Looking for a unique and creative space for your next gathering? New Art Center offers flexible rental spaces for meetings, celebrations, workshops, performances, community gatherings, and more.
If you are interested in renting space, please first submit a Rental Inquiry Form and a member of our team will contact you with next steps.
New Art Provides:
We offer WIFI access, limited parking spots, 6ft x 2.5ft folding tables, foldable chairs, AV equipment including microphones, speakers, and a TV display. For birthday parties we also provide an experienced art teacher, and all art materials.
Renter Provides:
The renter is responsible for event set up and breakdown, supplying food and beverages, tablecloths, table settings, decorations, planning, and marketing.
A New Art Birthday Party!
Our birthday party package includes an art activity and instruction for groups of up to 12 participants, ages 5 and up. Any additional partygoers will require hiring a teacher’s assistant for $35 per extra child. We provide exclusive use of the space, art making activities (including all materials), and staff. We gladly work with personalized activities based on the party’s theme. Food and drink will not be provided by the New Art Center but is allowed on premises.
Foam Printmaking – Artists will create their own prints by drawing images into a styrofoam sheet. Their images will then be printed into an edition of prints!
Mixed Media Clay Creatures – Artists will use Crayola Model Magic Clay in two primary colors and white, along with colorful wire, popsicle sticks, google eyes and feathers to create whimsical creatures.
Canvas Masterpieces – Artists will explore the canvas and create a masterpiece and learn the basics of color mixing.
Pricing: A $450 Minimum is required for all birthday parties. Parties run 2 hours and can be extended for an additional $150/hr.
General Rentals: Host Your Next Event at New Art!
Looking for a creative and memorable space for your next gathering? New Art Center offers a unique setting for receptions, memorials, group art parties, baby showers, and more! Our event rentals provide exclusive use of the space, with options to incorporate art-making activities and creative experiences tailored to your event.
Explore our Spaces
New Art Center – 61 Washington Park, Newton MA 02460
61 Washington Park is our main public building and the primary location for visitors.
Main Gallery
Capacity: Up to 80 people
Accessibility: Ramp leading up to double doors and access to an accessible bathroom
Rental Rate: $190 / hour and $35 per staff member per hour
ELVAS (Extra Large Visual Arts Studio)
Capacity: Up to 80 people
Accessibility: Stairs required to get to this space
Rental Rate: $190 / hour and $35 per staff member per hour
New Art Center at Trio – 245 Walnut St, Newton MA 02460
245 Walnut Street is our secondary location where we have an exhibition space and studio classroom.
New Art Corridor at Trio
Accessibility: Accessible space with access to an elevator and bathrooms
Rental Rate: Please fill out the intake form with your exhibition request and we will be in touch regarding pricing.
New Art Classroom at Trio
Capacity: Up to 25 people
Accessibility: Accessible space with access to an elevator and bathrooms
Rental Rate: $175 / hour and $35 per staff member per hour
Cancellation Policy
14+ days: Full deposit refund, minus a $75 administrative fee
Fewer than 14 days: No refund
Questions?
Check out our Rental FAQs here!