Newton Cultural Council - Newton, MA

01/17/2026

We are proud to support .freelance.troupe and congratulate them on a successful opening night show of “Clams Casino” !

01/12/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 grant recipients! Council members engaged in diligent review, thoughtful discussions, and hard work to select projects that will enrich our community through the arts. We were thrilled by the diverse, talented, and creative proposals submitted this year! Check out the link in our bio or www.newtonma.gov/culture to learn more about the NCC, and keep your eye on the Newton Arts Calendar to see these events and more throughout 2026. Let's fill the year with creativity and inspiration!

11/09/2025

We are proud to support - in their 25th year - at tonight’s free concert honoring our Veterans. Congratulations to the youth program participants - Ryan Poras and Gwendolyn Jackson who received awards tonight from BCB. You both played your hearts out and held your own with the orchestra. Well done!

10/27/2025

10/13/2025

Don't miss out! Apply today for a FY26 Newton Cultural Council grant! Applications accepted through October 16 on the portal. Click link at newtonma.gov/culture or visit massculturalcouncil.org

09/12/2025

Oh No! You forgot to RSVP? Don't worry, we have extended the deadline to 9/14. The event is free but requires registration to allow us to plan accordingly. All are welcome to to this reception to meet the grantees, engage with city dignitaries, network with artists, arts organizations and supporters, and learn about the important work of Mass Cultural Council. RSVP TODAY! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrDfa0CpYzm4HjO5CRu0Q3Y4oAUc2mAdy15tXKQges1YnIXg/viewform?usp=header

09/09/2025

Deadline to apply is October 16th.
We are grateful for the combined funding from and the City of Newton and we are excited to review all applications!

In FY26 Mass Cultural Council will invest $5.7 million into the Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program, the nation’s largest grassroots cultural funding network.

LCCs provide arts and cultural grants to every community in Massachusetts through the efforts of more than 2,500 volunteers. They fund some 7,500 public projects annually that include everything from field trips to lectures, festivals, and dance performances.

Link in bio or go to newtonma.gov/culture

08/28/2025

Now is the time to put your thoughts on paper and get ready to apply for a FY26 Newton Cultural Council grant! Applications accepted from September 2 through October 16. Be sure to register for a virtual informational session hosted by on September 9, 2025 at 6pm. Click link bio for all the details or go to massculturalcouncil.org

08/27/2025

Are you a 2025 NCC Grantee? We are celebrating YOU on 9/16. Be sure to RSVP and spread the word as all are welcome! Link in bio or visit www.newtonma.gov/culture

08/19/2025

Come learn about the Newton Cultural Council - Newton, MA and help celebrate our 2025 grantees! Find details at www.newtonma.gov/culture click "cultural council". Registration required.

07/06/2025

What a thrill to hear one of our newest council members Jennifer Sgroe sing our National Anthem at Newton’s July 4th event at Albemarle Field. We are so proud of you Jennifer. You nailed it! BRAVO!🇺🇸🎶👏

06/27/2025

Community input is essential in creating a framework for arts, culture, and community development. As your local cultural council, we want to ensure that programs we support are representative and meaningful to our community. Because we are responsible for distributing public dollars, it is very important that Newton voices are being represented in grant making decisions. Won't you please take a few minutes to share your thoughts? Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfFWnv7qlranmNZQG5DT04npR7XkAQP21Cgewhp7-WjBqTwg/viewform?usp=header