Visual Arts
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 StatesArt 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…
Renaissance Portraits
War Memorial Auditorium 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, United StatesJoin 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,…
Renaissance Portraits
War Memorial Auditorium 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, United StatesJoin 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,…
Instagram Basics for Artists
ZOOMFrancesca 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…
Friday Figure Draw
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesEnjoy 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.
Newton Art Association: Watercolor Artist Demo
ONLINE United KingdomInternational 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…
New Art Center presents Lunar New Year Celebration
New Art Center 61 Washington Park, Newton, MA, United StatesJoin 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…
Art as Therapy Info Session
ONLINE United KingdomLearn 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…
Newton Open Studios
Save the Date for Newton Open Studios