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.
Moore in "Be Your Own Hero" when it premiered. Chris Randall File Photo.
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Sirat Gonzales. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. at last year's Free Market. Contributed Photos.
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Stylz Mitchell and Olivia Mitchell. Tal Berkowitz Photos.
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From left: Jeremiah Craggett as Jeremiah Black, Jonah Craggett as Johan Black, Brandon Hutchinson as Alfira, and Gail Staggers as the narrator performing the first episode of the audiodrama “Haus of Black” at NXTHVN. Aster Rhys Photos.
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Yaira Matyakubova introduces storyteller and artist Toto Kisaku. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Top: Robbins, Maria Clara Laet and Isabella Serricella. Bottom: Robbins and Echols. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Chris "Big Dog" Davis with his "Stetson Star" Award. Abiba Biao Photos.
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Awilda Sterling-Duprey: Aesthetics of dis-order. Photo by Chris Gardner. Courtesy of NXTHVN.
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The following citizen contribution was submitted by Josiah Brown, executive director of Connecticut Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Connecticut CASA “empowers a statewide network of caring, consistent volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates to advance the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect—so every child can find a safe, permanent home to thrive,” according to its mission statement. The first photo shows Josiah Brown, Enna Garcia of 'r Kids Family Center, and Dr. Ijeoma Opara.
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Brittney Williams, who runs Brittney’s Famous Alabama Kitchen. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Isaac Bloodworth's installation. Chris Gardner Photos Courtesy of NXTHVN.
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Reese Mcleod, Diane X. Brown, and Nick Wantsala take a moment to pose together in the midst of the celebration. Alisha Martindale Photos.
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Maya McFadden, founder of The Kids Newsroom. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Streets on Sunday morning. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Krystal Marquis and Margo Hendricks ("I'm a badge thief!" she joked of wearing author Nicole Jackson's badge during the presentation). Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Parents and kids waiting in line to receive school supplies. Abiba Biao Photos.
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From left to right: Charlie Rich, Rania Das, IfeMichelle Gardin, Thabisa Rich, Dr. Hanan Hameen-Diop, Kim Weston and Malakhi Eason. Lisa Kaston Photos.
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Top: Cousins Jazmine and Nijonn Williamson. Bottom: Games unfolded all afternoon. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Sheree Baldwin-Muhammad. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Judy Sirota Rosenthal, who has been taking photographs of New Haven for decades. Photos courtesy of Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor.
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Curatorial fellows Cornelia Stokes and Kiara Cristina Ventura. Abiba Biao Photo.
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The "Boss Up" Panelists. From left to right: Onyeka Obiocha, Renee Loren, Petah “Jay” Johnson, Leonard Brown, Mercy Quaye and Joshua Jenkins. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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When Angel Dahfay wanted to design her own website, establish a business and organize her first event, she had to learn how to do it completely on her own. Now, she's trying to take what she has learned, invite fellow creatives, and open up that body of knowledge for her peers in Connecticut.
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Cutting the ribbon on the celebration. From left to right: BLOOM Owner Alisha Crutchfield, City Economic Development Administrator Mike Piscitelli, Stetson Branch Manager Diane Brown, Black Haven Founder and Director Salwa Abdussabur, State Senior Development Specialist Lindy Lee Gold, Filmmaker and Musician Kolton Harris, and City Cultural Affairs Director Adriane Jefferson. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Reinaldo Cruz. Credit to NXTHVN High School Apprentice Ashlynn Topper.
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Dalontrez Galberth, who plays Wes, and Destinique James, who plays Roxana. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Diamond Tree: "It’s part of our essence. It’s a part of our soul." Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Mitchell Rembert with the in-progress carving of his parents. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Author Rosamond White, reading from her book Home: Where Is Home? Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Judge Clifton Graves and composer Joel Thompson. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Installation shot of the exhibition. Chris Gardner Photos Courtesy of NXTHVN.
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Arnold Hunter, one of about two dozen participants at an Elm City Freddy Fixer Parade Committee Meeting last week. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Tracey Twitty-Philpot and Michael Twitty. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Chris "Big Dog" Davis with Ace Livingston and Dexter Pettaway, Sr. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Greater New Haven NAACP President Dori Dumas, Professor Gary Ford, U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, and Dixwell Alder Jeanette Morrison. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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The Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology (ConnCAT) and Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program (ConnCORP) hosted “Thank You Dixwell Community” Block Party last Saturday in the parking lot behind Dixwell Plaza. The location builds on a budding relationship between Stetson Library, which was located in the plaza for years and is now moving to the Q House, and ConnCAT. Sam Hadelman tells the story in photos from the event.
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Top: The drum circle, which included lessons for kids and their families. Bottom: Elaine Peters and Eric Rey were among Saturday's performers. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Patty Deroche (at right) and her daughter. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Mrs. Jeffie Frazier: "We are so powerful—we’re just not together. Please come together. That’s a blessing for me if you would.”
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Stephannie Salters was one of the first to experience this year's new "Yoga In Our Cities" Initiative, a collaboration between 108 Monkeys and Breathing Room Yoga Center. In the background is 108 Monkeys Founder Peg Oliveira. Lucy Gellman Photos.
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Diane Brown on her way to receive an "I Love My Librarian" award. Markeshia Ricks for the New Haven Independent.
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