Needham Public Library
Collage Activity Night with Nancy Gruskin
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesFor Needham Art Association’s December program, artist Nancy Gruskin will guide attendees through a drawing and collage exercise that is sure to offer exciting results! Participants will start by making a drawing based on direct observation of an arrangement of still life objects. We will then cut, rearrange, and collage into our drawings, transforming them […]
Artist Talk with Andrew Kusmin
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesFor Needham Art Association’s November program, Andrew Kusmin AWS will talk about the process for creating impactful artwork, starting from when you first select a subject. Using original examples of his own art and those of other artists, he’ll help you find a “path to the best way to communicate YOUR statement using YOUR technical […]
Needham Art Association Fall Exhibit
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art Association’s Fall Members Judged Exhibit can now be seen both online and at the Needham Free Public Library. We hope you can join us on November 14 at 6:00pm for a reception where judge Andrew Kusmin will present awards followed by an artist talk: “Creating Impactful Art.”
Needham’s MBTA Communities Act Plans: One Last Time
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesJoin the Needham Housing Coalition for a discussion and Q & A on the latest refinements to the MBTA District Plans being prepared for the October 21 Town Meeting vote. Please come and share your questions, concerns or thoughts. We need to collectively participate in setting goals for our town's housing future. In October, Town […]
4th of July Parade
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesThe Needham Exchange Club invites you to participate in the Needham Independence Day Parade. The action starts by the Town Common at 9am, and will take it's traditional route through to end at the Needham Public Library. Parade Grand Marshal Tedi Eaton Needham Town Clerk for 42 years Children with their parents are encouraged to […]
Independence Day 5K
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesCome and Join the fun! This 5K Road Race is a Needham staple for the 4th of July holiday. This year the Race will take place on Thursday July 4th and begin at 8:30am. The first 400 registrants will receive a limited edition t-shirt. All proceeds will benefit the Charles River YMCA and help make […]
Early Education and Childcare Panel Discussion
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesWhat’s up with Early Education and Childcare in Massachusetts? And how you can help. Progressive Needham invites you to join us for a panel discussion followed by audience questions on Sunday May 19 at 3 PM at the Needham Public Library. Quality affordable early education and childcare is critical to Massachusetts families and to our […]
Pastel Demonstration with Jeanne Rosier Smith
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art Association and the Wellesley Society of Artists welcome award-winning painter Jeanne Rosier Smith for a pastel demonstration. Jeanne is best known for her seascapes, and she will share how she gives her ocean waves movement and life, finding a balance between definition and suggestion. How can we capture a sense of life and […]
Needham Art in Bloom 2024
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art in Bloom 2024 is back on March 9th and March 10th at the Needham Library. Beth Shalom Garden Club invites you to this fun family-friendly event featuring the artwork of talented NHS art students and floral interpretative designs from all three Needham Garden Clubs. There will also be live floral demonstrations on both […]
Needham Art in Bloom 2024
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesNeedham Art in Bloom 2024 is back on March 9th and March 10th at the Needham Library. Beth Shalom Garden Club invites you to this fun family-friendly event featuring the artwork of talented NHS art students and floral interpretative designs from all three Needham Garden Clubs. There will also be live floral demonstrations on both […]
Watercolor Demonstration with Irena Roman
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesFor Needham Art Association’s March program, award-winning painter Irena Roman will demonstrate how she achieves luminous light effects with transparent watercolor through the application of wet-on-wet washes. Discover why beginning with a wet-on-wet middle value is the secret ingredient in watercolor, and how you can use this process to make your paintings glow and shine.
Art Critique Night with Frank Costantino
Needham Public Library 1132 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA, United StatesPlease join Needham Art Association for an educational and engaging critique session of work by our members. Watercolor painter Frank Costantino will provide feedback based on visual impact, interpretative qualities of subject, color and value usage. This event is free and open to the public, although only current NAA members may submit work to be […]