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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nArt 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). \nPerformances include: \nMusic by the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association’s (GBCCA) music ensemble\, at 12:30pm. \nDance performance by members of Newton Chinese School\, at 2:00pm. \nAnd we welcome back Kyungsun Kim\, a gayageum player\, with members of Boston Academy of Korean Traditional Art (BAKTA)\, at 3:15pm.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/lunar-new-year-year-of-the-dragon/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Dance,Family Friendly,Free Event,Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T160000
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SUMMARY:Vintage Valentines
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/vintage-valentines/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20240205T150733Z
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SUMMARY:Vintage Valentines (21+)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis event is open to adults 21 and older (ID required). Drinks and themed snacks will be provided!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/vintage-valentines-21/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20230731T212302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T212302Z
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SUMMARY:NAA presents A Demo With British Watercolorist Graham Berry
DESCRIPTION:March 23\, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nDEMO; British Watercolorist Graham Berry\nZoom\n\n\nUsing a palette of six colors and just two brushes\, Berry will paint a scene with multiple figures. His paintings are inspired by the effect of light and shadow on the environment\, creating dynamic shapes and colors\, and focusing on people going about their everyday lives.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/naa-presents-a-demo-with-british-watercolorist-graham-berry/
LOCATION:ONLINE\, United Kingdom\, E16 2DQ
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Art Association":MAILTO:info@newtonartassociation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20230731T212440Z
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SUMMARY:NAA presents A Demo With Corry Buckwalter
DESCRIPTION:April 11\, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nDEMO: Corry Buckwalter\, Interactive Drawing with Colored Pencil\nUnnamed Venue MA\n\n\nJoin artist Buckwalter for a demonstration of drawing botanical subjects with colored pencils. Relaxing and meditative to use\, colored pencils have so much to offer a student of botanical arts. A supply list will be distributed in advance for artists wanting to participate.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/naa-presents-a-demo-with-corry-buckwalter/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Art Association":MAILTO:info@newtonartassociation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20230731T212736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T212736Z
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SUMMARY:NAA presents A Demo With Merill Comeau
DESCRIPTION:DEMO: Merill Comeau\, Fiber\nMay 9\, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nComeau’s art plumbs the breadth of human emotion and celebrates telling tales of common human concerns with sensual surfaces. Devoted to artmaking as visual communication\, Comeau will share her investigations of the world and how she brings history into modernity. Comeau will begin with a slide show of artists whose work she finds inspiring and pieces from her current series while illustrating conceptual underpinnings as a framework for aesthetic decisions. Her demonstrations will include mining autobiography for narrative tales\, techniques of applying color and pattern to fabrics and/or paper\, methods of collage\, and how to use various fibers and stitches.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/naa-presents-a-demo-with-merill-comeau/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Art Association":MAILTO:info@newtonartassociation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20240514T161138Z
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SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Art of the Possible: Vinfen's Gateway Arts
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAn opening reception will be held on May 16 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. \nVinfen’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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/opening-reception-for-art-of-the-possible-vinfens-gateway-arts/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20240513T154602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T154602Z
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SUMMARY:Queer Open Studios at Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInterested in being a vendor? View our Call for Art page on our website!
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/queer-open-studios-at-night/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Free Event,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20241010T175020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T180151Z
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SUMMARY:Susan Adler: A Life Seen\, A Legacy Remembered
DESCRIPTION:The Allen Center will host a reception for their upcoming exhibit\, “Susan Adler: A Life Seen\, A Legacy Remembered” on Saturday\, November 2 at 6:30pm in celebration of Susan Seidner Adler’s life and work. The exhibition of her figure paintings and soft figurines will be on display in The Allen Center gallery from November 2 – December 8\, 2024. There will be light appetizers and refreshments served at the reception. Please register if you plan on attending. \nSusan Seidner Adler (1935-2020) was a self-taught artist and psychotherapist known for her portraits of prominent figures\, including her sister-in-law Renata Adler\, and for her portrait of Sylvia Plath at Smith College. Susan Adler’s oil paintings and figurines capture more than a mere likeness of their subjects and reflect the elegance of the times. \nRegister.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/susan-adler-a-life-seen-a-legacy-remembered/
LOCATION:United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20241125T220141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T220141Z
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SUMMARY:Find Your Light
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind 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. \nRasheeda 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. \nShira 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. \nThe Kwanzaa workshop starts at 12pm\, and runs until 3pm.\, while the Chanukah sessions begin at 1pm and runs until 4pm.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/find-your-light/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20241125T220701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T222145Z
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SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Newton Children’s Book Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n“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! ” \n“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. \nIn 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-childrens-book-festival/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Family Friendly,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20241205T175359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T171303Z
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SUMMARY:NAA Winter Expo at the Allen Center
DESCRIPTION:Winter Expo at the Allen Center\nExhibition dates: December 12\, 2024 – January 21\, 2025\nOff 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/naa-winter-expo-at-the-allen-center/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20250102T154927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T154927Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents Winter Craft Series: The Art of Embroidery
DESCRIPTION: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! \nPrice: $20 general admission | $15 members\nRegistration: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-craft-series-the-art-of-embroidery
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/historic-newton-presents-winter-craft-series-the-art-of-embroidery-2/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20250124T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T155009Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Garden
DESCRIPTION:The New Art 2025 Sensory Garden Exhibition is your chance to Support our Local Artists.\nArtists 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. \nExhibition Dates\nJanuary\,17th 2025 – February 28th 2025 \nOpening Reception\nJanuary 20th 5-7pm\, Free and Open to the public. \nJoin 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. \nArtist Talk\nJanuary 30th 5:30-6:30pm\, Free and Open to the public. \nCurator Guided Tour\nFebruary 12th: 6:00-7:30 PM\, Free and Open to the public. \nThe New Art Corridor (Trio)\n245 Walnut St.\,\nNewton\, MA 02460 \nAbout The New Art Curatorial Program: \nEstablished 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/sensory-garden/
LOCATION:New Art Cooridor\, 245 Walnut Street\, Newon\, MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20250120T135148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T135148Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception\, Photographs by Tira Khan
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTira Khan is a documentary and montage photographer who explores the meaning of family\, portraiture\, and place. \nFor more information: www.newtonculture.org/gallery
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/opening-reception-photographs-by-tira-khan/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20250124T155343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T155804Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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! \nRen 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.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/lunar-new-year/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Free Event,Music,Performing Arts,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20250417T220551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T220612Z
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SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOpen 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 \nMingle 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. \nImmerse yourself in a world of creativity and expression with CERAMICS that serve. \n-Over 25 Plates by New Art’s Adult Ceramics Student \n*The pictured plate in the banner created by the student artist Lala O’Neil \n—————————————————————————————————— \nThe “Plates with Purpose: Form & Function in Clay” exhibition” is open from May 1st\, 2025 through June 13th\, 2025.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/plates-with-purpose-form-function-in-clay/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20250429T180909Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Historic Newton’s Newton House Tour! Each year\, Historic Newton presents the Newton House Tour to showcase historic homes in the city. Each private residence is carefully selected by a committee to exhibit how homeowners have made creative renovations and interesting interior design choices that add to the life of a historic structure. You’ll come away with a greater appreciation for historic homes and inspiration for your own projects!\nThis is the 42nd annual Newton House Tour\, and all proceeds benefit Historic Newton’s mission.\nEvent begins at 12 noon\, but in-person ticket sales and wristband pick-up begins at 10AM.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-house-tour/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Ave\,\, Newton\, MA\, 02458
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Visual Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20250904T163837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T164019Z
UID:10023427-1757332800-1757334600@newtonculture.org
SUMMARY:New Art Center presents an Informational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Art as Therapy Zoom Info Session – groups for ages 9-18
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-an-informational-meeting/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20260302T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T214903Z
UID:10023611-1773340200-1773343800@newtonculture.org
SUMMARY:New Art Center presents Art and Healing: Art Therapists on Creating Connections
DESCRIPTION:An illuminating talk with practicing studio artists and art therapists\, Erin Palazzolo Loparo\, M.S.-ATR and Tova Speter\, M.A.\, LMHC\, as they explore the intersection of personal creative practice and community-based healing. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, light refreshments will be served. \nView the work of Erin Loparo\, Tova Speter\, and other artists on view March 20th –May 1st in the Art and Healing exhibition at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-art-and-healing-art-therapists-on-creating-connections/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Allen Center,Community Event,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20260319T182100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T182100Z
UID:10023629-1774375200-1774382400@newtonculture.org
SUMMARY:Newton Art Association and New Art Center present Demo: Monotype Printmaking with Lynda Goldberg
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Newton Art Association at New Art Center\, Lynda Goldberg will demonstrate her process\, from initial idea to pulling the first original print\, and the second “ghost” print. She’ll share what she loves most about monotype printing and walk through the inks\, papers\, and materials she uses. She has exhibited widely throughout New England\, with work held in corporate\, private\, and nonprofit collections in the U.S. and abroad. She currently teaches at the New Art Center in Newtonville\, MA and the Eliot School in Jamaica Plain. Visit her website here: Lyndagoldberg.com.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-art-association-and-new-art-center-present-demo-monotype-printmaking-with-lynda-goldberg/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture and Education,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Art Association":MAILTO:info@newtonartassociation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20260324T174755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T174755Z
UID:10023642-1774630800-1774638000@newtonculture.org
SUMMARY:New Art Center Presents Winter Student & Faculty Pop-Up Show
DESCRIPTION:New Art Center winter term students and instructors display their work at this end-of-term pop-up show! View wonderful new works of art and meet the artists\, students\, and instructors at New Art Center. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-winter-student-faculty-pop-up-show/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20260325T193033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T193033Z
UID:10023651-1777802400-1777827600@newtonculture.org
SUMMARY:New Art Center Presents New Yart Sale
DESCRIPTION:Discover an extraordinary collection of original artwork spanning styles\, mediums\, and price points\, generously donated by artists from across Greater Boston. Whether you are a seasoned collector or purchasing your first piece\, the New Yart Sale offers an accessible and inspiring way to bring art into your life while supporting creative education in our community. It’s like a yard sale\, but full of ART! \n 
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/new-art-center-presents-new-yart-sale/
LOCATION:New Art Center\, 61 Washington Park\, Newton\, MA\, 02460\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Art Center":MAILTO:info@newartcenter.org
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