Newcastle Arts Council

06/11/2026

Come join Newcastle Arts Council and the Newcastle Library as we kick off the summer for a fun afternoon at Lake Boren Park on June 13th. We will be rock painting and creating soccer themed t-shirt. The fun begins at 3:00pm at the picnic shelter near the tennis courts. Hope to see you there.

06/10/2026

2026 Newcastle Area Fall Art Exhibition

Newcastle Arts Council and Newcastle Library are now accepting submissions from artists in the Newcastle area ages 16 and up for the 2026 Newcastle Area Fall Art Exhibition.

Submissions for consideration can be made by sending the following information to [email protected] by July 19, 2026:
• Artist’s name
• Contract address, phone number and email address
• A short artist’s bio (3-4 sentences) including website if applicable
• Title, size (dimensions when framed) of artwork
• Medium
• Any relevant history or story of the artwork
• A well lit, high definition color photo of the piece

Anyone age 16 and older is eligible for this opportunity. Accepted art will be on exhibit at the Newcastle Library through the month of September. All hanging mediums will be considered. Submit separate submissions for each piece to [email protected].

05/24/2026

Thank you to the community for participating in the dedication of the Jim Price Memorial at Lake Boren Park on May 23rd.

05/23/2026

Hope to see many of you at Lake Boren Park tomorrow at 11:00am.

For those who have been to Lake Boren Park recently you may have noticed an addition to the park near the entrance to the boardwalk on the southwest corner of the lake. Within the last few a memorial to Jim Price has been installed. Jim played an important role in the formation of the City of Newcastle and some of our local civic institutions including the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, Newcastle Trails and Newcastle Arts Council. Jim also served on the Newcastle Community Activities Commission and held the community of Newcastle in his heart. Unfortunately, Jim passed away in 2018 but continues to have a lasting impact on our community.

Please plan to join the community for a dedication of the memorial on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00am at Lake Boren Park. After a short program at the memorial we will gather at the covered picnic area near the pickleball courts (Jim was a big pickleball fan) for some light refreshments and community conversation. All are welcome.

05/17/2026

Poetry in motion at poem wall, Lake Boren Park.
Add your favorite poem!

05/13/2026

Evidence that the arts slows the aging process! :)

Eat well and exercise. That's the classic advice for living a long, healthy life. A new study suggests another habit to add to the list: Let your creative juices flow.

05/04/2026

For those who have been to Lake Boren Park recently you may have noticed an addition to the park near the entrance to the boardwalk on the southwest corner of the lake. Within the last few a memorial to Jim Price has been installed. Jim played an important role in the formation of the City of Newcastle and some of our local civic institutions including the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce, Newcastle Trails and Newcastle Arts Council. Jim also served on the Newcastle Community Activities Commission and held the community of Newcastle in his heart. Unfortunately, Jim passed away in 2018 but continues to have a lasting impact on our community.
Please plan to join the community for a dedication of the memorial on Saturday, May 23rd at 11:00am at Lake Boren Park. After a short program at the memorial we will gather at the covered picnic area near the pickleball courts (Jim was a big pickleball fan) for some light refreshments and community conversation. All are welcome.

04/28/2026

Calling all artists! Sign up for a spot at our 6th annual art fair to sell your art! The event takes place on Saturday, July 18th, 2026.

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPvsOa23-C1DH5cIoEP1XIOHqEo64m4S8000-7W7XiVMz92Q/viewform

Questions? Email [email protected]

04/18/2026

The next three films in the Newcastle Arts Council Film Series

03/08/2026

Join us next Saturday evening as local film historian Lance Rhoades gives his predictions in a Zoom presentation for this year's Academy Awards. To register send an email to [email protected]