La Farge Restoration Fund

09/30/2025

09/30/2025

Newport Contemporary Ballet performance in the sanctuary

11/17/2022

Exciting update: the newly restored John La Farge windows have returned to the sanctuary, courtesy of Cynthia Welton of Welton/O'Neill Studio and were installed today! Missing elements comprised of cathedral glass (rippled clear glass), opalescent glass and antique glass were painstakingly researched and replicated. The jewels in the flowers are made from hand-blown glass, referred to as antique glass and really capture the light with a magical quality. The amber color is from the UK and isn't made anymore, but thankfully Cynthia had a stash in her studio. Julie Sloan, of Consultants in Stained Glass, who has carefully researched and advised on the restoration of the windows, was on hand, as well as LFRF Board chair, Paul Miller, with others stopping by to lend their support.

10/16/2022

The Newport Congregational Church / La Farge Arts Center served as a dramatic Backdrop for the dynamic and soulful performances of the dancers At last night’s sold out Points of Departure program!

10/16/2022

Fantastic dance performances last night at the Newport Congregational Church / La Farge Arts Center by the Island Moving Company dancers in last night’s sold out Points of Departure program!

10/06/2022

We are thrilled the Island Moving Co has returned to the Newport Congregational Church to perform their beautiful 'Points of Departure' production this weekend and next, October 7-9 & 13 -15! Details below.

IMC’s 41st Season kicks off with,

Points of Departure
October 7-9 & 13-15, 2022
Newport Congregational Church

The evening will include four world premieres choreographed by Danielle Genest, Colleen Cavanaugh, Francesca Genovese, and Tania Pérez- Salas. Points of Departure will be a dynamic evening you won’t want to miss!

Visit islandmovingco.org to purchase your tickets today!

09/16/2022

Another successful Open Studios event last night (the 3rd Thursday of the month) at 73 Pelham Street, now informally being referred to as The La Farge Arts Center. A big shout out to for her portrait of studio artists & friends posing outside the building!

Molly Sexton
Rupert Nesbitt

Flavio Bragaloni art.
MIRA Holistic Services

09/15/2022

Detail from an 1880 John La Farge designed opalescent glass window found in the south aisle of the Newport Congregational Church. Notice the pattern of squares and flowers, a modern design for the era, made from more opaque glass to capture the light from the southern exposure. Opalescent glass, patented by La Farge, inspired a revival of architectural stained glass that would influence artists such as Louis Comfort Tiffany.

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08/22/2022

Another great Open Studios this past Thursday at the Parish House/73 Pelham Street at the Newport Congregational Church with make your own postcard happenings at several of the studios!

08/19/2022

LFRF Board chair Paul Miller led some informal tours last night of the John La Farge interiors inside the Newport Congregational Church during the monthly Open Studios next door at the Parish House, 73 Pelham Street.