Worcester Art Museum Announces Cats-in-Residence Program

Wednesday, July 06, 2016

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Rhonda Lieberman, an artist and critic, is presenting a special contemporary art installation in partnership with the Worcester Animal Rescue League called the Cats-in-Residence Program.

The program will take place on Tuesday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Worcester Art Museum.

The installation will be open during regular Museum hours between July 13 and September 4.

Worcester Art Museum will be the 4th location for the installation.

The Program

The Cats-in-Residence Program integrates are and rescue to address animal overpopulation in urban areas.

Volunteers will be on site to help facilitate adoptions. The Worcester Art Museum will be the 4th location

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