Continue reading Main IDEA: Assessing the Need for Accessible Youth Arts Programs in Main South

Main IDEA: Assessing the Need for Accessible Youth Arts Programs in Main South

Project Sponsor: Main IDEA Main IDEA is a nonprofit Youth & Arts organization that offers free arts programming to youth ages 6-17 in Worcester, MA, with a priority given to residents of the Main South neighborhood. with a focus on empowerment and intrinsic motivation. These arts programs include not only visual art, but also music,…

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Continue reading Mechanics Hall: Renovation Revival

Mechanics Hall: Renovation Revival

Project Sponsor: Mechanics Hall Mechanics Hall is a world-renown concert hall and recording venue build in 1857 by the Worcester County Mechanics Association. Originally constructed as a hall to demonstrate the technological achievements of local Worcester tradesmen, Mechanics Hall has garnered fame around the world as a premier concert venue. More information about Mechanics Hall…

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Continue reading Crocodile River Music: Promoting Cross-Cultural Acceptance

Crocodile River Music: Promoting Cross-Cultural Acceptance

  Project Sponsor: Crocodile River Music Crocodile River gives New England a taste of West African Culture, while also providing opportunities to local artists from Africa. Check out their website here Student Researchers Our Project Refugee and immigrant awareness is a worldwide issue that is mirrored in the United States. Crocodile River Music assists incoming…

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Continue reading Refugee Artisans of Worcester (RAW): Helping Local Refugee Artisans

Refugee Artisans of Worcester (RAW): Helping Local Refugee Artisans

Our interactive qualifying project (IQP) was to work with a Worcester nonprofit organization called Refugee Artisans of Worcester (RAW) to develop adapted, custom crafted weaving looms for refugee artisans from Bhutan and Nepal. Specifically, we adapted large American floor looms to become more portable, user friendly, and ergonomic for the refugee artisans. Project Sponsor: Refugee…

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Continue reading Worcester Art Museum – Mobile Website

Worcester Art Museum – Mobile Website

Abstract The Worcester Art Museum is looking to involve interpretive technologies within galleries to increase visitor engagement. A mobile website with main features being an interactive map, audio tours, and exhibit viewer was implemented. Following the steps of documenting, interviewing, and prototyping, we were able to achieve the goal of developing a working mobile website.…

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Continue reading Creative Hub Worcester: Art for Main South

Creative Hub Worcester: Art for Main South

Project Sponsor:  Creative Hub Worcester Creative Hub Worcester’s mission is to provide affordable and accessible opportunities in the arts for all Worcester area community members, with a focus on at-risk and under served youth.  Creative Hub will be located in the former Boys and Girls Club located at 2 Ionic Avenue in Worcester.  The nonprofit organization…

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Continue reading Worcester Art Museum (WAM): Interactive Activities

Worcester Art Museum (WAM): Interactive Activities

Welcome to our page! During our interactive qualifying project we worked with the Worcester Art Museum to create interactive activities for an upcoming exhibit Reusable Universes by Shih Chieh Huang. Project Sponsor The WAM The Worcester Art Museum’s (WAM) purpose is to provide the community with formal and informal experiences with a wide range of educational…

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Continue reading Worcester Art Museum: Renaissance [remastered] Gallery Evaluation

Worcester Art Museum: Renaissance [remastered] Gallery Evaluation

We are a group of WPI students that worked with the Worcester Art Museum to compare the two Renaissance galleries. One favors a traditional approach while the other boasts new iPads, unique seating, and book carts. The Worcester Art Museum’s ultimate goal is to become a cultural focus of New England. In order to appeal to a…

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Continue reading Worcester Art Museum (WAM): Accessibility Assessment

Worcester Art Museum (WAM): Accessibility Assessment

Welcome to our page! During our interactive qualifying project we worked in collaboration with the Worcester Art Museum to identify ways to improve  visitor experience at the museum. Specifically, we focused on providing recommendations to improve museum accessibility for people with physical disabilities or impairments. Project Sponsor: Worcester Art Museum The Worcester Art Museum, founded in…

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Continue reading Worcester Art Museum: Creation of a Green Cafe

Worcester Art Museum: Creation of a Green Cafe

Museums are so important to their communities. They share culture, learning and innovation with new audiences every day. The Worcester Art Museum is a staple of the Worcester community and the second largest art museum in New England! Worcester is also home to 12 colleges and universities and the Worcester Art Museum (WAM) is looking…

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