Arts Paper
As the editorially independent arm of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, the Arts Paper seeks to celebrate, explore, and investigate the fine, visual, performing and culinary arts in and around New Haven.
Jamire Casteel has loved singing for as long as he can remember. Now, the senior at Hill Regional Career High School is hoping that his voice can be a creative launchpad to the City of Light.
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Mohamed Elsankary and his mom, Hanan Elkamah. Abiba Biao Photos.
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King Kenney. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Ani Greenidge and Ameira Hernandez with Art Sensations. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Pastor Josh Williams, who leads the congregation at Elm City Vineyard. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Director, writer and producer Jacqueline Brown and Trey Moore (a.k.a. Orion Solo) at the Flint Street Theater last Sunday. Abiba Biao Photo.
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Trey Moore (a.k.a. Orion Solo) and Travis Carbonella. Abbia Biao Photos.
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Jacqueline Buster, who most people know simply as Jackie. "Wherever he is it’s going to be ok," she said. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Nelani Mejias at the New Haven People's Center. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Azula, who captivated in her performance at Pride Prom.
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June, Amelia, Inessa, and Liza Alford. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Hill champion Ann Boyd with members of her family. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Dr. Yusuf Ransome and Josh Bibbey.
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Chris "Big Dog" Davis with his "Stetson Star" Award. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Jocelyn Maribel, Allis Ozornia, and Angel Garcia Lopez. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Angel Dahfay and Kolton Harris. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Alicia Brown and Lanaya Pickett. Abiba Biao Photos.
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As she started to groove on the corner of West Rock Avenue, Arts In CT's Barbara “Babs” Alexander couldn't help but get lost in the music. For a moment, she let herself sway to a steady bachata beat, taking a break from her busy day to take in the scene around her.
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Blanchard Tondo, Annie Gumba, Christy Masamba, Sarah Ngongi, Simon Ngongi, and Luc Fabius Clyde. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Shayla Streater, Amayah Smith, Nevaé Brightly, Lilah Jackson and Santana Brightly. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Top: The caged ladybugs waiting to be released Bottom: Sun Holland receiving a ladybug. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Sharmont "Influence" Little was inducted as New Haven's first poet laureate during a ceremony at City Hall. Markeshia Ricks Photo.
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The artist Darnell “Sain’t” Phifer. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Yale College sophomore Amelia Lee. Abiba Biao Photos.
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As Christopher Rodriguez peered through his viewfinder, he held all of Broadway Island in the palm of his hand. He could capture the magic of small moments, from the sign-adorned light posts to the strolling pedestrians. With a click of the shutter, he froze moments in time, the afternoon sun bringing each photo to life.
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Parents and kids waiting in line to receive school supplies. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Rapunzel Jonae Hill doing story time. Abiba Biao Photos.
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The high school graduates and parents and family members in the back. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Senior Brianna Suero and Dean of College and Career Services Attallah Sheppard.“Through all this I'm happy to say that I am pursuing in fall of 2023 Housatonic Community College!” Suero said and a sea of claps and waves followed as she walked off the stage. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Kiomi Rincon as Cinderella. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Curatorial fellows Cornelia Stokes and Kiara Cristina Ventura. Abiba Biao Photo.
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Theo Constantinescu, writing down feedback from Tarishi Shuler. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Artist Kathleen DeMeo at an opening of the show last week. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Marcella Monk Flake, executive director of the Monk Youth Jazz & STEAM Collective. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Strike participants marching. Abiba Biao Photos.
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BLMNH co-founders Sy Frasier and Sun Queen standing besides volunteer members from Mu Sigma Upsilon, Sigma Lambda Upsilon, Lambda Alpha Upsilon and Lambda Upsilon Lambda. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Larry Morse and Jane Gilman Fleischner. Their joint exhibition,“In Need of More Light," runs at the Mitchell Branch Library through August 30. Abiba Biao Photos.
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NHCM member Javier Ascencio chalking. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Participants at the Liberation Table. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Xavier Langley, wearing his newly released trucker hats. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Achievement First Amistad High School students listening to Professor Centeno’s lecture. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Monk Flake Family performing on stage.
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Mural displayed at Creative Me Daycare, featuring signature character Joy the Black Boy. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Longtime participants Allie Perry and Ginger Chapman. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Yale students lying down on the Cross Campus field. Abiba Biao Photos. A sea of Yale University students packed Cross Campus last Friday, enjoying the spring weather while learning about environmental advocacy.
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