Hands of an artist holding a piece of clay and a paintbrush
March 6, 2023
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Artists invited to challenge the concept of sculptural elements in upcoming exhibition

Worcester State University’s Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery has announced an open call for artists to submit entries for “Sculptural Elements,” a juried exhibition that is scheduled to open on . . .

February 27, 2023
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Worcester State students earn arts recognitions, experiential learning this winter

A lesson in Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Professor Stacey Parker’s second-year art practicum on how to approach a gallery set a fruitful turn of events into motion for Libia Goncalves ‘26, an . . .

January 31, 2023
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Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery offers unexpected experience with fiber in “Interconnected” exhibit

The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Department of Worcester State University is set to showcase the work of 61 area fiber artists in the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery’s upcoming juried exhibition . . .

Female student sings on stage with a piano player
December 6, 2022
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Music students to present their fall 2022 work in “Mosaic of Music” and WSU Jazz performances

The Visual and Performing Arts Department offers the community multiple opportunities to enjoy musical performances this week on campus. Worcester State Jazz will deliver its semiannual concert at . . .

rows of colorful yarn
November 29, 2022
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Gallery seeks artists’ entries for juried fiber art exhibition

Worcester State University’s Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery has announced an open call for artists to submit entries for Interconnected:  A Fiber Show, a juried exhibition that is scheduled to open . . .

Actors singing and dancing on a stage
November 10, 2022
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Music Professor brings talents to the big screen in “Spirited” starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer

As Visual and Performing Arts Professor Steve Gagliastro gears up for his 13th season in Hanover Theatre’s presentation of “The Christmas Carol,” the community can also catch him soon on the . . .

Three rows of headshots of student cast members
November 7, 2022
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Visual and Performing Arts students stage zany spoof on '60s teenager beach movies at Fuller Theater

Raucous show offers comedy and a thriller, drag performance and romance, and so much more with production that runs November 17 - 20  Worcester State University’s Visual and Performing Arts . . .

October 31, 2022
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Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery opens thought-provoking exhibition of body-neutral work by NY artist Lindsey Guile

A special show, “Unruly Bodies,” by New York-based, body-neutral artist Lindsey Guile that explores concepts of self image through the lens of contemporary feminist theory opens on Nov. 3 at the . . .

October 21, 2022
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Alumnus leads sound design for Paul Gertner magic show in Boston

Collin Turner ‘22 is putting the experiential learning gained during his time at Worcester State University to work in exciting ways in the cities of Boston and Worcester. Turner learned about . . .

September 23, 2022
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Worcester State Chorale singers to honor 33-year career of Professor Christie Nigro

A special tribute event on Oct. 15 will include a live vocal performance, dinner, karaoke, and dancing From Mechanics Hall in Worcester to St. Peter’s Square in Rome with Pope John Paul II in the . . .

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