Newton Cultural Alliance

History

Newton Cultural Alliance History

September 2010
The Newton Cultural Alliance is granted its 501(c)3 non-profit status.
January 2010
The NCA receives a John and Abigail Adams Planning Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council
– to plan the Newton Cultural Passport Program – which will develop ways to raise awareness of Newton's
cultural products and create synergies between the Alliance's member organizations and the business
community in an effort to increase revenue for both.
November 2009
Announcement of NCA Membership Program
2009
The New Philharmonia Orchestra and the Newton Symphony Orchestra joined the NCA on the
Andover Newton Theological School (ANTS) Campus
2009
The NCA has established office space on the Andover Newton Theological School Campus
June 2009
NCA becomes incorporated
May 2009
NCA awarded 2nd MCC Feasibility Planning Grant (Tier II)
February 2008
NCA hosted an open community meeting to discuss the idea of developing a cultural facility in
Newton, bringing local arts organizations together and furthering community awareness
2007
NCA awarded MCC Feasibility Planning Grant (Tier I)
September 2005
four local non-profit organizations - Suzuki School of Newton, New Philharmonia Orchestra
(NPO), New Repertory Theatre and WarmLines - began working with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs at
the former Carr School, now known as the Newton Cultural Center.
2004
The City began exploring a home for the arts at the former Carr School, in Newtonville



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