Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket Information

Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket was formed in 1988 by a volunteer group of Newmarket citizens who believed that Newmarket should and could support live classical music concert performances and exhibitions of fine art. Since the formation, the group has accomplished the following:In 1990 commissioned a study of theatre facilities in the area and presented it to the Town of NewmarketBetween 1989 and 1994 sponsored three concerts featuring The Canadian Brass, The Yale Glee Club and The Hungarian Children's Choir to assess the response of a Newmarket audience to liveclassical music performanceIn 1997, with the opening of the Newmarket Theare, instituted "Three For the Show," a Sunday afternoon concert series, featuring professional and acclaimed artists. VPAN celebrated it's 10th Anniversary season in 2006/2007In 1998 staged an exhibition of art by Frederick HaganIn 2000 introduced a "Young Artists' Showcase" featuring local performers who hope to make music their careersIn 2002 established an "artists in residence" program sponsoring the Avalon Trio, a professional piano trio (violin, cello & piano). They gave educational programs and a full concert under the auspices of VPANIn 2006, VPAN celebrated its 10th Anniversary of presenting concerts with a reception and recital for subscribers and advertisersIn 2007, VPAN sponsored "Shoestring Opera" performances in four Newmarket elementary schools. In 2009 VPAN helped promote the first annual Newmarket Studio Tour