Flora: Beyond the Seen

Once again Audio Journal teamed with the Worcester Art Museum to make their widely popular “Flora in Winter” exhibit accessible for blind and visually impaired patrons. “Flora: Beyond the Seen” was held on Sunday, February 8 at the art museum, located at 55 Salisbury Street in Worcester. It consisted of an audio CD presentation of the exhibition program, including descriptions of the floral arrangements and the pieces of art they were located next to, and interviews with several of the arrangers.

Also included in the Discovery Room of the museum was a tactile table with floral and other elements that the arrangers use in their craft. Touching, feeling and smelling were encouraged. Floral arrangement were available for tactile exploring as well. Braille and large print programs were available.

Funds for this program were generously provided by VSA Arts of Massachusetts www.vsamass.org, and by the Worcester Cultural Commission, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

For more information or for a copy of the audio tour on CD call Audio Journal at 508-797-1117.