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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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As Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, Jamaican New Haveners Mobilize

Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  How to Help  |  Irie Society  |  Jamaican American Connection Lucy Gellman | October 28th, 2025

Jamaican American Society Members Azaria Tyler and Karaine Smith-Holness. "I don't even know how we're feeling. It's just overwhelming," Smith-Holness said. Photos Courtesy of Azaria Tyler.

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From Steel Drums To Scholars, JAC Gala Commits Itself To Joy

Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  Immigration  |  Jamaican American Connection  |  New Haven Caribbean Heritage Festival Lucy Gellman | September 23rd, 2025

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Lights. Camera. Amalgamation!

Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  Dance  |  Jamaican American Connection  |  Shubert Theatre Shaunda Holloway | September 10th, 2025

Shaunda Holloway Photos.

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One Love, One Tent

Arts, Culture & Community  |  Jamaican American Connection  |  black history  |  women's history Markeshia Ricks | March 4th, 2024

Barnum Festival 2024 Ringmaster Dr. Camelia Lawrence at a screening of the Bob Marley biopic "One Love." Markeshia Ricks photos.

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Trailblazer Gala Grows A Dazzling And Diasporic Footprint

Arts & Anti-racism  |  Arts & Culture  |  Culture & Community  |  Downtown  |  Education & Youth  |  Jamaican American Connection  |  New Haven Caribbean Heritage Festival Lucy Gellman | September 26th, 2023

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