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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.

Lucy Gellman

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New Haven Remembers James "Dinky" Johnson, A Fixture Of City's Jazz History

James "Dinky" Johnson literally receives his flowers at a ceremony at Neighborhood Music School in November 2023. The sculptor Susan Clinard is pictured in the background. Coral Ortiz File Photo.

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From Steel Drums To Scholars, JAC Gala Commits Itself To Joy

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At Co-Op, New Cell Phone Policy Greeted With Goodwill, Anxiety

Jayla Bosley and Avin Davis, both seniors studying theater at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School, or Co-Op. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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A "Healing Ministry" Celebrates Five Years

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In The Hill, A Beloved Matriarch Passes On

Boyd surrounded by members of her family in May 2025, while receiving recognition as one of The Hill's community heroes from the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Abiba Biao File Photo.

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History Honored At ConnCAT Jazz & Gospel Brunch

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Dixwell Fest Closes Out Summer With Community

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In Woodbridge, A New Conservatory Takes Flight

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Amidst Federal Funding Challenges, A&I Celebrates 30 Years With Pearls

Anne Tyler Calabresi and Roslyn Milstein Meyer, the ladies of the evening. Judy Sirota Rosenthal Photos.

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New Haven Pride & The Necessity Of Queer Joy

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