Austin Street Partners, in conjunction with the New Art Center, the Newtonville Area Council, and Newton Community Pride, is pleased to announce that Destiny Palmer, a Boston-area artist, has been selected as the winner of the 28 Austin Mural Competition. Ms. Palmer’s winning entry will be located on the brick wall facing the newly created 28 Austin Plaza in Newtonville, MA. The plaza was designed as a community gathering place [...]
Artists are beautifying Jersey barriers that are set up around the outdoor dining areas at a number of restaurants in order to make them more appealing to customers [...]
Ballet is in their blood and now their lessons are at home. Sally Pian, who when she isn't dancing helps with Newton Community Pride's Beautification committee, is featured in the [...]
Earlier this spring, legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter was struggling with a pile-up of bills to cover his chronic medical needs. Enter SFJazz, which since May has raised a cool $100,000 and counting to help [...]
A light installation showing blooming flowers each night on the Government Center Garage underpass will remain in place through 2020. Titled “City Bloom,” the public art piece comes to life using 23 projectors that shoot colorful [...]
When COVID-19 crashed the art economy, David Guerra, the Cuban-born owner of the SoWa gallery AREA, got art up online to keep local artists visible. After an April water main break flooded SoWa, [...]
Susan and The Village Bank are our lead sponsor and have been a constant source of support of our events over the years. Here's what Susan has to say about her involvement with Newton Community Pride.
Sachiko has been leading the @suzukinewton for more than 20 years. This year she's been named one of the Commonwealth heroines by Mass. Commission on Status of Women @masscsw #MAheroines. [...]
Covid has disrupted most annual Pride events this year. With the help of individuals and organizations, we've planned new events that Covid cannot cancel. Drive-in movies (sorry sold out) and [...]
John Rice has been very active in our community for over 20 years and now serves on the Newton Community Pride Board. He has been integral in planning our Drive-In Movies Events. Thank you, John! Read what John has to say about his volunteer experience [...]
