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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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Party At The Pardee House, You’re All Invited

LaMarr Taylor makes it almost impossible not to get up and dance. Naiyanna White Photos.

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At The New Haven Museum, Ava Gets Her Day

Ava Orphanoudakis with her own work. Solé Scott Photo.

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In Inaugural Mid-Autumn Celebration, NHM Fêtes The Breadth Of A Diaspora

Abiba Biao Photos.

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New Haven Museum Keeps Lunarfest Traditions Going Strong

Ruby Szekeres Photos.

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Our 2024 Top 10: Taking It (Back) To The Grassroots

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"New Haven's Closet" Fêtes The City's Queer History

John Allen: “As we know, history belongs to those who write it. And I’m diligently trying to do that.” Lucy Gellman Photo.

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Amistad History Made New On Long Wharf

Kamini Purushothaman Photos.

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Retelling Resistance

Amistad: Retold at the New Haven Museum. Photos Kapp Singer.

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Exhibit Shines Truth on the HBCU That Wasn’t

"Shining Light on Truth" at the New Haven Museum. Photos Kapp Singer.

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A Decade of Impact for ‘African American Connecticut Explored’

Frank Mitchell, Fiona Vernal, and Camesha Scruggs (from left to right) discuss the impact of African American Connecticut Explored at the New Haven Museum on Thursday. Photos Kapp Singer.

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Defending Slam Champ Reigns Supreme

Victor Rodgers (aka Slangston Hughes). Photos Kapp Singer.

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"Profiles" Reveals A Chapter Of New Haven History

New Haven Museum Photos.

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Heritage Chorale Rings In 25 Years At New Haven Museum

Jonathan Quinn Berryman Wednesday night. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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In "What Could Have Been," New Haven's Past Haunts Its Present

Tubyez Cropper Wednesday night. Lucy Gellman Photo.

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King Lanson Finds Home At The New Haven Museum

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"The Quantum Revolution" Lands At The New Haven Museum

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Qigong Welcomes The Year Of The Water Tiger

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Young Readers Take "Mr. Lincoln's Way" On MLK Day

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New Haven Museum Finds Its Rhythm

Alisa Bowens-Mercado: "I hope, through this display, that it inspires, empowers and encourages people throughout the community." Lucy Gellman Photos.

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Pardee-Morris Cooking Demo Goes Heavy On The Herbs

Nelson with attendees at Sunday's event. Ivy Fan Photos.

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Witness Stones Unearth New Haven's History Of Enslavement

Cold Spring School sixth grader Kymani Chapman. Lucy Gellman Photos.

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Tai Chi Rings In The Year Of The Ox

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Love Letters Write Their Way To New Haven

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CT Humanities Gives Three City Arts Orgs A Boost

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New Haven Museum Grows Its Pandemic Purpose

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Happy Birthday, New Haven

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Black Women’s Firsts: Who They Are And How They Got There

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Jazz Where? Heats Up The New Haven Museum

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Year Of The Dog Gets A Local Throwback

On July 11, 1799 the 350-ton merchantman Neptune pulled into Long Wharf with a cargo of Chinese teas, silks, lacquerware, and export porcelain valued at over $280,000. No other sailing vessel of the period would make as much money on a single trip as did this one, constructed at the old Olive Street shipyards and captained by Water Street resident Daniel Greene.

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Captive Audience

Joy Donaldson: “What were my people given? A form of Christianity—not true Christianity as we know it today." New Haven Museum Photo.

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A 21st Century Capital Battle

It started with a Tweet. It ended with a semi-Hamiltonian battle. But in the middle there was the question: who actually lays claim to Connecticut's capital? And who should?

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Old School Ink

Jake Ness gets tattooed. Corey Hudson Photos.

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