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WORCESTER The Worcester Arts Council has awarded 65 grants totaling $219,100 for arts and cultural programs in Worcester in 2021.
The grants go to a diverse range of local artists, individuals, organizations, and projects including musicians, comedians, visual artists, writers, and more.
The funding is the highest amount ever awarded, according to the WAC. Last year it awarded $163,000 to 53 Worcester artists.
“Reflecting on this year’s grant cycle, there were numerous uncertainties and unpredictable delays due to COVID-19, but we remained hopeful. The Worcester Arts Council is thrilled that we were ultimately able to offer more grant funding in 2021 than ever before, said outgoing WAC chair Yasmin Goris in an announcement Friday.