November 9, 2026 | Chandler Street
A larger-than-life mural brings a burst of color and imagination to the exterior of Worcester Dual Language Magnet School at 525 Chandler St.
Photographed by Antonio Pastor, the artwork features a dramatic cast of characters, including a mechanical-looking horse, a masked figure and a fantastical creature, all set against a brilliant yellow background.
The school, formerly known as Chandler Magnet Elementary School, offers a dual-language educational experience designed to help students develop academic skills in English and Spanish.
While the artist behind the mural has not been identified, the work adds to Worcester’s growing collection of public art, which includes colorful murals adorning buildings throughout the city.
From downtown’s Worcester Walls installations to unexpected works tucked into neighborhood streets, public art has become part of the city’s visual identity.
And as Pastor’s photograph demonstrates, sometimes all it takes is a glance upward to discover another piece of Worcester’s creative side.
About the photographer: Antonio Pastor is a technology business executive who has called Worcester home since 2005. An avid cyclist and photographer, he combines his passions to capture distinctive images of Worcester and the surrounding communities during his daily bike rides.
About the series: “This Is Worcester” is a Worcester Guardian photography series celebrating the people, places and everyday scenes of Central Massachusetts. Readers are invited to submit photographs for consideration to carsenault@theworcesterguardian.org. Please include a brief description, location and photographer credit.
