Newton Cemetery & Arboretum: Artist in Residence Program – Applications Now Open

Newton Cemetery and Arboretum 791 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, United States

The Friends of Newton Cemetery & Arboretum is delighted to announce that the application period for the 2026-27 Artist in Residence (AiR) Program is now open. This residency invites an artist to immerse themselves in the Cemetery’s historic landscape, its mission of remembrance, and its role as an accredited arboretum. The selected artist will have…

Who Inspired Our School Names? A Newton Cemetery Tour

Newton Cemetery and Arboretum 791 Walnut St, Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Stroll through the Newton Cemetery and learn more about the namesakes of many of our city’s elementary and middle schools. Learn about their lives and see the final resting places of Dr. Henry Bigelow, Isaac Tucker Burr, and others whose legacy continues in our public schools. With the upcoming renovations, remodeling, and construction of many…

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