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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.

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On Election Day, A First-Time Voter Turns 18, & Finds Her Voice

“The argument now is like, human rights are debatable. I just don’t think that’s the case," Biao said. Lucy Gellman.

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Viva las Memorias! Día de Muertos Captures The Night On Mill Street

A giant puppet celebrating Art Perlo, who passed last year at 74 years old. Saturday, his wife Joelle Fishman honored his legacy. Idalys Torres Photos.

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Co-Op Dancers Take A Page From Ailey II

Ailey II dancer Maya Finman-Palmer, who is originally from Madison, Wisc. “When you guys dance, I want you to feel something," she said. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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In Year 13, LIFFY Speaks Truth To Power

A still from Anaïs Taracena's El silencio del Topo (The Silence of the Mole), a 2021 film from Guatemala.

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Tinaliah Designs Creates A World On Chapel Street

“I created a world that belongs to me and then I invited people in,” said Cazes-Wiley. Olivia Charis Photos.

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Día de Muertos Comes To The Green

Lucy Gellman Photos.

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"Death By 1,000 Cuts" Lands In New York

Gold (Sharmont "Influence" Little) with Red (Stephen King) and Green (Jason Phenix Hall). Photo courtesy of the West Side YMCA and M.A.D. Content.

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Co-Op Teacher Tapped For Grammy Shortlist

Patrick Smith, who has taught at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School since 1998. Pictured in the background is student Paris Bland. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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“Our Doors Will Remain Open:" Pride Center Grapples With Loss Of Nonprofit Status

Emcees Sparkle Diamond and Dolores Dégagé Hopkins at a 25th anniversary celebration for the New Haven Pride Center in November 2021. Tuesday, Hopkins said that board member Kishorn Henry-Walker, Diamond's alter ego, has been incredibly supportive. Lucy Gellman File Photo.

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Community Ofrenda Springs Up At Possible Futures

Ayla Jeddy Photos.

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