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The City of Newton Arts and Culture Department drives the strategic development of a vibrant arts and culture sector that celebrates creative expression, builds community, showcases local artists and arts groups, and supports economic development.

10/20/2026

Let's shine a light together--join the fun! Register now...spaces are limited: https://www.newtonma.gov/government/shine-a-light-lantern-workshops-parade

10/03/2026

So happy that this is up and running!

09/28/2026

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER! Sorry, folks! The Plaza is still a mess from the storm and the skies are threatening. But we’ll reschedule with Memo soon!!!

09/27/2026

We are proud to partner with the Cooper Center on these revolving art exhibits.

Visit the Cooper Center through November 30 to enjoy a dazzling array of artwork on all three floors.

On the first and second floors, view "Rhythm of Life," a show of 56 new works by members of the Newton Art Association (NAA). Thank you to NAA Exhibitions Co-Chairs Garrow Throop and Christina Yee for curating this vibrant collection of artwork in a variety of media. The NAA will hold its award ceremony and reception for this show on Thursday, October 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cooper Center. The event is open to the public.

On the third floor, check out "Chromatic Conversations," Victoria Riccardi's series of mixed-media abstracts celebrating the artist's love of color, elegant shapes, and collage. Riccardi writes: "A year spent cooking in Paris, France, taught me the pleasure of abundance, which shows up in these pieces through layering and embellishment. A year living in Kyoto, Japan, taught me to use space as a design element."

Both shows are free and open to the public.

09/27/2026

Application deadline is October 16.

The City of Newton has begun the search for its first-ever Poet Laureate. | Link in comments ⬇️

09/19/2026

The Cooper Center and the Department of Arts and Culture invite artists to submit original artwork for exhibition at the new Cooper Center — a vibrant, light-filled community destination designed to bring people together through culture, creativity, and connection.

Please note: This call is for the Third Floor Gallery only. For more information go to: https://www.newtonma.gov/government/arts-and-culture/art-galleries/cooper-center-galleries/apply-to-the-call-for-art

09/18/2026

What a night! The Newton Cultural Council - Newton, MA's 2026 Grantee Reception brought together a fabulous and fascinating group of artists and creatives for a wonderful evening of entertainment and community. Congratulations to the 47 grantees! Many thanks to Dave Slatery, Acting Director of the Mass Cultural Council and Mayor Laredo for joining the festivities!

09/14/2026

Newton is looking for its first poet laureate! If you're a poet who wants to apply--or if you just want to hear more about what a poet laureate does--you're invited to an information session to learn about what the position of poet laureate entails, learn about the application process, and ask any questions you may have.

Newton Poet Laureate Information Sessions
Tuesday, September 15 at 7pm at the Newton Free Library
Thursday, September 17 at 2pm at the Newton Free Library
Monday, September 28 at 7pm, virtual

More info here: https://www.newtonma.gov/government/arts-and-culture/newton-poet-laureate

09/14/2026

Summer may be over but the fun isn’t! Grab some dinner and stop by the Plaza for an hour of popular rock, pop, country favorites with Amy Thomason. Tuesday, September 15, 5:30 to 6:30, at the Newton Centre Plaza!

09/11/2026

Spooky season is approaching, which means registration is officially open for the City of Newton's Halloween Window Painting Contest!

Now in its 27th year, Halloween Window Painting is a beloved annual tradition in Newton. Students in grades 3-8 create public art by painting Halloween-themed artwork on merchants’ windows in seven Newton village centers. This is an opportunity for our community to celebrate Halloween and our talented student artists.

Heads up: this program always fills up quickly, so register ASAP on the City's website here: https://newtonma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30674

Spark Newton is proud to be the 2026 Great Pumpkin Sponsor supporting Newton’s Arts & Culture Department’s annual Halloween Window Painting Contest throughout our village centers.

Newton Arts & Culture

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1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA
02459

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http://newtonma.gov/ArtsandCulture, https://linktr.ee/newtonculture

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