Join Newton Community Pride for an up close and personal evening of conversation with Newton resident and artist Nancy Schön. We welcome Jim Braude, host of WGBH Greater Boston and co host of Boston Public Radio, who will interview Nancy about her life in public art, her inspirations, her process, and her future creative plans. “I've been a big fan of Nancy's for years and was in awe when I finally met her. Trust me, you're about to be treated to a night of wonderful stories from a woman who's changed the face of public art.” said Jim Braude. 

Although her contributions to public art are many, Nancy is best known for her charming bronze sculptures of Eeyore, Piglet and Pooh at the Newton Free Library, the Tortoise and the Hare at Boston's Copley Square and the iconic Make Way for Ducklings at the Boston Public Garden. 

Proceeds from ticket sales will support Newton Community Pride and the Nancy Quint Schön Arts Scholarship for high school students pursuing arts in higher education. Ticket price includes an autographed copy of Nancy's book, Ducks on Parade, hors d'oeuvres, dessert, coffee, and a gift bag from Showcase SuperLux and The Street. Limited theatre style seating available. 

For tickets https://ncpeveningwithnancyschon.eventbrite.com. All attendees must show proof of vaccination and mask wearing is supported but not required. See further health & safety protocols from Showcase SuperLux https://www.showcasecinemas.com/be-showcase-safe 

The deadline to apply for The Nancy Quint Schön Arts Scholarship is coming up on March 11. NCP will award three $1,000 scholarships this spring to a high school senior from Newton North, Newton South and a METCO student attending either NN or NS. Applicants are required to pursue the arts in higher education and should submit an essay, application and example of their creative work to their high school guidance department. For more information and for scholarship details, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/scholarship

The application is now open for Newton Community Pride's spring 2022 Community Micro Grant Program for artists, arts organizations, area councils & neighborhood groups whose events, beautification or service projects are consistent with our mission. Applications are due April 1, 2022. For more info and to apply, visit www.newtoncommunitypride.org/application-for-support

Newton Speaks: Voices of Our City, a Storytelling Symposium seeks stories about family, friends and food from diverse individuals for their May 10th, 2:00 PM event at the Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton. Submissions may be from those that live, work or attend school in Newton, now, or in the past.

Stories should be 750 words or less and will be selected for presentation based upon authenticity, creativity and universal appeal. Ten storytellers will present their work and their stories will be published in a booklet along with other selected entries. Questions and submissions to director@newtonathome.org. Submission deadline is April 1, 2022.

Newton Speaks is a 2021 Newton Community Pride Community Micro Grant recipient.

From city wide public art & free music festivals, to tending to our award winning gardens, and supporting great ideas & events with micro grants and operational support, our small nonprofit couldn’t do any of it without your help. Consider donating today to help us continue to bring arts, culture, beautification and service to Newton