Looking for performances, art exhibits, community events, and more? Come on down to our house.Comprised of the intimate BRICKBOX THEATER and ever-changing WORCESTER POPUP, the Jean McDonough Arts Center (JMAC) is the place in downtown Worcester, MA to present and experience a wide range of arts, culture, and community EVENTS.
We are committed to cultural equity. All are welcome here, and our spaces are accessible to creatives from all backgrounds. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is eager to support you in bringing your vision to life, and to welcome you as a patron. |
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2025-2026 Access Grant Recipients
Administered through a new partnership with Greater Worcester Community Foundation, and made possible by the Barr Foundation, the latest cycle of JMAC Access Grants awarded $115,000 across six projects for 2025-2026:
- Karen Kempskie-Aquino's “A Cultural Mosaic in America Created Through Middle Eastern Music and Dance”
- Xiang Li’s “Watercolor Multi-Sensory Chinese Empress Art and Culture Experience”
- BrujaTheVillain's “The Poet’s Cauldron Presents World-Renowned Poet Ursula Rucker”
- Worcester Hip Hop Congress’s “Words You Can See Vol. 5”
- Rare Rebel Gallery’s “Multimedia Presentation of Imperfect Joy”
- Bodies Moving’s “MILK Gallery Exhibit and Live Performance”
Stay tuned for dates and performance details, coming soon to our EVENTS calendar!
- Karen Kempskie-Aquino's “A Cultural Mosaic in America Created Through Middle Eastern Music and Dance”
- Xiang Li’s “Watercolor Multi-Sensory Chinese Empress Art and Culture Experience”
- BrujaTheVillain's “The Poet’s Cauldron Presents World-Renowned Poet Ursula Rucker”
- Worcester Hip Hop Congress’s “Words You Can See Vol. 5”
- Rare Rebel Gallery’s “Multimedia Presentation of Imperfect Joy”
- Bodies Moving’s “MILK Gallery Exhibit and Live Performance”
Stay tuned for dates and performance details, coming soon to our EVENTS calendar!
JMAC Events Calendar
All upcoming events are listed below in chronological order.
Looking to present? Please CONTACT US for complete availability. The above calendar accounts for public events only and does not reflect other use like rehearsals and private functions. Please note: the JMAC is closed for federal holidays.