New Art Center presents Visions of Trane
2024-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Thursday, March 14, 3:00 pm
The New Art Center hosts a new exhibition Visions of Trane curated by Terry Jenoure. Visions of Trane highlights the history, vision, experimentation, and improvisation of John Coltrane through the marriage of contemporary art and music. Visit the New Art Center Corridor for an engagement opportunity, including an opening reception on Thursday, March 14th, or an artist talk with the curator Terry Jenoure, on Thursday, April 11th.

New Art Center presents Art of the Possible: Vinfen's Gateway Arts
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
In this new exhibition, entitled “Art of the Possible,” the New Art Center in Newton has partnered with Vinfen’s Gateway Arts. 28 Gateway Arts artists will display their work at the New Art Corridor for the month of May.
An opening reception will be held on May 16 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Vinfen’s Gateway Arts is a world-renowned studio art center, store, and gallery providing professional supports and representation to adult artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, brain injuries, and other neurodiverse conditions. Nearly 100 artists work in our communal studio setting, across a wide variety of media, to bring their unique artistic visions to life. To learn more about Gateway Arts, visit gatewayarts.org.

Queer Open Studios at Night
2024-06-05 18:00 - 22:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join New Art Center on June 5 for Queer Open Studios! Located at our main location, this event will feature local queer community artists and makers, along with live music, crafts, and entertainment so that attendees can experience everything that Newton’s arts and culture community has to offer.
Interested in being a vendor? View our Call for Art page on our website!

Suzuki School Open House
2024-09-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Suzuki School Open House
Sunday, September 15th, 3:00 pm
Suzuki School of Newton hosts an Open House for its preschool program, promoting love and respect for music and learning in students of all ages through musical instrument instruction and preschool education using the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki.

Historic Newton presents Museum Makerdays: Sewing
2024-12-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
The school day is over early and the museum is open! Stop by Durant-Kenrick House to try out a handicraft and make something new to take home with you. This month’s theme is sewing! Explore the history of the craft and sew your own drawstring bag to keep. Kids can also explore the exhibits and gardens, build with LEGOs, and play outdoor games. This is a series, taking place each special early release day in school year 2024-2025, according to the Newton Public School calendar.
$5 per child, kids 5 and under are free. Suitable for kids ages 5-15, younger and older siblings welcome. Registration not required; drop in any time during the event. Adults must remain onsite during the program. Let us know you’re interested at: https://form-usa.keela.co/2425EarlyRelease

Find Your Light
2024-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join the New Art Center in Newtonville for Find Your Light, celebrations of Kwanzaa and Chanukah. The event will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm at 61 Washington Park and is part of New Art’s Cultural Access Program, a robust Community Outreach program providing free and inclusive art experiences.
Find Your Light will feature a series of art-making and performance activities centered on the principles of Chanukah and Kwaznaa. Presenters aim to highlight the similarities between the two celebrations, showcasing the diversity in our community, while connecting us to themes of unity. This is a family-friendly event, free and open to the public.
Rasheeda Brown will lead art-making centered on the seven principles of Kwanzaa: unity, self-determination, collective work & responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. Participants will create seven unique handcrafted gifts, one for each day of the festival, to share with seven special people in their lives.
Shira Weiss poses the question, “What brought you light this year?” They will lead a family-friendly, immersive art experience celebrating Chanukah through artmaking, storytelling, and theater. Guests join in a collaborative performance and in the process share how light connects us all.
The Kwanzaa workshop starts at 12pm, and runs until 3pm., while the Chanukah sessions begin at 1pm and runs until 4pm.

Historic Newton presents Candles & Cards
2024-12-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Get into the holiday spirit while you dip candles and craft cards! You’ll gain inspiration from vintage greeting cards and advertisements in our collection, enjoy seasonal music and refreshments, and craft candles and cards to keep or share with a friend. This program is appropriate for all ages; stop by anytime during the event.
This program is $5 for Historic Newton members and $10 for non-members. Register in advance at https://events.humanitix.com/candles-and-cards; walk-ins welcome.

Celebrate Newton Holiday Craft Fair
2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Newton South High School, 140 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA, 02459
Celebrate Newton is a one-day holiday shopping extravaganza with live music and local artisans. With over 50 vendors to choose from you can buy a unique gift for everyone this season. For 2024 we have tons of textiles, loads of Fine Art, Jewelry galore, and new vendors you’ve never seen before. Admission is $7 and all proceeds go to the Newton Cultural Alliance, a non-profit advocacy organization operating The Allen Center for Arts and Culture.

New Art Center presents Newton Children’s Book Festival
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
The New Art Center and Read Your World have teamed up to create the inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival. This free event will be held on December 14th, Saturday, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the New Art Center in Newtonville, MA. A snow date is set for Sunday, December 15th, from 10 am to 2 pm.
The Newton Children’s Book Festival will showcase 60+ children’s book authors and illustrators signing books. Newtonville Books will be selling the books, with a 20% discount for teachers! There is a free bookmark craft for children.
“We are pleased to offer the New Art Center space to the inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival,” says Emily O’Neil, Executive Director of New Art Center. “Kids benefit from meeting children’s book authors and illustrators, and signed books make great gifts for the holiday season! ”
“Boston has one of the largest concentrations of children’s book creators in the United States, and we are thrilled to have more than 60 in the area at our event, including Caldecott Honor author and illustrator Brian Lies, and Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca,” says Mia Wenjen, President of the Newton-based non-profit, Read Your World.
In support of the Newton Children’s Book Festival, West Newton Cinema Foundation is hosting a children’s book event with the New York Times best-selling author of the Wings of Fire series, Tui T. Sutherland. It will be held on Monday, December 9th, at 5 pm at the West Newton Cinema. Newtonville Books will supply signed copies for this ticketed event. To order tickets, go to newtonvillebooks.com.

Historic Newton Presents Newton History Series: A Pressing Matter - 18th Century Media Literacy and Bias
2024-12-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Media and information literacy are essential 21st-century skills in order to be an informed citizen. These are also skills that, when applied in a historical context, help us become better historians. In this discussion, we will analyze perspective, language, and bias in 18th-century newspapers, with a critical lens on how news was consumed in colonial America.
About the speaker: Michele Gabrielson is a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century. When she is not teaching in the classroom, Michele can be found leading tours, lectures, and demonstrations at historic sites in the greater Boston area. She specializes in interpreting the history of colonial women printers, the stories of loyalist refugees, and of 18th century chocolate makers! Most recently, she has taken on building a first-person impression of the revolutionary playwright and poet Mercy Otis Warren. Michele additionally serves on several historical committees dedicated to helping preserve the history of colonial America, is a member of the Authenticity Standards Committee for Minuteman National Historic Park, and is the coordinator for the Battle Road Guides for the annual reenactment of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. She was recently awarded a 2024 Rising Star Award for Public History by the Massachusetts History Alliance for her programming titled, “The Revolutionary Classroom,” and named a finalist for the 2024 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year.
This program is part of the Newton History Series, co-sponsored by Historic Newton and the Newton Free Library. Look out for lectures in both February and March 2025.
Thursday, January 16, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
Free, registration not required

NAA Winter Expo at the Allen Center
2024-12-17 18:00 - 2025-01-21 19:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Winter Expo at the Allen Center
Exhibition dates: December 12, 2024 – January 21, 2025
Off to a fresh start for the New Year! Out with the old, in with the new. Join us for the first winter exhibition of the New Year at the Allen Center. A great place, a great time, and a great venue to celebrate the holidays. The awards ceremony will be held Tuesday, December 17th from 6-7:30pm with special guest juror Candice Driver, Associate Director of Cambridge Art Association.

Historic Newton presents Winter Craft Series: The Art of Embroidery
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Join Historic Newton for a hands-on embroidery workshop where participants will recreate a design inspired by an object from the museum’s collection. This beginner-friendly session is open to all skill levels, from first-time stitchers to experienced embroiderers. Discover the art of embroidery while connecting with history through thread and needle. All materials will be provided!
Price: $20 general admission | $15 members
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-craft-series-the-art-of-embroidery

Sensory Garden
2025-01-20 - 2025-02-28 | New Art Cooridor, 245 Walnut Street, Newon, MA
The New Art 2025 Sensory Garden Exhibition is your chance to Support our Local Artists.
Artists offer a wintertime oasis amidst political, social, and cultural transition. Fostering a connection with nature, art, and ourselves through all our senses, grounds and preserves us. We invite sight and smell and touch and taste (indicated by signage) in this self-contained terrarium or sanctuary. We honor and prompt your experience as a lodestar for self-awareness and emotional healing.
Exhibition Dates
January,17th 2025 – February 28th 2025
Opening Reception
January 20th 5-7pm, Free and Open to the public.
Join the New Art Center in celebrating the opening of the 2025 Sensory Garden Exhibition. Mingle with some of this year’s 23 participating artists, while exploring over 54 pieces in this year’s sale.
Artist Talk
January 30th 5:30-6:30pm, Free and Open to the public.
Curator Guided Tour
February 12th: 6:00-7:30 PM, Free and Open to the public.
The New Art Corridor (Trio)
245 Walnut St.,
Newton, MA 02460
About The New Art Curatorial Program:
Established in July 2020 as the BIPOC Curatorial Program, the New Art Curatorial Program features three exhibitions annually curated by mid-career New England area BIPOC community writers, artists, and thinkers. This series enables curators of color to develop and share their personal vision through exhibitions that spark dialogue.

Newton Theatre Company Presents: DRACULA
2025-01-24 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-31 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | Saint John’s Episcopal Church, 96 Otis Street, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Step into the shadows and prepare for a thrilling twist on the classic gothic tale with NTC’s production of Dracula, featuring Linda Goetz in the starring role. This reinterpretation breathes new life into Bram Stoker’s timeless story of Count Dracula and his insatiable need for human blood. Blending sensuality, darkness and humor, Dracula explores themes of desire and dominance through unconventional casting and intimate staging. Join us for an unforgettable evening where legend meets innovation, and experience Dracula like never before.
We are doing three weekends of Dracula!
Tickets:
Friday, January 24th at 8pm
Saturday, January 25th at 2pm
Saturday, January 25th at 8pm
and
Friday, January 31st at 8pm
Saturday, February 1st at 2pm
Saturday, February 1st at 8pm
and
Friday, February 7th at 8pm
Saturday, February 8th at 2pm
Saturday, February 8th at 8pm

Opening Reception, Photographs by Tira Khan
2025-01-29 18:30 - 20:30 | The Allen Center, 35 Webster St, WEST NEWTON, MA, 02465, United States
Join us for an opening reception on Wednesday, January 29th, from 6:30-8:30pm for Interiors: Between Refuge and Restraint, an exhibit of photographs by Tira Khan. Interiors is the second in the “Women Seeing Women” series curated by Peter Vanderwarker, NCA board member and curator of the NCA’s Visual Arts program. The exhibit will be on display in The Allen Center’s Recital Gallery from January 23rd – March 4th, 2025, with open gallery hours to be announced. Please register if you plan on attending the reception.
Tira Khan is a documentary and montage photographer who explores the meaning of family, portraiture, and place.
For more information: www.newtonculture.org/gallery

Lunar New Year
2025-02-02 12:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join the New Art Center in Newtonville for the fourth annual Lunar New Year event. The event will take place on Sunday, February 2 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm at 61 Washington Park and is part of New Art’s Cultural Access Program, a robust Community Outreach program providing free and inclusive art experiences.
The Lunar New Year event will feature a series of art-making and performance activities centered on the celebrations associated with Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is an important time for celebration in the majority of East and Southeast Asian cultures. We welcome the New Year by spending time with family making food, playing games, telling stories, and cleaning our homes! This is a family-friendly event, free and open to the public.
This year is the year of the Blue Snake in the Korean calendar, or Wood Snake in the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Blue Snake is a year for wisdom, intuition, creativity, and personal growth! The Snake zodiac symbolizes wisdom and carefulness, and the Blue element, or Wood, is associated with movement and growth, as well as cooperation and idealism. This year, we should encourage ourselves to focus on self-growth and planning long-term goals for the future. Focus on your personal relationships, and find stability in reflection and mindful practices!
Ren Li Song will present on the art of calligraphy. Performers include the GBCCA Chinese Music Ensemble, members of the Boston Korean Dance Academy, and a Global String Band JUL.

All Over Newton presents Valentine's Day Craft Crawl
2025-02-08 13:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Saturday, February 8th · Time: 1:00-4:00 pm EST
The event is organized by All Over Newton
Come to New Art Center to create your own faux stained glass sun catcher in the shape of a heart to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
Each participant will create their own sun catcher and be able to use their own colors and inspiration. All suncatchers will include a string so you can hang it in your window!”
$5 per participant (meaning a family of four would have to pay $20)
Classroom: ELVAS (not handicap accessible)
We will be able to take cash or tap pay card systems.
ATTENDANCE
We will be photographing this event and by registering, you agree that there is a possibility you may be photographed and the resulting images used for marketing purposes (in email, social media, print, and on our website).
For more information, contact New Art Center Senior Education Manager, Seline Smith at Seline@newartcenter.org, or call (617) 964-3424.

Sensory Garden Exhibition: A Guided Tour
2025-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | The New Art Corridor (Trio), 245 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, 02460, United States
The New Art 2025 Sensory Garden Exhibition is your chance to Support our Local Artists.
Artists offer a wintertime oasis amidst political, social, and cultural transition. Fostering a connection with nature, art, and ourselves through all our senses, grounds and preserves us. We invite sight and smell and touch and taste (indicated by signage) in this self-contained terrarium or sanctuary. We honor and prompt your experience as a lodestar for self-awareness and emotional healing.
Join the New Art Center in celebrating the opening of the 2025 Sensory Garden Exhibition. Mingle with some of this year’s 23 participating artists, while exploring over 54 pieces in this year’s sale.

New Art Center presents Brigham House Tea party
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Brigham House, 341 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, Massachusetts, 02472, United States
Join us for the Brigham House Tea Party on Sunday, February 16th, from 2–4 PM to engage with and admire the artwork created by the participants while brewing your own tea.

Holi Festival of Colors
2025-03-30 12:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
The New Art Center invites you to join the Holi Festival of Colors.
We will have art-making, performances, food, dancing, and music throughout the day.
The event includes outdoor color play where you become the canvas for artmaking!
You have the opportunity to participate in the very fun (and messy) tradition of throwing organic color powder at each other.
Please wear white clothes you do not mind getting stained, protective eyewear or sunglasses, and bring towels for clean up afterward.
Guests are welcome to bring their color powder from home. There is no re-admittance to the New Art Center building after color play.

New Art Center presents Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay
2025-05-01 17:30 - 19:30 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join the New Art Center in celebrating the opening of the New Art’s Adult Ceramics Student Exhibition, “Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay”- A Special Exhibition by the New Art Center’s Adult Ceramics Students From the Winter Term, 2025.
Open and Free to the Public: Join us for the opening reception on Thursday, May, 1st, 5:30 – 7:30 PM At 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA 02460
Mingle with some of our student artists while exploring over 25 plates (some are for sale), enjoy this Thursday night out, and enjoy the wine and appetizers.
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and expression with CERAMICS that serve.
-Over 25 Plates by New Art’s Adult Ceramics Student
*The pictured plate in the banner created by the student artist Lala O’Neil
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The “Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay” exhibition” is open from May 1st, 2025 through June 13th, 2025.

Suzuki School presents Multicultural Festival 2025!
2025-05-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
Suzuki Newton’s Multicultural Festival 2025
Join us for an afternoon of music, art, food, and community at the Suzuki School of Newton on Saturday, May 17, 2025!
📍 Location: 1615 Beacon St., Waban, MA 02468
🕑 Time: Festivities kick off at 2:00 PM and continue throughout the afternoon.
🎶 Music Performances:
The afternoon begins with Folk Baroque at 2:00 PM, followed by the dance rhythms of Salsa y Control, and performances by the talented Suzuki Violin Students.
🖼️ Intergenerational Art Show:
Celebrate creativity across ages with an exhibit featuring artwork from Suzuki Preschoolers alongside local Newton artists from the Newton Art Association and Newton Watercolor Society!
🏫 Preschool Open House:
Families with young children are invited to tour the classrooms, meet our teachers and director, and learn about our Suzuki Preschool community.
🍽️ International Potluck:
Bring a favorite family dish to share and experience the world through food. Please include a card listing ingredients and possible allergens to ensure everyone can enjoy safely.
🌟 Admission:
This event is free and open to the public! Kids and adults of all ages are welcome to come celebrate our Newton Community! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend the afternoon making memories with us.
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