Public Reception: The Twenty-First ArtsWorcester Biennial

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM

Friday, May 9, 2025, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Public Reception: The Twenty-First ArtsWorcester Biennial

Celebrate with us this juried showcase highlighting some of the best contemporary visual art in the region. This year's Biennial is juried by independent curator and arts consultant Francine Weiss, Ph.D.

The winner of the Sally Bishop Prize will receive a $1,000 award and a solo exhibition at the Worcester Art Museum during their 2026-2027 season, and will be announced at the public reception. Additional honors including the Evelyn Claywell Absher Award for Abstract Art, the Ruth Susan Westheimer Prize for Fine Craft, and a one-time award for a work on paper in memory of beloved local artist Jackie Ross will be announced at the reception.

A cash bar will be available. The event is free and open to the public.