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SUMMARY:The Allen Center presents Kathryn Gearon Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an evening celebrating Standing Still\, a new body of work by painter Kathryn Gearon. Spend time with the paintings\, meet the artist\, and enjoy drinks and light bites. Admission is free; registration is required. Click here to register. \nAbout Standing Still: \n“My practice is rooted in drawing and painting\, yet it is the process that drives the work. Moving between abstract painting\, sculpture\, and installation\, I explore landscapes in all their forms — urban\, geographical\, imagined\, and emotional — as well as the environmental forces that shape them. These layered terrains become metaphors for the equally complex architectures within us: neural pathways\, networks of memory\, and the lingering imprints of generational influence. Urban spaces\, with their weathered walls and shifting surfaces\, are a constant reference point. They are palimpsests — marked by grime\, graffiti\, and rust — where each layer obscures the last while laying the foundation for what is to come. This continual cycle of erasure and renewal parallels the way memory\, experience\, and history accumulate in the human mind. I see remembered mark-making as a form of storytelling — each gesture a fragment of narrative that connects the past to the present. In this way\, my work weaves together personal and collective histories\, exploring how generational legacies shape identity while also carving out space for autonomy and self-definition. Through processes of layering\, obscuring\, and revealing\, I consider which marks are allowed to remain visible and which become invisible yet essential\, forming the substrate for future gestures. My work invites reflection on how the landscapes we inhabit — both external and internal — are in a constant state of transformation\, shaped by time\, environment\, and the unseen forces of the past.” -Kathryn Gearon \nProvidence native Kathryn Gearon is a painter\, teacher and an advocate for the arts. She has been painting for over 20 years\, and received her BFA from Rhode Island College in 2001\, and a MFA from The Museum School of Fine Arts at Tufts\, in 2018. She has exhibited her work extensively in galleries and public venues throughout Southern New England. \nKathryn Gearon online: https://www.kathryn-gearon.com/
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-kathryn-gearon-artist-reception/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,At the Allen Center,Community Event,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Cultural Alliance":MAILTO:contact@newtonculture.org
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SUMMARY:Newton Art Association presents 2026 New Members Show
DESCRIPTION:The Newton Art Association presents its New Members Show at the Scandinavian Cultural Center on view May 1 – June 29\, 2026.  Featuring first-time exhibiting artists and seasoned pros alike who have joined the Newton Art Association within the past 12 months\, this exhibition is a wonderful opportunity to view new work and connect with Newton’s artist community. Participating artists are also invited to join for the Awards Ceremony and Reception on Thursday\, May 14\, from 6–8 PM.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-art-association-presents-2026-new-members-show/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,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:20260514T183000
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SUMMARY:The Allen Center Presents Brush & Lens: Artist Talk with Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling lecture demonstration on the dynamic interplay between painting and photography— and go behind the scenes with two of Newton’s most celebrated artists\, Peter Vanderwarker and Sam Belisle\, for a rare glimpse into their creative processes. All attendees will be entered to win one of two signed Peter Vanderwarker prints. Admission is free\, but registration is required. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/the-allen-center-presents-brush-lens/
LOCATION:The Allen Center\, 35 Webster St\, WEST NEWTON\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,At the Allen Center,Community Event,Culture and Education,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:20260524T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T183000
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SUMMARY:West Newton Cinema Reads: Perrotta & Phillips
DESCRIPTION:West Newton Cinema Reads & Newtonville Books present: \nTom Perrotta\, author of The Leftovers\, Little Children\, and Election\, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips reading from\, discussing\, and signing copies of their new books\, Ghost Town and Small Town Girls\, followed by a screening of The Last Picture Show. \nTom Perrotta’s new novel\, Ghost Town\, is a gripping and darkly nostalgic tale about a tumultuous summer in 1970s suburban New Jersey\, told from the perspective of a middle-aged writer looking back on events that changed his life—and the story he finally has the courage to tell. Ghost Town reveals the way our ghosts are always with us\, even when we think we’ve left them behind. \nSmall Town Girls is Oprah’s #1 most anticipated book of 2026. Part coming-of-age story\, part social history\, this tender\, sparkling memoir is Jayne Anne Phillips’s love letter to the place and the people who have shaped her perceptions and her writing. Phillips grew up in Buckhannon\, West Virginia—dense with forests and small churches\, rich in history and misunderstandings. In her singular voice\, Phillips re-creates the place she calls home and reflects on her origins\, the mysteries of memory\, and the troubled annals of the last American centuries. \nAnd in Peter Bogdonavich’s The Last Picture Show (1971)\, adapted from Larry McMurtry’s novel\, we experience an aching portrait of a dying West. Set in Texas in the early fifties\, The Last Picture Show portrays the daily shuffles of three futureless teens—enigmatic Sonny (Timothy Bottoms)\, wayward jock Duane (Jeff Bridges)\, and rich rebel Jacy (Cybill Shepherd)—and the aging\, lost souls who bump up against them. Shot in arresting black-and-white\, this hushed depiction of crumbling American values remains a pivotal film (Criterion). \nOur event will begin with a reading and conversation between the authors in our first-floor Cinema 2\, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing in our lobby\, with books for sale courtesy of Newtonville Books. We will then return to Cinema 2 to watch The Last Picture Show. \nPANEL DISCUSSION \nTOM PERROTTA\nTom Perrotta is the author of eleven works of fiction\, including Election and Little Children\, which were made into Oscar-nominated films\, and The Leftovers and Mrs. Fletcher\, which were adapted into acclaimed HBO series. \nJAYNE ANNE PHILLIPS\nJayne Anne Phillips is the author of Black Tickets\, Machine Dreams\, Fast Lanes\, Shelter\, MotherKind\, Lark and Termite\, Quiet Dell\, and Night Watch\, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Her work has been a finalist once for the National Book Award and twice for the National Book Critics Circle Award. The recipient of Guggenheim\, National Endowment for the Arts\, Howard\, Bunting\, and Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships\, she is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/west-newton-cinema-reads-perrotta-phillips/
LOCATION:West Newton Cinema\, 1296 Washington Street\, West Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Film and Media,Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Newton Cinema Foundation":MAILTO:kbrown@mit.edu
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SUMMARY:Scandinavian Cultural Center & Library Presents Midsummer Pajaki Making
DESCRIPTION:Midsummer Pajaki Making \nCelebrate the arrival of summer by making a pajaki (mobile) with us! \nHosting a fun Midsummer craft mashup! Pajakis are a traditional Polish craft–and here we marry it with a Swedish maypole! \nThey can be small mobiles hung in your home\, massive chandeliers displayed in museums\, or anything in between! We will decorate ours with midsummer felted flower and strawberries. Leave with your own charming summer decoration. \nAll materials will be provided. Make sure to reserve your spot early\, as space is limited! \nSaturday\, May 30th | 10am-12pm | $50 per person\, $40 for members | tickets
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/scandinavian-cultural-center-library-presents-midsummer-pajaki-making/
LOCATION:Scandinavian Cultural Center\, 206 Waltham St\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Culture and Education,Family Friendly,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Newton Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Newton Open Studios returns this spring\, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant\, citywide open studios weekend. \nThis year\, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes\, private studios\, and group locations across Newton\, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major host sites\, featuring 20 local artists under one roof. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork\, meet artists in person\, and plan their route using the interactive online map\, with signature red balloons marking each location. \nThe event takes place May 30 and 31st\, Saturday and Sunday\, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM\, offering a welcoming opportunity to experience Newton’s creative community while supporting local artists and businesses. \nFor more information about attending or participating\, visit the Newton Open Studio website here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-open-studios-2026/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Various Locations Across Newton\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newton Open Studios":MAILTO:info@newtonopenstudios.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T110000
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SUMMARY:Newton Open Studios 2026
DESCRIPTION:Newton Open Studios returns this spring\, celebrating nearly 30 years of connecting artists and the community through a vibrant\, citywide open studios weekend. \nThis year\, approximately 110 artists will exhibit in homes\, private studios\, and group locations across Newton\, with the New Art Center (61 Washington Park in Newtonville) serving as one of the major host sites\, featuring 20 local artists under one roof. Visitors can explore a wide range of artwork\, meet artists in person\, and plan their route using the interactive online map\, with signature red balloons marking each location. \nThe event takes place May 30 and 31st\, Saturday and Sunday\, from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM\, offering a welcoming opportunity to experience Newton’s creative community while supporting local artists and businesses. \nFor more information about attending or participating\, visit the Newton Open Studio website here.
URL:https://newtonculture.org/event/newton-open-studios-2026/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Various Locations Across Newton\, Newton\, MA\, 02465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Family Friendly,Free Event,Visual Arts
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