BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Worcester Art Museum - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Worcester Art Museum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.worcesterart.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Worcester Art Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002987-1791118800-1791122400@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-10-04/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002988-1791723600-1791727200@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-10-11/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260902T143551Z CREATED:20250829T161218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T143551Z UID:10002510-1791799200-1791820800@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Free Day: Indigenous Peoples’ Day DESCRIPTION:The Museum is open with free admission in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Explore the entire Museum free of charge\, including all current exhibitions. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/free-day-indigenous-peoples-day/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/wam-exterior-nw-corner-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T123000 DTSTAMP:20260819T144211Z CREATED:20260819T144210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T144211Z UID:10003355-1792236600-1792240200@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Arms and Armor Demonstration: Bayt Al-Asad\, Middle Eastern Combat Arts DESCRIPTION:Bayt al-Asad\, The House of the Lion\, is a group dedicated to the research\, practice and education of the fighting arts and cultures of the Islamicate world from 7th-16th centuries. The group aims to spread information on these often-overlooked parts of the world through the practice of historical martial arts\, experimental archeology and academic research. \n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/arms-and-armor-demonstration-bayt-al-asad-middle-eastern-combat-arts/2026-10-17/1/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Demonstration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bayt-al-asad-3x2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260819T144211Z CREATED:20260819T144210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T144211Z UID:10003356-1792245600-1792249200@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Arms and Armor Demonstration: Bayt Al-Asad\, Middle Eastern Combat Arts DESCRIPTION:Bayt al-Asad\, The House of the Lion\, is a group dedicated to the research\, practice and education of the fighting arts and cultures of the Islamicate world from 7th-16th centuries. The group aims to spread information on these often-overlooked parts of the world through the practice of historical martial arts\, experimental archeology and academic research. \n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/arms-and-armor-demonstration-bayt-al-asad-middle-eastern-combat-arts/2026-10-17/2/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Demonstration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/bayt-al-asad-3x2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002989-1792328400-1792332000@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-10-18/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T153000 DTSTAMP:20261002T162942Z CREATED:20261002T154436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T162942Z UID:10003371-1792330200-1792337400@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Family Artmaking: Felting and Fiber Art DESCRIPTION:1:30 pm: Tour of Kara Patrowicz: The Sally Bishop Prize2–3:30 pm: Artmaking workshop \n\n\n\nEnjoy a kid-friendly tour of Kara Patrowicz: The Sally Bishop Prize followed by hands-on artmaking fun with felt and fiber. Kara Patrowicz creates depictions of family\, motherhood\, and everyday life in tapestries and felted work. Learn about Patrowicz’s painterly approach to felting—a technique that blends fibers\, typically sheep’s wool\, into dense fabric or three-dimensional forms. Following the artist’s tour\, create your own fiber artwork to take home. \n\n\n\nOpen to 5–12 year olds. All youth should be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nImage: Kara Patrowicz\, Vigil (Tilma)\, 2026\, Felting with wool and mulberry silk\, fabric applique\, embroidery\, fiber fill\, crib sheet\, burp cloth\, washcloth\, baby swaddle. © Kara Patrowicz\, 2026. Photo: Will Howcroft URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/family-artmaking-felting-and-fiber-art/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Kara-Patrowicz_Vigil-Tilma_detail-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T144500 DTSTAMP:20260925T152755Z CREATED:20260925T152753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152755Z UID:10003367-1792332000-1792334700@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Arms and Armor Demonstration: Secrets of Swordplay DESCRIPTION:Watch the art of swordplay in action! Learn how swordfighters throughout history used these elegant weapons\, and try hefting a reproduction broadsword or rapier to get a feel for what they were really like. \n\n\n\nProgramming subject to change. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/arms-and-armor-demonstration-secrets-of-swordplay/2026-10-18/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Demonstration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/secrets-of-swordplay-3x2-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002990-1792933200-1792936800@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-10-25/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T141526Z CREATED:20260929T141524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T141526Z UID:10003370-1792936800-1792940400@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Talk: The Tortoise\, the Hare\, and the Art Market DESCRIPTION:Robin Starr (Bonhams Skinner\, General Manager) \n\n\n\nMuseums work at a steady\, methodical pace. Exhibitions are planned months if not years in advance\, patrons are cultivated over years and decades to become donors\, and art is collected slowly in accordance with institutional vision. On the other hand\, auction houses move like lightning\, with ever-changing focuses. Entire auctions are put together and sold within two to three months. Client relationships\, though often long-lasting\, are usually built quickly and circumstantially and subject to the whims of the art market. Despite their difference in pace\, however\, museums and auction houses hold an important relationship\, supplementing and supporting art\, artists\, and each other. \n\n\n\nIn this expert talk\, Robin Starr of Bonhams Boston (formerly Skinner) will share stories about her work with museums\, including a look behind the scenes at some of your favorites in the Worcester Art Museum’s collection. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Get tickets URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/talk-the-tortoise-the-hare-and-the-art-market/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/robin-starr-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000 DTSTAMP:20261002T160123Z CREATED:20260904T155950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T160123Z UID:10003359-1793385000-1793394000@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:After Hours: Ghosts in the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Haunt the galleries by candlelight at the Worcester Art Museum during a Halloween party to remember! Join us After Hours for a spellbinding night out in a sensationally spooky setting. \n\n\n\nEnjoy special Halloween treats and activities\, including: \n\n\n\n\nCandlelit tours of the galleries\n\n\n\nTarot card readings with Suzil Von\n\n\n\nCostume contest\n\n\n\nThemed drinks\, light bites\, and spooky sweets\n\n\n\nDJ\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: For the safety of the art and guests\, full face coverings\, costumes with a large radius\, glitter\, and live flowers or other organic plant material are not permitted in the Museum. Guests whose costumes do not meet these guidelines may be denied entry. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nPhoto: Eric Limon \n\n\n\n\nBe the first to see new exhibitions\, explore themed events\, and more\, all After Hours. Spend your next night out at the Museum with music\, drinks\, and your fellow art lovers! View the full After Hours series. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/after-hours-ghosts-in-the-galleries/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:After Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/candlelit-event-chapter-house-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260902T142533Z CREATED:20250612T154302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T142533Z UID:10002390-1793527200-1793548800@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Free Day: Diwali Celebration DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Diwali\, the “Festival of Lights\,” with the India Society of Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum. Join us for a full day of Indian dance\, music\, food\, and art\, and explore all of our current exhibitions with free admission! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStay connected! Sign up for the Worcester Art Museum’s email newsletter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSubscribe URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/free-day-diwali-celebration/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/diwali-3x2-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002991-1793538000-1793541600@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-11-01/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002992-1794142800-1794146400@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-11-08/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002993-1794747600-1794751200@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-11-15/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T210000 DTSTAMP:20260928T200317Z CREATED:20260831T125757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T200317Z UID:10003358-1795201200-1795208400@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:After Hours: Roar! DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your claws\, roar with pride\, and celebrate the opening of Beasts of Legend: Animals in East Asian Art at the Worcester Art Museum. Enjoy a night out with drinks\, music\, and art—full event details coming soon! \n\n\n\nBeasts of Legend explores the legacy of three iconic animals—the monkey\, the tiger\, and the dragon—in East Asian culture throughout history and into the present day. The exhibition will span seven centuries of art\, including paintings\, sculptures\, puppets\, textiles and works on paper. \n\n\n\n\nBe the first to see new exhibitions\, explore themed events\, and more\, all After Hours. Spend your next night out at the Museum with music\, drinks\, and your fellow art lovers! View the full After Hours series. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/after-hours-beasts-of-legend-exhibition-opening/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:After Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/after-hours-ren-court-bar-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T123000 DTSTAMP:20260925T152102Z CREATED:20260925T152100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152102Z UID:10003363-1795260600-1795264200@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Arms and Armor Demonstration: Roman Legion DESCRIPTION:Meet Legionary and Auxiliary soldiers and learn about their history\, weapons\, tactics\, and daily life. Legio III Cyrenaica is a Roman living history group that strives to accurately portray the famous Legion based in Alexandria\, Egypt during the Flavian period (60–100 CE). \n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/arms-and-armor-demonstration-roman-legion/2026-11-21/1/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Demonstration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/roman-legion-3x2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T150000 DTSTAMP:20260925T152102Z CREATED:20260925T152100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152102Z UID:10003364-1795269600-1795273200@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Arms and Armor Demonstration: Roman Legion DESCRIPTION:Meet Legionary and Auxiliary soldiers and learn about their history\, weapons\, tactics\, and daily life. Legio III Cyrenaica is a Roman living history group that strives to accurately portray the famous Legion based in Alexandria\, Egypt during the Flavian period (60–100 CE). \n\n\n\nProgram subject to change. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/arms-and-armor-demonstration-roman-legion/2026-11-21/2/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Demonstration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/roman-legion-3x2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002994-1795352400-1795356000@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-11-22/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260922T212551Z CREATED:20260922T212550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T212551Z UID:10003360-1795356000-1795359600@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Talk: The Korean Tiger\, from Mountain Lords to "KPop Demon Hunters" DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sunglim Kim (Associate Professor of Art History\, Dartmouth University) \n\n\n\nFor centuries\, the tiger has occupied a special place in Korean art and culture. Revered as the “Lord of the Mountain\,” it was feared as a powerful wild animal and honored as a guardian capable of warding off evil. Tigers also appear alongside mountain spirits in religious paintings and in Korean folk painting\, or minhwa\, as playful\, awkward\, and sometimes comical creatures. \n\n\n\nThis talk explores the changing image of the Korean tiger\, from sacred guardian and mountain lord to national symbol\, popular mascot\, and contemporary character. Over time\, the tiger became closely connected to Korean cultural identity and came to be seen as an animal representing Korea and its people. The talk concludes with Derpy\, the beloved blue tiger from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters\, whose design reimagines Korean tiger-and-magpie paintings for a global audience. Through these examples\, the talk considers why the tiger has remained one of the most familiar and enduring symbols of Korean culture. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n Get tickets\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nSunglim Kim is an Associate Professor of Art History at Dartmouth University. Her scholarship focuses on pre-modern and early 20th-century Korean art and culture. Her research interests include the rise of consumer culture in late Chosŏn dynasty and the role of the professional nouveau riche\, the so-called chungin (middle people) in the production\, distribution\, collection\, and consumption of art in 18th and 19th century Korea; artistic exchanges among China\, Korea\, and Japan; the shaping of images of Korea and her people during the Japanese colonial period; and the use of visual space as political tool in modern and contemporary Korea. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/talk-the-korean-tiger-from-mountain-lords-to-kpop-demon-hunters/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Talk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sunglim-kim-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002995-1795957200-1795960800@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-11-29/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T144500 DTSTAMP:20260925T152755Z CREATED:20260925T152753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152755Z UID:10003369-1795960800-1795963500@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Arms and Armor Demonstration: Secrets of Swordplay DESCRIPTION:Watch the art of swordplay in action! Learn how swordfighters throughout history used these elegant weapons\, and try hefting a reproduction broadsword or rapier to get a feel for what they were really like. \n\n\n\nProgramming subject to change. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/arms-and-armor-demonstration-secrets-of-swordplay/2026-11-29/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Demonstration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/secrets-of-swordplay-3x2-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002996-1796562000-1796565600@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-12-06/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002997-1797166800-1797170400@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-12-13/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002998-1797771600-1797775200@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-12-20/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T144500 DTSTAMP:20260925T152755Z CREATED:20260925T152753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T152755Z UID:10003368-1797775200-1797777900@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Arms and Armor Demonstration: Secrets of Swordplay DESCRIPTION:Watch the art of swordplay in action! Learn how swordfighters throughout history used these elegant weapons\, and try hefting a reproduction broadsword or rapier to get a feel for what they were really like. \n\n\n\nProgramming subject to change. URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/arms-and-armor-demonstration-secrets-of-swordplay/2026-12-20/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Demonstration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/secrets-of-swordplay-3x2-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10002999-1798376400-1798380000@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2026-12-27/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10003000-1798981200-1798984800@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2027-01-03/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10003001-1799586000-1799589600@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2027-01-10/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270117T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T132147Z CREATED:20240130T135400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T132147Z UID:10003002-1800190800-1800194400@www.worcesterart.org SUMMARY:Tour of the Galleries DESCRIPTION:Travel around the world through 5\,000 years of art and inspiration in just one hour. This tour changes every week\, exploring different artworks in different galleries each time. Any requests? Our docents can shape the tour to your interests! URL:https://www.worcesterart.org/events/tour-of-the-galleries/2027-01-17/ LOCATION:Worcester Art Museum\, 55 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States CATEGORIES:Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.worcesterart.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/tour-galleries-3x2-web-1300px.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR