A MACABRE ART EXHIBITION presented by Juniper Rag
OPENING, AWARDS + VIDEO SHOOT 29 OCT, 5-8 pm
EXHIBITION runs 29 Oct-Nov 1
GALLERY HOURS Wed-Sat, 2-6pm
COSTUME GALA, October 31 at 8:30-10 pm,
in between performances
at The Worcester PopUp at the Jean McDonough Arts Center, Franklin Street, Worcester, MA
in collaboration with THE HANOVER THEATER REP’S
5TH ANNUAL EDGAR ALLAN POE DOUBLE HEADER
A haunting collection celebrating the dark architecture of the mind—
About DELIRIUM…
Our exhibition of art, D E L I R I U M, welcomes visitors into The Worcester PopUp at the Jean McDonough Arts Center to experience the atmospheric and dark side of the season—
Featuring 42 artists, projected work and unearthly surprises.
A video will be filmed the night of the opening by Matt Wright Photography, so get in there with your dark beguiling dressed self!
D E L I R I U M explores the fragile line between beauty and unraveling, where the mind thrums with restless energy and shadows glisten with unspoken menace. Delirium, a space for art that bleats in the night, quivers with intensity, and teeters between rapture and ruin — a gallery transformed into the haunting architecture of the mind. Explore the dark side.
D E L I R I U M is curated by Payal Thiffault and Michelle May of Juniper Rag.
D E L I R I U M will prime the senses for the intoxicating performances, we highly recommend you choose not to miss—The Poe Double Header performed by Livy Scanlon, Director of THT Rep.
THT Rep’s BrickBox theatre is located in the back of the gallery, which serves as the lobby for every performance!
Each visitor will have a chance to experience this exquisitely macabre collection presented by Juniper Rag.
We hope there will be no actual delirium.
40 Artists of DELIRIUM
Alana Juneau @ajuneauart
Alicia Afonso @aliciaafonsoart
Angela Alés @angelaales
Chelsea Bradway @official.all.things.sparkley
Curtis Speer @cuspgallerynewportri
Deborah Santoro @deborahsantoro_
Elizabeth Buck
Elzbieta Zdunek @surrellart
Emily Sandagata
Fernando Fula @fernandofula.art
Frank Armstrong @pitchertakerfrank
Hannah Cole Dahar @hannahcoledahar
Howard B. Johnson, Jr. @8thring
John Dunkelberg @musingeye
Kathryn Shagas @kathrynshagas
Keri Anderson @kerianderson68
Keri Fletcher @keritakespix
Mae Kenny @maebuginspirations
Mark J Richards @markrichards7892
Melinda Goodhue @freyabelly
Michelle May @michellelmayartist
Moushumi Samant @moushumisings
Nancy Szostak Wright @wrightpixphotos
Patti Kelly @pbernhard7306
Piya Samant @art.by.piyali
Rebecca Skinner @rsskinner
Robb Sandagata @rsandagata
Rosemary Mamakos @rosem_creations
Sally Stanton @sal.stanton
Sarah Alexander @wanderingmind1
Sarah Thompson @sarah.thompson.artwork
Sarah Springer @sarahspringerart
Scott Boilard @scottboilard
Sepi Golestani @sepigolart
Simone Scholes @simonescholesart
Sofie Rosalien Deen @sofierosalien
Tina Dobberpuhl @tina_dobberpuhl_photography
Vanessa R Thompson @vanessarthompson_photos
Virginia Orlando & Candace Atchue of Seed to Stem @seedtostem
Musical performance @bobalobalee
Video by @mattwrightphoto
Art: Rebecca Skinner
A most “Poe-tic” costume gala hosted by THT Rep
“Step beyond the veil of night…
October 31 at 8:30-10 pm, the party is free and open to the public
at The Worcester PopUp at the Jean McDonough Arts Center, Franklin Street, Worcester, MA
in collaboration with THE HANOVER THEATER REP’S
5TH ANNUAL EDGAR ALLAN POE DOUBLE HEADER
This event is part of the THT Rep Edgar Allan Poe programming, so we are helping to spread the word, but were are not the hosts of the evening. We do hear Poe may make an appearance!
A most macabre installation by
Virginia Orlando, Candace Atchue and Kristian Solfiell will be creating an installation for DELIRIUM.
The amazing award-winning team from Seed to Stem, who have been featured in Yankee Magazine, House Beautiful, The Boston Globe, and Vogue. WBJ refers to the founders, “Orlando and Atchue are curating prophets” of plants and one-of-a-kind finds.
Visiting their shops is like a tropical luxury vacation. We highly recommend you treat yourselves regularly. They are the stylists with killer foresight, that lived and breathed boho chic before it was ever a thing.
Naturalists that were born to beautify…
Boba, the electronic maven, crafts sonic narratives through cutting-edge technology.
A tireless inventor, Boba wields self-designed software to morph vocals into a mesmerizing tapestry of harmonies, layered with morphing beats and avant-garde soundscapes.
Armed with a jazz percussionist background spanning 15 years and an unwavering passion for HyperPop, Boba's live performances defy categorization, seamlessly blending mainstream allure with experimental innovation.
With their groundbreaking instrument, XEON, Boba will be performing Mozart’s Requiem (Lacrimosa) and a piece created for DELIRIUM.
Boba attended Berklee College of Music with a dual major in Electronic Performance & Design and Music Education. Boba was the Headlining Artist at MIT Reality Hack and was awarded the Berklee World Tour Scholarship, among other accolades and accomplishments.
New to Worcester, we recently met Boba at Vincent’s, where they came to see Keri Anderson sing. We learned about the music over her soulful blues and that is how it was done. A collaboration was imagined.
A collaboration—
Our spirited exhibition welcomes visitors into Worcester PopUp at the Jean McDonough Arts Center to experience the atmospheric and dark side of the season. Delirium primes the senses for the intoxicating performance, if you so choose to attend —The Poe Double Header in the THT Rep’s BrickBox theatre located at the back of the gallery.
The 60 minute solo shows comprised of The Tell-Tale Heart and The Cask of Amontillado run all week. You do not want to miss this spectacular one person show with Livy Scanlon, Director of THT Rep.
The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header Tickets
[Use POEJP10 for 10% off all levels of tickets and JR earns 10% for each ticket sold from this link.]
Save The Dates:
OCTOBER 29 Opening & Awards:
Wednesday, October 29, 5-8 pm, cash bar until doors at theater.
Matt Wright Photography is shooting a video,
We hope you will be a part of it. Dark spirited attire is suggested.
We need you to make DELIRIUM come to life!
A special Requiem musical performance by Boba Lee, projected work, a macabre installation from Seed to Stem and more.
Vote for Viewer’s Choice and we will announce Oct. 31.
OCTOBER 31 Poe-tic Costume Gala:
POETICALLY COSTUMED! Let’s celebrate the season, in full regalia, Friday, 31 October from 8:30-10 pm, so purchase tickets to Poe and make a night of it! The spirits are calling.
Cash bar. Dress in costumery, dark and beguiling. You may be voted best costume.
JMAC/PopUp Hours:
NORMAL GALLERY HOURS 2-6 pm, WED-SAT (new as of Sept 25, 25)
Check show schedule and arrive early to take in DELIRIUM!
IMPORTANT DATES for artists
Art Drop Off @ JMAC: Sunday, October 26, from 6-8 pm, Monday, October 27 from 9-12 am. These are the best dates we could manage. We understand these hours are limited and apologize for any inconvenience. We highly recommend dinner or lunch in Worcester's fab restaurants when you come!
Installation: Monday, October 27 (12-5 pm), 28th (10-5 pm)
Opening & Awards: Wednesday, October 29, 5-8 pm, cash bar until doors at theater
Costume Gala: Friday, October 31, 8:30-10 pm, in between performances. Cash bar.
Show Closes: Nov 1, 2025 after doors of last performance.
Art Pick Up: November 2 at JMAC, 9 am-2 pm
ART: ELZBIETA ZDUNEK, BERLIN
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with JUNIPER RAG—
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WE BRIDGE GAPS BETWEEN YOU & THE COMMUNITY
We create personal relationships– with as many artists as we can. We learn about their work, their stories and their processes to share as much of the essence of what drives the creation work to help viewers understand and appreciate the work itself.
Elevation of your work – Juniper Rag exhibitions are recognized for their curatorial excellence and thematic sophistication, attracting collectors, curators, corporate partners, non-profits and press.
Curated Audience – We cultivate an engaged community of art lovers who value conceptual depth and technical skill.
Artist Features – Selected artists are spotlighted in Juniper Rag’s digital platforms, expanding their visibility beyond the exhibition.
Professional Credibility – Being part of a Juniper Rag exhibition enhances an artist’s CV because we only select the high level of art for our concept-driven exhibitions.
Diverse Reach – Our audience spans local, national, and international audiences..
Thoughtful Curation – Each show is crafted to create a strong visual and thematic narrative, elevating every participating work.
Supportive Environment – We actively promote participating artists through marketing, social media campaigns, and networking opportunities.
Long-Term Impact – Many past exhibitors have gone on to sell works, secure commissions, and gain future exhibition invitations, solo shows and acquisitions into large scale corporate purchases as a result of their Juniper Rag participation in just one exhibition.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
We are always interested in collaborative relationships. If your like-minded business would like to sponsor DELIRIUM or any Juniper Rag exhibition, please contact Michelle at atelieridglobal.com.
Our strategy for artists with this Opportunity:
The Hanover Theatre Rep presents its 5th Annual Edgar Allan Poe Double Header for the duration of the exhibition in the adjacent BrickBox Theater. With the production attracting hundreds of viewers, this opportunity to exhibit this genre of art in one of Worcester’s coolest venues during Poe week is not to be missed.
For dark art in central MA, this is the show to be in! Artists in this exhibition are among the best in New England in this genre and it was a fun opportunity for all artists to dip into the waters of their dark side. We bring darkness to light and community together to celebrate art.
A week of Poe performances equates to a week worth of openings to an audience of viewers who love the darkness--with hundreds of new eyes every day. You do not have to have tickets to the theatre to visit the gallery.
Collaborative marketing with the Jean McDonough Arts Center and The Hanover Theatre Rep, both programs of The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts. Also, additional collaborative projects with Matt Wright Photography for a promo video and Seed to Stem for a botanical and naturalist installation.

