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Arts Council of Greater New Haven Blog

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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At MLK Day Open Mic, “Raw” Storytelling Honors Dr. King

Halfway through their reading, poet Whitney Graham faltered. They had been weaving a story of blistering injustice, from Palestine to Sudan, but they were unable to remember their next line. As if on cue, audience members started snapping their fingers, clapping, and cheering, encouraging Graham to go on. With a shaky laugh, they got out their phone and completed their poem to thunderous applause.

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A STEAM-Fueled Dream Takes Flight

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A 1.6 Billion Year Journey

Chris Randall Photos.

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A Dance Of Culture & Community At ¡Fiesta Latina!

Elena Unger Photos.

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Defending Slam Champ Reigns Supreme

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

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MLK Day Slam Passes Wisdom Through Community

Ángel Martinez and Carlos Raúl Dufflar. Marie Sanford Photos.

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

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At MLK Poetry Jam, Storytellers Own The Night

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MLK Poetry Jam Lifts Up Black Women

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Artist-Activists Weave A New Future

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