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As veteran thrifters, the Daughtry brothers of Worcester forged a vision: a sustainable, affordable store of vintage apparel for men and boys.

The Rise Above Foundation asked artist Ryan Gardell of Artifakt Studios to paint a mural on an outer wall of the DCF Worcester office.

“Our original goal was to find the best cannabis and cannabis related products in New England … I feel we have done a good job with that and continue to learn, grow, and change each year.”

Who pays for public art in the city? Who is responsible for maintaining it? And perhaps most importantly, what role does it play in the city’s life?

There’s a lot of hidden gems here, and now that it’s summer, it seems a good opportunity to explore.

Worcester Arts Council awards 65 grants totaling $219,100 — highest amount ever Richard Duckett, Telegram & Gazette © T&G File Photo/Steve Lanava Worcester Arts Council chairwoman Yasmin Goris. 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, ...

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 uncertaintie...