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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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A Message From Our Director

Earlier this week, we watched as a once-heralded artistic director was accused of sexual misconduct and swiftly fired from his organization. We watched as a champion of gender equity and fact-finding missions took charge, calculating the organization’s next steps and guiding it through an opening night performance and continued community programming.

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Friday Flicks: Phantom Thread

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“The Hope Business” Gets A $1 Million Boost

Carlton Highsmith, with Margot Copeland, Erik Clemons and members of the KeyBank team. Jeff Hubbard is standing in the suit and purple tie. Lucy Gellman Photo.

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History Didn't Just Happen

Bree Newsome at Yale. Markeshia Ricks for the New Haven Independent.

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Long Wharf Chair Calculates Next Steps

It began with allegations, made over several years, of sexual misconduct in the workplace. It ended with the swift firing of a once-celebrated artistic director. Now Long Wharf Theatre is asking: What does the next chapter look like? What are the institution’s collective steps forward? And how great or small will they be?

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The Word Is Reborn

Troy Smith: “My soul is like an ocean." Lucy Gellman Photos.

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Outsiders Come To The Stage

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Space, Outer Space Rescued

Live music for all ages is returning to Space and Outer Space, after a brief intermission.

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Stories From The March

Tracy Carter: “I’m here because women rock, I’m here for women’s rights.” Lucy Gellman Photos.

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One Year In, A Call For Action

State Rep. Robyn Porter had to pray on whether or not to speak at the second annual Women’s March. The offer piqued her interested, but she’d also heard from many of her Black and Hispanic constituents about why she should turn it down.

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