SCC presents Gunnar Widforss

GUNNAR WIDFORSS–PAINTER OF THE NATIONAL PARKS Through the Roaring Twenties and the first half of the Great Depression, the Swedish-born landscape painter Gunnar Widforss (1879-1934) focused his discerning eye and passionate energy on the national parks of the American West. Because of Widforss’ untimely death at only age 55, and because the rise of modernism…

Don’t Close Your Eyes: Ukrainian Artists Respond to the War

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

Art Exhibit New Art Corridor 245 Walnut St. Newton, MA November 3-26 Opening Reception: November 5, 5-8 PM The current exhibit includes over 60 works on paper by Ukrainian artists from various regions in Ukraine. The works will be for sale, with 50% of the proceeds going to the artist and the other 50% to…

Free
Event Series Renaissance Portraits

Renaissance Portraits

War Memorial Auditorium 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, United States

Join Cappella Clausura for the opening of its 2022-2023 season! This November, expand your understanding of music and visual arts from the Renaissance. With reimagined classical portraits by Fran Forman presented alongside Baroque music by women, this program will transport you to a world of rich innovation and inclusivity. Featuring music by Barbara Strozzi, Madalena Casulana,…

$10 – $35
Event Series Renaissance Portraits

Renaissance Portraits

War Memorial Auditorium 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, United States

Join Cappella Clausura for the opening of its 2022-2023 season! This November, expand your understanding of music and visual arts from the Renaissance. With reimagined classical portraits by Fran Forman presented alongside Baroque music by women, this program will transport you to a world of rich innovation and inclusivity. Featuring music by Barbara Strozzi, Madalena Casulana,…

$10 – $35

Instagram Basics for Artists

ZOOM

Francesca Olsen will teach a class on Instagram Basics focusing on how artists can best use Instagram to grow their audience and make the most out of the time they invest in this platform. She will explain how artists can grow their audience using Instagram, a visual social media platform with over a billion monthly…

Free

Friday Figure Draw

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, 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. No photography allowed. No instruction. For artists 21+, ID required. Bring your own art supplies (no oils); easels/chairs provided.

$25

Newton Art Association: Watercolor Artist Demo

ONLINE United Kingdom

International watercolorist, Soon Y Warren, will demonstrate the process of painting layer by layer as she applies the colors to create a finished painting. Her work has been featured in art magazines including Splash, where she was named one of the top US 15 watercolorists in the past 20 years. She is a signature member…

Free

New Art Center presents Lunar New Year Celebration

New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United States

Join us at the New Art Center for our Lunar New Year Community Cultural Day in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Society of Boston. It's the year of the rabbit! The sign of the Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity. Art educators will lead participants through make-and-take activities: Hapjukseon (paper fans), rabbit…

Free

Art as Therapy Info Session

ONLINE United Kingdom

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…

Free

Newton Open Studios

Save the Date for Newton Open Studios