Yamawaki Art and Cultural Center

47 Myrtle Avenue., Newton, MA 02466 • 617 243-2143

The Yamawaki Art and Cultural Center is designed to support the educational and extracurricular programs of Lasell College and Lasell Village through artistic and cultural activities designed for all members and friends of the broadest College community. In recent years, the Center has supported arts exhibits and shows, including student and faculty art shows. The Center is also home to the Newton Country Players, which rehearses and performs at the Yamawaki.

View the schedule of Exhibits at Yamawaki Cultural Center.



Some features of the Yamawaki Art and Cultural Center include:

Wedeman Art Gallery

Wedeman Art Gallery

Featuring two full floors to display personal or group art work, the Wedeman Art Gallery provides professional lighting, wall hangings, and enough space for guests to enjoy the artwork.

Yamawaki Auditorium

Yamawaki Auditorium

Equipped with professional sound and lighting fixtures, the Yamawaki Auditorium is the perfect setting to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sounds and scenes of a concert or theatrical event. The auditorium seats up to 65 people and holds a maximum of 85.

Yamawaki Catered Events

Catered Events

The hallway of the Yamawaki Center is home to various display showcases and wall hangings. The Center is available for catered events and art showcases. Contact the center for more rental information.

Yamawaki Exhibits:

This Land Was Made for You and Me
Through October 8, 2012.
Musical performance by Lorraine and Bennett Hammond on October 4 from 7-9 PM.

News Highlight

Lasell College Wins NEA Grant to Create Online Fashion Design Catalog  Thursday, May 2, 2013Lasell College President Michael B. Alexander announced today that the College is the recipient of a $20,000 2013 National Endowment for the Arts matching grant to assist in the creation of an online fashion design catalog. The Lasell grant proposal was one of 50 grants funded by the NEA in its Art Works Design category.

Featured Event

OSA Air Hockey Tournament  Saturday, September 29, 2012Arnow Campus Center

Lasell College Ranked Among Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report for 2013

- 25th in "Best Regional College" - North.