Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is a council whose nine members are appointed by the City Manager of Worcester for three year terms. WAC receives an annual appropriation of state funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and makes these funds available to the community through competitive grant programs. For over 35 years, WAC has awarded grants to individual artists, cultural organizations, neighborhood councils, teachers, and public agencies for projects that take place in the city of Worcester. WAC is one of the few councils in the Commonwealth that still offer Artist Fellowships Grants.
The mission of the Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is to promote excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretative sciences to improve the quality of life for Worcester residents, and contributes to the economic vitality of our city.
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