Newton Cultural Alliance

New Art Center presents Over the Rainbow
2023-06-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 18 more dates
Over the Rainbow will celebrate pride in our intergenerational connections— expressing from a queer perspective what is safe for us and for our youth. Including individual and collaborative work from children to elders of our beautiful community, our goal is to encourage sharing resources between young people with energy and fresh ideas and the experiences and developed thoughts of our older generation. In tracing our queer lineage, we are resisting our history being pushed to the back of the closet.
Free and open to the public
Opening Reception
Thursday, May 25, 2023
6:00 – 8:00 PM

The SCC presents The New England Mosaic Society Exhibit
2023-08-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Scandinavian Cultural Center, 206 Waltham St, Newton, MA, 02465, United States
COMING SOON: 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 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 Annual Awards Show
2023-09-13 19:00 - 20:30
Reception and Awards Ceremony: September 13, 2023,7-8:30pm
Welcome to the First Exhibition of the NAA 2023-2024 year! The NAA 2024 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP SHOW at the Newton Free Library. We welcome all members to apply. This is a non-juried show limited only by capacity. So sign up early!

IMPORTANT DATES

Call for art: July 17 – August 7
Exhibit dates: September 1 – September 29
Drop-off of art: Friday, September 1
Pick-up of art: Friday, September 29
Reception: Wednesday, September 13, 7:00-8:30 pm

ELIGIBILITY

Open to Newton Art Association members with all dues paid for the 2023-2024 season.
This is not a juried show. All entries will be accepted unless otherwise notified.

AWARDS

Gene Faucher Award: $100
Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Russell Award: $100
Molly L. and Henry Schoenberg Award: $100
NAA First Place Award: $300
NAA Second Place Award: $200
NAA Third Place Award: $100
Four Honorable Mentions

ABOUT THE JUROR
Chenoa Baker (she/her) is a curator, wordsmith, and descendant of self-emancipators. Art spaces as incubators for intergroup dialogue and imaginative portals were her foray into curatorial work. In addition to leading the exhibition program as the Associate Curator at Beacon Gallery, she worked on: Gio Swaby: Fresh Up at the Peabody Essex Museum; Simone Leigh at ICA/Boston; Simone Leigh: Sovereignty at the 59th La Biennale di Venezia; and Touching Roots: Black Ancestral Legacies in the Americas at MFA/Boston. Her autobiographical-style art criticism appears in Public Parking, Material Intelligence, Studio Potter, Boston Art Review, Sixty Inches From Center, Burnaway, and a monograph contribution for Helena Metaferia: Generations, Art For This Moment.

Art as Therapy ZOOM info session
2023-09-14 19:00 - 19:30 | virtual
The Art as Therapy program aims to give middle school students the skills and tools to express themselves creatively, connect with other students, and build the foundations for ego-building practices. Students in the program have said they benefited from the program, enjoying the art making as well as the connectedness of the class.
Parents/guardians who are interested in learning more about the program and speaking with the instructors are invited to an informational Zoom session on Thursday, September 14 at 7:oo PM. Art therapist Erin Palazzolo-Loparo, MS-ATR and New Art Center’s Education Coordinator Sarah Moriarty will be talking about the program and answering questions for prospective students/families.
https://newartcenter.org/art-as-therapy-healing-at-the-new-art-center/

New Art Center presents Friday Figure Draw
2023-09-22 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.
