Newton Cultural Alliance

Newton Artists Selling Art to Support "Facing Cancer Together"
2022-11-22 - 2022-12-31 | Newton Art Association, Newton, MA
Art Works for Good to Support Facing Cancer Together
Newton Art Association (NAA) is relaunching Art Works for Good, to make a difference to
those in need. This year, NAA members are donating proceeds to Facing Cancer Together
(FCT), an organization that provides care to cancer survivors and their families who can’t afford
or access to essential support services.
NAA’s fundraiser is an opportunity to purchase original artwork while helping cancer survivors in our community. Enjoy browsing NAA’s Art Works for Good online (Newtonartassociation.com) art exhibition from November 16 through December 31, 2022. Thirty nine artists are participating in the exhibit which features 140 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs. Half of all proceeds go to FCT and the other half to the artists. Many NAA artists are donating all the sale price to FCT. If you are interested in purchasing art, visit the NAA website (Newtonartassociation.com).
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Facing Cancer Together depends solely upon donations. They are one of the free-standing, nonhospital-based cancer support organizations in the state of Massachusetts that provides free,
online psychological support, in addition to person services. For more information, please visit
FCT’s website, facing-cancer.org. Make a difference improving the lives of people with cancer, and enjoy an original work of art!

Purchase Art Works - to Support Cancer Survivors
2022-12-14 - 2023-01-14 | Newton Art Association, Newton, MA
Newton Art Association (NAA) members are donating original art to raise funds for Facing Cancer Together (FCT), an organization that provides care to cancer survivors and their families who can’t afford or access to essential support services. NAA’s fundraiser is online through January 14, 2023. Thirty nine artists are participating in the exhibit which features 140 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photographs. Half of all proceeds go to FCT and the other half to the artists. Many NAA artists are donating all the sale price to FCT. If you are interested in purchasing art, visit the NAA website (www.newtonartassociation.com).

Newton Art Association presents Deb Drummond, Mixed Media
2023-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Deb Drummond, Mixed Media
Thursday, February 9, 12:00 pm
Newton Art Association presents a virtual demonstration with Deborah Drummond, a Boston area artist who for many years practiced as a professional freelance illustrator /designer and photographer. Drummond returned to painting non-objective abstraction working in acrylic, collage, and printmaking, and has begun sharing her experience and techniques.
Deborah Drummond is a Boston area artist who for many years practiced as a professional freelance illustrator /designer and photographer. She returned to painting non-objective abstraction working in acrylic, collage and printmaking and has begun sharing her experience and techniques.
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Time: Feb 9, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Art as Therapy Info Session
2023-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | ONLINE, United Kingdom, E16 2DQ
Learn about our Expressive Arts Therapy program for grades 6-8 and meet the instructors at a free informational session on March 7 at 7:00 PM. The event will take place on Zoom.
Our expressive art therapy group provides a safe and responsive space for young teens to create, connect and share in a variety of art modalities in a confidential community environment. Art Therapy can “improve cognitive and sensory-motor functions, foster self-esteem and self-awareness, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social skills and reduce/resolve conflicts and distress” (American Art Therapy Association).
We are currently enrolling for the Spring Term and cost is on a sliding scale.
Come learn about this opportunity!

Suzuki School of Newton Multicultural Festival and Open House
2023-05-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Suzuki School of Newton, 1615 Beacon St, Waban, MA, 02468, United States
The Suzuki School of Newton at 1615 Beacon Street invites you to join us for our 2023 Multicultural Festival and Open House on Saturday, May 13th from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring outdoor interactive performances from Grooversity Brazilian Beats and Boston Bhangra. As part of the festivities we will enjoy an international potluck, present our Suzuki Preschool Art Show, and display a new exhibit with representatives from the Newton Watercolor Society. Please visit www.suzukinewton.org for the most up-to-date information. See you there!

Scandinavian Cultural Center presents The New England Mosaic Society Exhibit
2023-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
THE NEW ENGLAND MOSAIC SOCIETY EXHIBIT

The New England Mosaic Society is holding an exhibit of mosaics created by the members participating in the 2023 and 2020 Collaborative Projects. The final mosaic is the result of a collaboration between two artists. One artist starts the mosaic, the other artist finishes it. All the mosaics will be on display in our Nordic Hall. The exhibit will also include mosaics by Richard Youngstrom and Karen Edlund. This commemorative exhibit recognizes the major contributions these deceased artists made to NEMS and the larger mosaic community.

Opening reception Sunday, August 13th | 4-6pm | FREE with registration

“The New England Mosaic Society (NEMS) is a volunteer organization that promotes and supports mosaics as a fine art. It began in 2015 when ten mosaicists came together at Mosaic Oasis in Arlington, MA and started the discussion to form the society. Today, its mission is to promote contemporary mosaic art while preserving traditional techniques.

NEMS is committed to building a diverse and welcoming community of artists of all ability levels, as well as lovers and supporters of mosaic art. Membership is open to all New England mosaic artists including amateurs, professionals, and mosaic suppliers. Members are encouraged to grow through education, sharing of information, and involvement in exhibitions and community events.”

Newton Art Association presents an Opening Reception
2023-08-10 17:00 - 18:30 | FOCUS, 43 Lincoln Ave, Newton Highlands, MA, 02461
Newton Art Association presents NAA at FOCUS Real Estate. FOCUS, a prominent Newton real estate business, is committed to supporting local/regional artists. Come enjoy art, wine, and hors d’oeuvres, and meet art-loving individuals. This is an opportunity to enjoy new works by local artists and explore an exciting venue to showcase art. Check out More Info to rsvp for this event.

Commonwealth Chorale Auditions
2023-08-28 17:45 - 21:45 | First Baptist Church in Newton, 848 Beacon St, Newton, MA, 02459, United States
Commonwealth Chorale seeks singers of all voice types who have strong vocal and sight-reading skills. Auditions will be held by appointment on the evenings of Monday, August 28 and Tuesday August 29 between 5:45 and 9:45 PM. Auditions can also be scheduled before rehearsal between 5:45 and 6:45 PM on Tuesday, September 5 and Tuesday, September 12. Auditions are at our new rehearsal location at First Baptist Church, 848 Beacon Street in Newton Center, a few minutes walk from the Newton Center stop on the “D” branch of the MBTA’s Green Line. Ample free parking is also available close-by. An overview of our 2023 – 2024 season can be found on our website: www.commonwealthchorale.com.
To apply for an audition, click here: https://commonwealthchorale.com/join-us

New Art Center presents Friday Figure Draw
2023-09-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Enjoy a life drawing open studio with a live model, beginning with quick poses, and ending with an hour pose. The evening will be relaxed but professional, with music and a great model. For artists 21+ with drinks available for purchase. Bring your own art supplies (no oils); easels/chairs provided.

Newton Art Association presents A Demo With Larry Calkins
2023-10-12 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
DEMO: Larry Calkins, Mixed Media Collage
October 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Using mediums such as acrylic, oil paint encaustic wax, and tempera, Calkins will create scissor-cut paper stencils to make complex paintings on surfaces including wood, paper, or canvas.

Nights Out @ New Art: Crystal Wrapped Jewelry Workshop
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join ZNT Arts @ New Art Center for a Night Out, come learn how to create your very own unique crystal wire wrapped jewelry!Choose from exceptional selection of beautiful semi-precious gemstones and learn about their meanings and possible uses.
Create a pendant, pendulum or ring or simply a unique mini sculpture as conversation starter, get into it with good conversations, delicious drinks and good energy that crystal magic brings. New Art provides the materials and a cash bar. Open to students ages 21+.

New Art Center presents Día de los Muertos Celebration
2023-10-29 12:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join New Art Center, guest artists, and performers as we celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos! We will be remembering and celebrating the lives of loved ones who have left us through music, dance, and art-making.
The celebration will be from 12pm-4pm. Performance by Los Sugar Kings. Featuring Guest Artists Cristóbal Sánchez and Lennon Hernandez Wolcott. This event is free and open to the public.

The Scandinavian Cultural Center presents Jens Retlev 2024
2024-01-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
Jens Retlev 2024
Now Through February
The Scandinavian Cultural Center hosts an opening reception on Saturday, January 20th at 11:00 am for Swedish-born, Rhode Island resident, Jens Retlev’s second show at the SCC. Jens learned to use his art to capture his memories of Scandinavia as well as all that he has experienced and continues to experience, throughout New England. To him, it is a privilege to be an artist, and he strives to use color, texture, and shadows to express his love of and enchantment with the natural world.

Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon
2024-02-11 12:00 - 16:00 | New Art Center, 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 02460, United States
Join the New Art Center as we celebrate the year of the dragon with a fun, FREE event for all ages! The year of the dragon is meant to bring growth, progress, and abundance.
Art educators will lead participants through different make-and-take activities: coloring pages (illustrated by our Guest Artist Nell Valle), draw-along dragons, paper lanterns, and Chinese calligraphy (featuring a demonstration by Ren Li Song).
Performances include:
Music by the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association’s (GBCCA) music ensemble, at 12:30pm.
Dance performance by members of Newton Chinese School, at 2:00pm.
And we welcome back Kyungsun Kim, a gayageum player, with members of Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Art (BAKTA), at 3:15pm.

Vintage Valentines
2024-02-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Looking for a family activity for Valentine’s Day? Come craft the perfect valentine at our heartwarming event! Join us for a fun-filled workshop where you can express your creativity together. Create personalized Valentine’s Day cards using materials inspired by our collection. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to bond with family members and spread love in a unique way!

Vintage Valentines (21+)
2024-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, 286 Waverley Ave,, Newton, MA, 02458
Thinking about what to do for Valentine’s Day this year? Craft unique valentines using materials inspired by the museum’s collection, Come craft the perfect valentine at our heartwarming event! Join us for an evening of creativity, love, and fun. All materials provided. Let’s celebrate love together!
This event is open to adults 21 and older (ID required). Drinks and themed snacks will be provided!

New Art Center presents Visions of Trane
2024-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 | 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.
