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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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In "Embroidery Art," Refugee Artists Weave A Story Of Resilience

Top: Ruba Al Behery (sketch by Amal Abu Hussain), "Palestinian henna party حفلة الحنة الفلسطينية". Bottom: A traditional Palestinian embroidery sampler woven by Nawal Ibrahim Al-Ahmad (on blue background) and a "Hellenistic Rooster" inspired by the Marisa Tomb Paintings and embroidered by Alia Abu-Rabia. Lucy Gellman Photos; all art by refugee artists in the Palestinian History Tapestry Project.

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In East Rock, A Winter Market Celebrates Trans Creatives

Em Conquest of Conquest Studio. Grayce Howe Photos.

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Sidewalk Studio Stitches Together Community

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Subversive Sewing: “Stitching the Revolution” Highlights Quilting As Radical Artform

Stitching the Revolution runs through August 25, 2024, at the Mattatuck Museum in Waterbury. Jacquelyn Gleisner Photos.

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At Palestine Museum, Thobes Stitch A Story Of Cultural Preservation

The Art of the Palestinian Thobe runs through the end of this year. Pictured is a thobe from the collection of artist Renate Ghannam, who first encountered the garments through her husband's family. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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Knit New Haven Stitches Community On Whitney Avenue

Ale Cruz and Trina Kurek on a recent Wednesday. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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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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A Collage Artist Takes On Covid-19

Artist Martha Savage holds up her signature "timecards:" mixed media cards that are often composed to portray larger societal issues such as racial injustice, access to health care, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Raquel Burgess Photos; the second photo is by Martha Savage of her timecards.

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Outdoor Expo Brings Oaxaca To Fair Haven

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Hill Neighbors Mask It Up For The Holidays

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