Location: Worcester
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The 6 Best Art Galleries in Worcester, Massachusetts (MA)
Worcester (/ˈwʊstər/ WUUS-tər, locally [ˈwʊstə] ( listen)) is a city and the county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population was 181,045, making it the second most populous city in New England after Boston. Worcester is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield and 40 miles (64 km) north of Providence. Due to its location in Central Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth", thus, a heart is the official symbol of the city. However, the heart symbol may also have its provenance in lore that the mass-produced Valentine's Day card was invented in the city.
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1. Worcester Center for Crafts
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Some call it art; some call it craft; we call it essential! The Center contains studios where craft classes in ceramics, metals, enameling, jewelry are held; the Krikorian Gallery that hosts rotating exhibits; and the Gallery Store featuring work by over 200 American artists and craftspersons. The Center's Glass Studio featuring classes and demos in glass blowing, fusing, stained glass and flameworking is located at 35B New Street in Worcester. See our website for directions Annual Holiday Festival of Crafts is held Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. Call for hours and special admission fee. Annual Pottery Invitational held in the spring. Call for dates.
Reviewed By michelle_may_16 - Paxton, United States
Worcester Center for Crafts has top notch crafts programming in clay, metals and glass, a fantastic artist in residence program and one of the best art galleries in the city. The gallery store is a must for unique and meaningful gifts.
2. Cantor Art Gallery at Holy Cross
3. The Sprinkler Factory
4. ARTSWorcester's Aurora Gallery
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Artsworcester
ArtsWorcester engages artists and the public to advance and celebrate contemporary art. Each year, ArtsWorcester produces exhibitions across multiple venues, exhibits the work of 300 emerging and established artists; offers artists professional development through workshops, consultation and critique; and links local businesses to artists through a corporate art program.
