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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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"Freedom Futures" Brings Liberation To Hotchkiss Street

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Young Photographers Bring Their Worlds Into FOCUS

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Banned Books Spotlighted at the Institute Library

De-circulated: An Interpretation of Banned Books at the Institute Library. Photos Kapp Singer.

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In Photos: New Haven Celebrates The Hill

The family of community activist and former Hill Parents Association President Fred Harris poses for a portrait together in honor of the 40 years he has been serving the Hill Neighborhood. The International Festival of Arts & Ideas held its celebration of the Hill neighborhood last Saturday. Alisha Martindale Photos.

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In "The View From Here," Student Photographers Capture Their Present

“The View from Here: Accessing Art Through Photography” runs through Nov. 22. at the Yale Schwarzman Center. Pictured in focus in Julie Hajducky's "From Here." Lucy Gellman Photos; all artwork by student artists.

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A Lamp-Side Stroll Around Spain

The following photoessay comes from Youth Arts Journalism Initiative (YAJI) alum Emma MartinMooney, who graduated from Wilbur Cross High School last year. For the first time this year, a generous grant from the City of New Haven's Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism allowed the Arts Council to offer a series of fall mentorship classes, including a six-week photo class with Chris Randall. Here is Emma's final project from that class, using the framing devices that she learned in New Haven while on a trip abroad.

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Conceivable Abandon

The following photoessay comes from Youth Arts Journalism Initiative (YAJI) alum Jayla Anderson, who is currently a senior studying dance at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School. For the first time this year, a generous grant from the City of New Haven's Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism allowed the Arts Council to offer a series of fall mentorship classes, including a six-week photo class with Chris Randall. Here is Jayla's final project from that class.

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Marjorie Wolfe Hedges Her Bets

Cone Hedge and Cloud. Photo Courtesy Marjorie Wolfe.

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In Palestine, Two Artists Bring History Into Focus

From the blog post "Balagan in Twaneh, July 15, 2023." Text and Photographs by Margaret Olin.

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Photography & Pharmaceuticals In Wábi Gallery’s "FUSION"

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