state-wide, and local surveys here, and consider adding your voice to the call for arts advocacy:
- Due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, the MCC (the state agency which funds the Worcester Arts Council) is delaying the 2021 grant cycle timeline by one month. For more information, take a look at this letter from the Worcester Arts Council.
- While arts and culture play a role in our local economies, our educational systems, and in the vibrancy of our neighborhoods and downtowns, candidates often times do not include arts and culture as part of their platform or vision. Learn how you can Create the Vote with MASSCreative!
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Mass Creative has a collection of ideas including how to contact representatives, advocating for education, funding, and place making, and more.
-
Arts Organizations and Creative Workers - share the data of your story through surveys hosted by the Americans for the Arts, and on the CARES Act.
-
The City of Worcester's Division of Youth Services is looking to learn how youth are coping during COVID-19. Responses will inform future programming and design.
-
Main IDEA and WPI are looking for data in its survey about the COVID-19 impact on youth programs.
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