Who We Are
We are proud of the scope and reach of our programs. Annually, we offer 450+ classes for adults, teens, and children and enroll more than 2,500 students from more than 56 different municipalities. Our school vacation and summer programs offer a safe and engaging space for parents and caregivers to send their children. We are the only nonprofit, educational venue in Newton solely dedicated to the visual arts.
Learn more about our art programs here.
Our exhibitions program showcases the artwork of students and faculty and is an integral part of our community. We operate galleries both at our building at 61 Washington Park as well as satellite galleries. Learn more about our galleries and exhibitions here.
We also actively support the community-at-large with free art experiences to ensure everyone has access to quality arts programming. Annually, we offer:
- Weekly, private outreach classes for developmentally delayed young adults
- Weekly, private art experiences for women and families seeking shelter from domestic violence
- 4+ Drop in Family Days for art making, all free and open to the public
- Full and partial scholarships for adults and children
Learn more about how donations enable our daily operations and greater community outreach programs.
Our History
In December, 1976, the ... view more »
We are a non-profit community art education space which offers everyone, at all levels of ability, exceptional opportunities to make, exhibit, view, think about and talk about art.
Who We Are
We are proud of the scope and reach of our programs. Annually, we offer 450+ classes for adults, teens, and children and enroll more than 2,500 students from more than 56 different municipalities. Our school vacation and summer programs offer a safe and engaging space for parents and caregivers to send their children. We are the only nonprofit, educational venue in Newton solely dedicated to the visual arts.
Learn more about our art programs here.
Our exhibitions program showcases the artwork of students and faculty and is an integral part of our community. We operate galleries both at our building at 61 Washington Park as well as satellite galleries. Learn more about our galleries and exhibitions here.
We also actively support the community-at-large with free art experiences to ensure everyone has access to quality arts programming. Annually, we offer:
- Weekly, private outreach classes for developmentally delayed young adults
- Weekly, private art experiences for women and families seeking shelter from domestic violence
- 4+ Drop in Family Days for art making, all free and open to the public
- Full and partial scholarships for adults and children
Learn more about how donations enable our daily operations and greater community outreach programs.
Our History
In December, 1976, the City of Newton sold an unused 19th century church building to Newton Cultural Affairs, Inc. to develop a center for the performing and visual arts. A volunteer committee raised funds for the renovations and the Newton Arts Center began programming in 1977. The organization was incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) institution in 1983.
In 1994, the name “Newton Arts Center” was changed to the “New Art Center in Newton” to address misconceptions that the Center was for Newton residents only; that it was a city agency funded by the City of Newton. The new name reflects an expansion of the Center’s audience beyond the city limits to include people from greater Boston and New England.
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