

• Dockside Brewery 'Sip and Flip' meets once a month, typically the second Tuesday of the month (may vary)
• Each month is based on a different genre.
January – Classics
February – Romance
March – Historical Fiction
April – Mystery/Thriller
May – Science Fiction/Fantasy
June – Biography/Autobiography
July – Adventure
August – Non-Fiction
September – Horror
October – True Crime
November – Literary Fiction
December – Short Story, Holiday Theme
There is no annual fee to join
Book club merch available for sale
Stay connected with Dockside Brewery 'Sip and Flip' Book Club
Dockside Brewery 'Sip and Flip' Book Club
New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.
Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.
Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.
Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Techniques for Wheel Throwing
A sale of handmade gifts featuring Books, Cards, Pottery, and much more!
XOXO
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
Learn how to make a clamshell box–a box that looks like a book, especially when set on a shelf. The design can be easily adapted in shape and size to accommodate a wide range of objects from prints, small objects, or books. Students will to the pieces and construct the two-tray cloth-covered box accented with decorative paper. Many of the basic bookbinding techniques will be taught such as measuring, cutting, and gluing.
No experience necessary. Intermediate students may work on independent box projects.
Plus receive one 3-hour monitored open bench session each week.
Introduction to Boxmaking: The Clamshell Box
Join New Haven Climate Movement at a Board of Education meeting on February 10th to testify for climate staff! NHCM members will be present in person and on Zoom to testify.
NHPS Board of Education Testifying
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at New England Brewing Co. We here at NEBCo started brewing beer with one guiding force; passion (Okay, two forces. We also wanted to see if we could actually make beer that we wanted to drink). That initial, passionate drive is still deeply rooted in each one of us today. And it will stick around as we continue to brew our beer, hopefully growing into one of the best and most respected craft breweries in New England. We strive for the highest quality beer experience by following some basic, simple, core values.
Under 21 policy: Please contact New England Brewing Co for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/new-england-brewing-co
Happens on the following Dates:
- Jan 21, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EST
- Feb 11, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EST
- Mar 11, 2025, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: EST
Bonsai Beginner Workshop at New England Brewing Co
Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intermediate and Advanced Pottery
Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.
The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Metalsmithing/ Jewelry
Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual, and Resilience aims to explore the profound and intricate intersections of religious, ecological, and expressive themes through the works of four Chicago-based artists: Joanne Aono, Karen Azarnia, Jon Seals, and Michelle Wasson. Envisioned as an artistic conversation that transcends traditional boundaries, the exhibition is designed to encourage contemplation and dialogue, creating an immersive experience for the viewer to explore.
As an artist and farmer, Joanne Aono explores the intersection of nature and the cultural significance of food sovereignty across communities, drawing on humanity's historical reliance on the earth for survival. Through large drawings on agricultural fabric and small panel drawings depicting foraged foods and cultivated plants, Aono conveys themes of impermanence, the passage of time, and the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing the essential care needed for the holistic sustenance of the Earth and its elements.
Through painting, Karen Azarnia explores themes of time, home, memory, and natural life cycles. Navigating the delicate balance between abstraction and representation, works from her Verdant series are characterized by lushness and generosity – an act of care for the viewer. The work seeks to inspire renewal and resilience, drawing parallels between the meditative rhythms of nature and the painting process.
Employing a unique mixed-media approach, Jon Seals utilizes materials directly harvested from environmentally shifting landscapes. The symbiotic exchange with the soil, water, and plant life is evident in artworks created through pouring, dipping, and combining hand-drawn and painted elements. The integration of water sourced on-site deepens the artist's connection with the land and sea.
Michelle Wasson's paintings serve as a sensual refuge, intuitively created from memory and imagination. Her canvases, flowing between landscape, still life, and the figurative, portray surreal planes where divine vessels evoke the power of nature to create, destroy, and create anew, offering a reflection of our shared humanity in the natural world.
While each artist in Symphonia offers a distinct viewpoint embodied through their own uniquely built worlds, together these worlds intertwine to culminate into something much larger. It is through this simple yet powerful act of shared connection in which Symphonia ultimately seeks to inspire a renewed sense of environmental consciousness, and a commitment to preserving the sacred harmony within our world.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition co-curated by Karen Azarnia & Jon Seals.
This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from January 23-March 6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, January 22 at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.
We are excited to announce that the ISM will be linking its exhibitions to the Smartify app. The app is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, or you can access content through the Smartify webpage at app.smartify.org. The Smartify app will allow you to directly scan artworks that are on display, as well as QR codes that are placed around the exhibition, to receive more information. You will also be able to save your favorite artworks and share them to social media.
Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza
Art credit: Michelle Wasson: Golden Lacuna, Aurea Nova Series, 2023
Art Exhibit: Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual and Resilience
A sale of handmade gifts featuring Books, Cards, Pottery, and much more!
XOXO
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
Arts in Mind is a free monthly program for individuals with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s or in the early stages of memory loss, along with their care partners. This online program connects close looking at art from the Gallery’s collection with art-making opportunities. Art supplies used during the session may include pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons (oil pastels), watercolor set, sketch pad, copy paper, and notebook.
Closed captions will be available in English.
Registration required; to register, or for more information, contact the Gallery’s Education Department at yuag.education@yale.edu or 203.436.8831.
Arts in Mind
Join us for a CAPTIVATING journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more. Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer and commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros!
In Person at Ely Center of Contemporary Art
Wabi Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
Join Yale Consort for a service of Choral Evensong, focused on music, readings, and quiet contemplation. Through hymns, psalms, canticles, and reflections, the centuries-old tradition of Choral Evensong invites us to come together in stillness and prayer.
Free and open to the public.
Due to the off-campus nature of Yale Consort events, they will not be livestreamed. We invite you to join us in person as you are able.
Yale Consort, a newly formed professional vocal ensemble conducted by Professor James O’Donnell and sponsored by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, provides high quality choral music for a series of evening services in local parishes and chapels.
For full information and schedule, see the ISM's Yale Consort page.
Choral Evensong With Yale Consort
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
For those already comfortable making metal sculpture, take your practice to the next level and develop new ideas using all types of materials.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Intermediate Metal Sculpture
You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking
Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual, and Resilience aims to explore the profound and intricate intersections of religious, ecological, and expressive themes through the works of four Chicago-based artists: Joanne Aono, Karen Azarnia, Jon Seals, and Michelle Wasson. Envisioned as an artistic conversation that transcends traditional boundaries, the exhibition is designed to encourage contemplation and dialogue, creating an immersive experience for the viewer to explore.
As an artist and farmer, Joanne Aono explores the intersection of nature and the cultural significance of food sovereignty across communities, drawing on humanity's historical reliance on the earth for survival. Through large drawings on agricultural fabric and small panel drawings depicting foraged foods and cultivated plants, Aono conveys themes of impermanence, the passage of time, and the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing the essential care needed for the holistic sustenance of the Earth and its elements.
Through painting, Karen Azarnia explores themes of time, home, memory, and natural life cycles. Navigating the delicate balance between abstraction and representation, works from her Verdant series are characterized by lushness and generosity – an act of care for the viewer. The work seeks to inspire renewal and resilience, drawing parallels between the meditative rhythms of nature and the painting process.
Employing a unique mixed-media approach, Jon Seals utilizes materials directly harvested from environmentally shifting landscapes. The symbiotic exchange with the soil, water, and plant life is evident in artworks created through pouring, dipping, and combining hand-drawn and painted elements. The integration of water sourced on-site deepens the artist's connection with the land and sea.
Michelle Wasson's paintings serve as a sensual refuge, intuitively created from memory and imagination. Her canvases, flowing between landscape, still life, and the figurative, portray surreal planes where divine vessels evoke the power of nature to create, destroy, and create anew, offering a reflection of our shared humanity in the natural world.
While each artist in Symphonia offers a distinct viewpoint embodied through their own uniquely built worlds, together these worlds intertwine to culminate into something much larger. It is through this simple yet powerful act of shared connection in which Symphonia ultimately seeks to inspire a renewed sense of environmental consciousness, and a commitment to preserving the sacred harmony within our world.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition co-curated by Karen Azarnia & Jon Seals.
This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from January 23-March 6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, January 22 at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.
We are excited to announce that the ISM will be linking its exhibitions to the Smartify app. The app is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, or you can access content through the Smartify webpage at app.smartify.org. The Smartify app will allow you to directly scan artworks that are on display, as well as QR codes that are placed around the exhibition, to receive more information. You will also be able to save your favorite artworks and share them to social media.
Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza
Art credit: Michelle Wasson: Golden Lacuna, Aurea Nova Series, 2023
Art Exhibit: Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual and Resilience
A sale of handmade gifts featuring Books, Cards, Pottery, and much more!
XOXO
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
What do we know—and what can we learn—about the experiences, viewpoints, and feelings of enslaved and free Black women in New Haven in the 18th century? Writer and historian Hope McGrath will share extraordinary first-person accounts of two local women in the 1700s in a lunchtime webinar for the New Haven Museum (NHM), “Speaking for Herself: Black Women’s Voices in Colonial New Haven,” on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. Register here. The free NH250 event will be recorded and available via New Haven Museum YouTube and social media.
The program is the first in the new NHM webinar series, “Voices of Legacy: Lunchtime Conversations on Early Black Women.” During her webinar, McGrath will share two remarkable documents. The first is the Revolutionary War testimony of Rose Luke, a free Black woman who recounted her assault at the hands of British officers during the 1779 invasion of New Haven. The second is a moving descriptive from Judith Cocks, an enslaved mother, to James Hillhouse, penned in her own hand in 1795. In these documents, Black women tell in their own words what they experienced—giving us a new way to approach and understand signal events and people in New Haven history.
Speaking for Herself: Black Women’s Voices in Colonial New Haven Lunchtime Webinar
Join us for this wonderful 90 minute drop off for Valentine's Day! Students will be walked through this adorable painting.
Dress for a mess! Pizza will be served.
Valentine's Kids' Event (Drop OFF)
Learn the basics of preparing and operating a loom. Participants will weave a sampler piece combining a wide range of useful weaves. Beginning students will complete one or two simple projects of their choice by the end of this term. Intermediate and advanced students will weave projects with more complex structures using multi-harness looms.
Beginning students have a materials fee of $18 payable to the instructor.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Floor LooM Weaving
Explore and create your own series of linoleum prints in this engaging class.
The instructor will guide students in developing original designs and preparing a linoleum block for inking and printing. The process of carving and printing a 4” x 6” block will be demonstrated, along with a variety of inking and printing techniques. Examples of linoleum prints will be available for inspiration.
This course welcomes both beginners and advanced students. All inks are water-based and easily cleaned with soap and water. Students may purchase their own paper or additional blocks after the first session.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Exploring Linoleum Block Printmaking
The February 12 portion of this event will be held in the Alice Room (HQ L01) in the Humanities Quadrangle (320 York Street, New Haven) and the February 13 portion will be held in the Sterling Memorial Library Lecture Hall (128 Wall St., New Haven).
Join us at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music for a two-day commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Marlon Riggs' groundbreaking documentary, Tongues Untied, a film that Riggs famously described as an effort to “shatter the nation’s brutalizing silence on matters of sexual and racial difference.” On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 6–8 p.m., we will host a screening of the film, followed by a talkback session where scholars, artists, and practitioners will reflect on its lasting impact on Black queer representation and Riggs' powerful use of art to confront silence around race and sexuality. On Thursday, February 13, a keynote lecture by Jafari Allen, professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University and the author of There’s a Disco Ball Between Us: A Theory of Black Gay Life (Duke, 2022), will delve deeper into the intersections of Black queerness, politics, and the sacred within Riggs' work. This gathering honors Tongues Untied as a foundational piece of Black queer visual culture and its influence across art, theology, and community.
Hosted by Professor Ahmad Greene-Hayes, ISM fellow, and Jathan Martin, Religious Studies Ph.D. candidate. Event co-sponsored by the ISM, Professor Kathryn Lofton, Andover Newton Seminary, and the Yale University Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department.
Free and open to the public.
Please register if you plan on attending lunch at the symposium on Feb 13 from 12:30-2:00 PM. Registration is only required for lunch and not for the overall event.
View event site and full schedule
Note: The official 35th anniversary of Tongues Untied (1989) was last year, in 2024, but due to scheduling constraints, we are celebrating the film and its legacy this year.
Contact: Katya Vetrov
Photograph from Tongues Untied by Dr. Ron Simmons.
Tongues Untied at 35: Black Queerness, Art, and the Sacred (Feb 12-13)
Veteran book arts expert Gisela Noack brings her many years of skill and experience in restoration and conservation to students working on their own advanced bookbinding or restoration projects.
Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week.
This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to registrar@creativeartsworkshop.org
Advanced Hand Bookbinding
Let’s kick off Galentine’s Day with some music by Matt Ranaudo, John Thomas, & James Jannetty playing 4-6pm!
Enjoy Happy Hour Specials 3-6pm + heart shaped pizzas, martini flights beer flights, & more! Reservations highly encouraged!
Acoustic Happy Hour
A night for friends and fun! Not for love and lovers!
13 Feb
05:00
Join us for Galentines Day!
A night for friends and fun! Not for love and lovers!
Dive into the creative process of monotype printmaking using direct drawing, stencils, and masking techniques.
This hands-on class introduces innovative approaches to printmaking, allowing students to create bold, dynamic images with clean lines and striking contrasts. Whether you’re an artist looking to expand your skills or a hobbyist seeking a new creative outlet, this class provides the tools and knowledge to make stunning prints.
Students will design and customize stencils from a variety of materials and explore layering techniques in inking to create complex, multi-colored prints. Topics include working with gel plates, screen printing, and plexiglass monotypes. No prior experience is required.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Introduction to Printmaking and Beyond
Want to try something new? Build your existing skills to grow ideas in a stimulating group of intermediate and advanced potters. Individual projects are encouraged, with demonstrations designed to inspire new ways of looking at throwing, hand-building, and overall design.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.
Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pottery Beyond The Basics
Explore the modern and popular craft of memoir writing. Every person has a story to tell. No matter your age, education, family, or location, your life is filled with tales big and small.
Through workshopping and class critiques, students will explore how to shape their memories into cohesive and compelling narratives. Topics will include character development, setting a scene with vivid descriptions, authentic dialogue and emotion, building your story arc, and compelling opening sentences.
Bring a laptop, iPad, or pen and paper to each session. Participants will share short writing assignments each week.
Memoir Writing Group
Learn the various approaches to creating metal sculptures, including welding (oxyacetylene and MIG), brazing, cutting (torch and plasma cutter), hammering, and more.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours.
Students should wear 100% cotton long sleeves, jeans or work pants, and closed-toe boots. No synthetic mesh, plastic, or cloth.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $40.
All Levels Metal Sculpture
The February 12 portion of this event will be held in the Alice Room (HQ L01) in the Humanities Quadrangle (320 York Street, New Haven) and the February 13 portion will be held in the Sterling Memorial Library Lecture Hall (128 Wall St., New Haven).
Join us at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music for a two-day commemoration of the 35th anniversary of Marlon Riggs' groundbreaking documentary, Tongues Untied, a film that Riggs famously described as an effort to “shatter the nation’s brutalizing silence on matters of sexual and racial difference.” On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 6–8 p.m., we will host a screening of the film, followed by a talkback session where scholars, artists, and practitioners will reflect on its lasting impact on Black queer representation and Riggs' powerful use of art to confront silence around race and sexuality. On Thursday, February 13, a keynote lecture by Jafari Allen, professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University and the author of There’s a Disco Ball Between Us: A Theory of Black Gay Life (Duke, 2022), will delve deeper into the intersections of Black queerness, politics, and the sacred within Riggs' work. This gathering honors Tongues Untied as a foundational piece of Black queer visual culture and its influence across art, theology, and community.
Hosted by Professor Ahmad Greene-Hayes, ISM fellow, and Jathan Martin, Religious Studies Ph.D. candidate. Event co-sponsored by the ISM, Professor Kathryn Lofton, Andover Newton Seminary, and the Yale University Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department.
Free and open to the public.
Please register if you plan on attending lunch at the symposium on Feb 13 from 12:30-2:00 PM. Registration is only required for lunch and not for the overall event.
View event site and full schedule
Note: The official 35th anniversary of Tongues Untied (1989) was last year, in 2024, but due to scheduling constraints, we are celebrating the film and its legacy this year.
Contact: Katya Vetrov
Photograph from Tongues Untied by Dr. Ron Simmons.
Tongues Untied at 35: Black Queerness, Art, and the Sacred (Feb 12-13)
Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual, and Resilience aims to explore the profound and intricate intersections of religious, ecological, and expressive themes through the works of four Chicago-based artists: Joanne Aono, Karen Azarnia, Jon Seals, and Michelle Wasson. Envisioned as an artistic conversation that transcends traditional boundaries, the exhibition is designed to encourage contemplation and dialogue, creating an immersive experience for the viewer to explore.
As an artist and farmer, Joanne Aono explores the intersection of nature and the cultural significance of food sovereignty across communities, drawing on humanity's historical reliance on the earth for survival. Through large drawings on agricultural fabric and small panel drawings depicting foraged foods and cultivated plants, Aono conveys themes of impermanence, the passage of time, and the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing the essential care needed for the holistic sustenance of the Earth and its elements.
Through painting, Karen Azarnia explores themes of time, home, memory, and natural life cycles. Navigating the delicate balance between abstraction and representation, works from her Verdant series are characterized by lushness and generosity – an act of care for the viewer. The work seeks to inspire renewal and resilience, drawing parallels between the meditative rhythms of nature and the painting process.
Employing a unique mixed-media approach, Jon Seals utilizes materials directly harvested from environmentally shifting landscapes. The symbiotic exchange with the soil, water, and plant life is evident in artworks created through pouring, dipping, and combining hand-drawn and painted elements. The integration of water sourced on-site deepens the artist's connection with the land and sea.
Michelle Wasson's paintings serve as a sensual refuge, intuitively created from memory and imagination. Her canvases, flowing between landscape, still life, and the figurative, portray surreal planes where divine vessels evoke the power of nature to create, destroy, and create anew, offering a reflection of our shared humanity in the natural world.
While each artist in Symphonia offers a distinct viewpoint embodied through their own uniquely built worlds, together these worlds intertwine to culminate into something much larger. It is through this simple yet powerful act of shared connection in which Symphonia ultimately seeks to inspire a renewed sense of environmental consciousness, and a commitment to preserving the sacred harmony within our world.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition co-curated by Karen Azarnia & Jon Seals.
This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from January 23-March 6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, January 22 at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.
We are excited to announce that the ISM will be linking its exhibitions to the Smartify app. The app is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, or you can access content through the Smartify webpage at app.smartify.org. The Smartify app will allow you to directly scan artworks that are on display, as well as QR codes that are placed around the exhibition, to receive more information. You will also be able to save your favorite artworks and share them to social media.
Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza
Art credit: Michelle Wasson: Golden Lacuna, Aurea Nova Series, 2023
Art Exhibit: Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual and Resilience
A sale of handmade gifts featuring Books, Cards, Pottery, and much more!
XOXO
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
During February 6 - March 9, 2025, Kehler Liddell Gallery is proud to present a photographic exhibit of images from Mexico by Penrhyn and Rod Cook .
There will be an Opening Reception on February 9, 2:00-5:00pm.
Captivated by the power of visual storytelling the Cooks uncover magical hidden cenotes, abandoned ruins, and flamingo hangouts; imagery that tells a story of Mexico beyond traditional destinations.
Rod's A. presents the many sides of one model, Aurora, and their collaboration in Mexico celebrating the female nude. Rod reflects,”Creating a body of work with one model in a week is a daunting task, even though I am an intuitive and fast shooter… Aurora can claim, at the least, equal credit for the success we achieved.”
Penrhyn's SERENDIPITY Mexico captures chance encounters and serendipitous moments. Her photographs take a peek into the heritage of a proud culture. Cook explains "new experiences open my eyes and turn me into a storyteller. In Mexico I found vibrant tones and vibrant color, joyful celebrations of ancestors and families different from my own, and landscapes that reflect a long and illustrious history.”
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm, or by appt.
Address: Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515.
Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming. The gallery is free and open to the public.
Serendipity, MEXICO. +. A. : photographic images by Penrhyn Cook + Rod Cook
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT
Annie Sailer Adult Beginner-Intermediate Dance Class
Using both hand-building techniques and the potter’s wheel, participants learn the foundational skills needed to create basic ceramic cups, bowls, and floral containers. As students refine these skills, they will work on more complex projects. This will enable them to combine techniques, push their creativity, and practice creative problem-solving.
Glazing, slips, and other surface treatments will be explored. There will be instructor demonstrations and individual consultations. Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.
Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Afternoon Clay
Join us for a CAPTIVATING journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more. Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer and commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros!
In Person at Ely Center of Contemporary Art
Wabi Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours
Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids Ages 4-16
Join us for an evening of storytelling with Wurtele Gallery Teachers. Hear exciting stories from around the world as reflected in artworks throughout the museum’s collection. This program is inspired by our family program Stories and Art, but with adults in mind.
Meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby.
Art and Stories
Join us for this wonderful 90 minute drop off for Valentine's Day! Students will be walked through this adorable painting and also enjoy pizza!
Dress for a mess! Pizza will be served.
Valentines Event (Drop OFF)
Etching, a classic intaglio printing technique, involves incising lines into copper through a protected surface and then “etching” them in acid—a method dating back to Dürer and used from the Renaissance to modern times.
This class introduces environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional etching featuring different types of water-based inks, Baldwin’s Ink Ground (B.I.G) and Lascaux grounds, and coffee-lift techniques.
Some products used in this class may be irritating to highly sensitive people.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Greener Intaglio/Etching Techniques
Possible Futures is pleased to welcome Jonas Elbousty to the bookspace as he discusses one of the most important writers in Morrocan Literature, Mohamed Choukri. After an incredibly difficult 20 years living in extreme poverty, Choukri began schooling for the first time to both learn and teach. Mohamed Choukri realized that "writing could also be a way to expose, to protest against those who have stolen my childhood, my teenage-hood and a piece of my youthfulness." His vivid portrayals of marginalized people, which had been considered taboo, led to the censorship of his work and a cultural backlash in the Middle East. Elbousty has dilligently translated both Faces, for its first english translation, and Tales of Tangier, his complete short stories.
More about Faces:
In Faces, the third book in Mohamed Choukri's trilogy of fictionalized autobiographical works, he describes gritty events, extreme poverty, prostitution, violence, sexual revelry, deprivation, and abuse. It is through his storytelling that Choukri reflects on human nature, love, and kindness–emphasizing the need for community and collaboration. Faces humanizes those undergoing poverty and places the blame for the violence they encounter squarely on colonial forces and the resulting postcolonial government, while opening literary traditions to a new style of writing. Choukri's friendships with Tennessee Williams, Paul Bowles, Jean Genet, and other writers brought him attention in his lifetime.
But Faces―his last novel, which was originally published in Arabic in 2000―has remained untranslated until now. In English for the first time, Jonas Elbousty's translation allows Choukri's work to reach wider international discussions of contemporary Arab literature.
More about Tales of Tangier:
Mohamed Choukri’s vivid stories invite the reader to wander the streets of Tangier, the ancient coastal crossroads between Europe and Africa, and to meet its denizens at markets, beaches, cafés, and brothels. Choukri’s Tangier is a place where newborns are for sale, swindlers hawk the Prophet’s shoes, and boys collect trash to sell for food.
Choukri says that “writing is a protest, not a parade.” And in these thirty-one stories he privileges the voices of those ignored by society: the abused, the abandoned, the addicted. The tales are at once vibrant local vignettes and profound reflections on the lives, sufferings, and hopes of Choukri’s fellow Tangerines.
More about the translator:
Jonas Elbousty brings almost two decades of experience in higher education, academic coaching and executive consulting. He holds an MPhil and a Ph.D. from Columbia University and executive education certificates from the Wharton School at UPenn, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Harvard Business School. He teaches in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University, where he served as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for seven years. He is currently the Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Council on Middle East Studies and the director of the Yale Summer Study Abroad Program in Rabat, Morocco. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is a literary translator and a short story writer. He has also published poetry.
His book publications include Vitality and Dynamism: Interstitial Dialogues of Language, Politics, and Religion in Morocco’s Literary Tradition (Leiden University Press, 2014), Advanced Arabic Literary Reader (Routledge Press, 2016), Media Arabic (Routledge Press, 2021), Tales of Tangier (Yale University Press, 2023), and Aswat Mu’asira: Short Stories (Georgetown University Press, 2023), The Screams of War (Seagull Books, 2024), Reading Mohamed Choukri’s Narratives (Routledge Press, 2024), Faces (Georgetown University Press, 2024), etc. His other writings appeared in Michigan Quarterly Review, ArabLit Quarterly, Asheville Poetry Review, Banipal, Prospectus, Sekka, Live Encounters, Journal of New Jersey Poets, Journal of African Studies, International Journal of Middle East Studies, Middle Eastern Literatures, Comparative Literature, and World Literature Today, amongst others. His work has also been featured in numerous Arabic literary magazines and newspapers. He is the editor of the Routledge Book Series on Cultural Production in the Middle East and North Africa, and the Editor-in-Chief of Aswat, Journal of Maghreb Studies.
Book Talk & Signing with Jonas Elbousty: Tales of Tangier & Faces
In honor of our Dixwell neighborhood’s rich music history, we invite you to join us for a night of sounds by the Connecticut-based, drum-centered, Afro-funk fusion ensemble, The Lost Tribe.
Join us for an evening of soul-stirring music on the eve of Valentine’s Day.
The Lost Tribe is an Afro-funk fusion ensemble, led by multi-percussionist Jocelyn Pleasant. Their sound winds through many genres that are rooted in West African rhythms and sensibilities; blending tradition with innovation and keeping the drum at the forefront.
Open to the public. Register on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nxthvn-performs-the-lost-tribe-tickets-1141318236569?aff=oddtdtcreator
NXTHVN
169 Henry St.
New Haven, CT 06511
https://www.nxthvn.com/calendar/
hello@nxthvn.com
NXTHVN Performs: The Lost Tribe - Thurs., Feb. 13, 2025 - 6:00-8:00 PM
If you are interested in making ceramic pieces for the home, this class is for you.
Making functional pots is important to all levels of students, whether you throw pots on the wheel or prefer to build by hand. Students will learn ways to modify forms to create pieces uniquely their own.
Classes will include various techniques for pot making as well as considerations pertaining to each form. Surface treatments including engobes, stains, and glazes will also be covered.
Both teacher demonstrations and one-on-one student instruction will occur each week.
Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.
Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Making Functional Pots
Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.
The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Metalsmithing/ Jewelry
Will You Be My Galentine?
Grab your besties and join us at The Giggling Pig New Haven for the ultimate Galentine’s Day celebration! Let’s sip, snack, and paint wine glasses together for a night full of laughter and creativity.
Sure, the 14th is for romance, but February 13th is all about celebrating YOU and your favorite ladies!
Your ticket includes:
All painting materials & step-by-step instruction or do your own thing...
An unforgettable evening of fun and friendship
BYO takeout and drinks (or have them delivered!) and make it the perfect girl’s night out.
Spots are filling fast—book now and let’s make it a night to remember!
Tag your Galentines and secure your spot today!
#GalentinesDay #GirlsNightOut #PaintAndSip #TheGigglingPigNewHaven #CelebrateFriendship
P.S. Dress for a mess!
Galentine's Day Paint & Sip
February 13, 2025
7pm
51 Trumbull Street, New Haven, CT
FREE
Get Ready for The Night Before Valentine’s Day Costume Party!
Join us for a night of wild creativity, experimental music, and unforgettable vibes at Weird Music Night! Celebrate the eve of Valentine’s Day with costumes, art, and performances that will set your heart on fire.
Dress Code: Your weirdest & wildest Valentine’s Day costume!
Expect an eclectic lineup of sound-based projects, art performances, and surprises that embody the Weird Music Night ethos: experimental, unexpected, and unapologetically fun. Whether you’re a romantic, a rebel, or something in between, this is your night to shine!
Bring your friends, your creativity, and your energy. Let’s make this a pre-Valentine’s celebration to remember!
Weird Music Night
Valentine's Day!
14 Feb
05:00
Join us for themed cocktails, heart shaped pizza and our full extensive menu!
Valentine's Day!
A sale of handmade gifts featuring Books, Cards, Pottery, and much more!
XOXO
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
During February 6 - March 9, 2025, Kehler Liddell Gallery is proud to present a photographic exhibit of images from Mexico by Penrhyn and Rod Cook .
There will be an Opening Reception on February 9, 2:00-5:00pm.
Captivated by the power of visual storytelling the Cooks uncover magical hidden cenotes, abandoned ruins, and flamingo hangouts; imagery that tells a story of Mexico beyond traditional destinations.
Rod's A. presents the many sides of one model, Aurora, and their collaboration in Mexico celebrating the female nude. Rod reflects,”Creating a body of work with one model in a week is a daunting task, even though I am an intuitive and fast shooter… Aurora can claim, at the least, equal credit for the success we achieved.”
Penrhyn's SERENDIPITY Mexico captures chance encounters and serendipitous moments. Her photographs take a peek into the heritage of a proud culture. Cook explains "new experiences open my eyes and turn me into a storyteller. In Mexico I found vibrant tones and vibrant color, joyful celebrations of ancestors and families different from my own, and landscapes that reflect a long and illustrious history.”
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm, or by appt.
Address: Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515.
Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming. The gallery is free and open to the public.
Serendipity, MEXICO. +. A. : photographic images by Penrhyn Cook + Rod Cook
The Peabody Museum in New Haven is one of the oldest and largest university natural history museums in the world . And it can be your children’s classroom!
Join us for an inspiring art class in the newly expanded museum. This is a fantastic opportunity to draw a variety of natural artifacts, including plants, animals, and fossils, while enhancing your observational drawing skills. Participants will learn to notice finer details and improve their ability to draw from life, unlocking a whole new world of artistic expression. The Peabody’s expansive collections—featuring dinosaur bones, plant matter, reptiles, and much more—provide the perfect backdrop for this exploration.
Please note that drop-off and pick-up will take place in the museum lobby.
Wednesday morning session is perfect for home-school families.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.
Art and Nature – Sketching at the Peabody Museum
Explore the creative possibilities of clay by shaping and molding it into one-of-a-kind works of art. Working with clay helps young people develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and emotional expression through hands-on activities. Above all, clay sparks imagination, encouraging children to think creatively and express themselves in new ways. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.
Adventures In Clay
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
🎨 Advanced & Junior Advanced (Ages 8-16) – 2 Hours
Designed for pre-teens and teens, this class allows students to explore their artistic passions at their own pace. From composition and shading to blending and detailed projects, this class is perfect for young artists looking to grow.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids Ages 4-16
Thomas C. Duffy, Music Director. Program:
● Gustav Holst composed his First Suite in Eb for Military Band in 1909. This milestone in the history of band literature is one of the few early band originals that has been transcribed for symphony orchestra.
● Viet Cuong wrote Deciduous after his father’s death, comparing the experience of grief and healing to the cycle of life, where there is the loss of one’s “leaves,” after which the leafless winter eventually is followed by a spring.
● Edward Elgar dedicated his Enigma Variations “to my friends pictured within,” each variation being an affectionate portrayal of one of his circle of close acquaintances. This classic band arrangement by Earl Slocum is reminiscent of the mighty orchestral transcriptions that comprised the wind band repertoire of the early and middle 20th century.
● L’homme Armé diptych: The Armed Man (Karl Jenkins) and The Philosopher’s Stone (Thomas C. Duffy) Two contemporary settings of the medieval French secular song, L’Homme Armé.
● The Cancer-Free Party by Jonathan F. Weiss ’24, composer and narrator. This piece was commissioned through the Sing Me A Story Foundation and inspired by the story written by Lola (age 7) and Hamish (age 12) from Cancer Support Community Greater NY & CT at Gilda’s Club. (SMASF is a non-profit whose mission is to serve children and families in need through the imaginative stories of their children and the power of music).
Other music:
● Like an Altar with 9000 Robot Attendants (Ryan Lindveit)
● Handel in the Strand (Percy Grainger)
Yale Concert Band February 14 Concert in Woolsey Hall-Music by Elgar, Holst, Grainger, more
No typical sand or slides at this playground!
CAW’s playground has colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper and more items than we have space to list here. Students will use all these supplies to create projects including masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and imaginary creatures.
How will they do all this? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring (after they mix their own unique colors).
Bet you wish you could stay too!
Wednesday morning session is perfect for home-school families.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.
Art Playground
Paws and Pixels is an exciting new course designed for young artists who want to create animal drawings using Procreate. Starting with the basics, we’ll guide students through sketching techniques and gradually move on to more advanced, realistic animal illustrations.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to observe and analyze animal shapes and proportions, replicate different textures like fur, glossy skin, and more, using Procreate’s powerful features. As they advance, students will explore techniques like blending modes, clipping masks, and blur effects to add depth and realism to their art.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW
Paws and Pixels
🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️
Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!
✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour
Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.
🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours
A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.
📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.
💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟
📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!
Art Class for Kids ages 4-9
Show up for your creative self in 2025 with the Saturday Drawing Club.
Explore weekly prompts and materials combined with a mix of conversation, creative time, and feedback. Bring an ongoing project or start from scratch.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Saturday Drawing
Would you like to explore watercolors? Feeling unsure or out of practice? You can do it!
Watercolors are a whimsical and simple way to explore ideas, make memorable sketches of your travels or daily life, and develop visual self-expression.
Students will learn about materials, look at examples, create color studies, make thumbnail sketches to generate ideas and compositions, and develop sketches and paintings that explore color, line, shape, texture, and more.
Whether you enjoy landscape, still life, abstract, or contemporary art, you will have the space and support to develop your style and learn helpful techniques to help you on your creative journey.
Watercolor for Beginners
Creativity meets skill development for young artists!
Students will learn representational drawing and painting through observation of real objects and images. They’ll explore color theory, texture creation, and value with pencils, pastels, watercolors, and tempera. The focus is on developing eye-hand coordination, drawing skills, and fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Junior Artists
Creativity meets skill development for young artists!
Students will learn representational drawing and painting through observation of real objects and images. They’ll explore color theory, texture creation, and value with pencils, pastels, watercolors, and tempera. The focus is on developing eye-hand coordination, drawing skills, and fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Junior Artists
Do you love keeping a journal or planner? My Digital Diary is a fun and creative class where you’ll learn how to make your own stylish digital journal! Using digital sketching techniques on Procreate, you’ll create beautiful illustrations to capture your thoughts, hobbies, and habits.
In this class we’ll create graphics, illustrations, and character designs that reflect your personal style – making your diary fun to look at and use.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
My Digital Diary
Explore and develop designs for relief, intaglio, and monotype printmaking in this hands-on course. Class time will focus on creating original designs and concepts as students experiment with print plate substrates, including Corian®, Tetra-Pak®, vinyl records, and various recycled and found materials. Examples of different print styles will be shared to illustrate these techniques. This course is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. The inks used can be cleaned up with soap and water, and students will need to bring their own paper for the first session. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW including Linoleum blocks and black and white ink.
Experimental Printmaking
A sale of handmade gifts featuring Books, Cards, Pottery, and much more!
XOXO
A special community day will be held from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, offering tours and conversation around the New Haven Museum’s exhibition, “Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale, and Slavery,” prior to its closing on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Presented by the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale Library, the exhibition highlights the essential role of enslaved and free Black people in New Haven and at Yale.
Visitors will be encouraged to tour the exhibition, with members of the exhibition team available for questions and conversation. Visitors may also join any of the related programs in the New Haven Museum auditorium:
1:00 p.m. – Welcome and remarks
Curators Michael Morand and Charles Warner and Designer David Jon Walker will offer brief reflections on the exhibition and its impact since it went on view to the public in February 2024 and share some thoughts about the ongoing work of engaging the history and legacy of New Haven, Yale, and slavery.
1:30 p.m. – Film screening: “What Could Have Been”
A special screening of the short documentary film about the proposal for America’s first HBCU in New Haven, Connecticut, 1831, followed by a Q&A and conversation with the production team.
3:00.p.m. – Ubuntu Storytellers: Sweeps and Scholars
More information: www.newhavenmuseum.org/50134-2/
Community Day: New Haven, Yale, and Slavery Exhibition at NHM
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
During February 6 - March 9, 2025, Kehler Liddell Gallery is proud to present a photographic exhibit of images from Mexico by Penrhyn and Rod Cook .
There will be an Opening Reception on February 9, 2:00-5:00pm.
Captivated by the power of visual storytelling the Cooks uncover magical hidden cenotes, abandoned ruins, and flamingo hangouts; imagery that tells a story of Mexico beyond traditional destinations.
Rod's A. presents the many sides of one model, Aurora, and their collaboration in Mexico celebrating the female nude. Rod reflects,”Creating a body of work with one model in a week is a daunting task, even though I am an intuitive and fast shooter… Aurora can claim, at the least, equal credit for the success we achieved.”
Penrhyn's SERENDIPITY Mexico captures chance encounters and serendipitous moments. Her photographs take a peek into the heritage of a proud culture. Cook explains "new experiences open my eyes and turn me into a storyteller. In Mexico I found vibrant tones and vibrant color, joyful celebrations of ancestors and families different from my own, and landscapes that reflect a long and illustrious history.”
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm, or by appt.
Address: Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515.
Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming. The gallery is free and open to the public.
Serendipity, MEXICO. +. A. : photographic images by Penrhyn Cook + Rod Cook
Looking for a great introduction to woodworking? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a stylish and functional 8.5x11 frame from start to finish. Guided by a seasoned instructor, you’ll explore essential woodworking techniques, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing. Walk away with a beautiful, handmade frame to showcase your favorite artwork, photos, or documents—perfect for your home or office.
What to Expect
• Learn measuring, cutting, and assembling wood to craft a quality frame.
• Get hands-on experience using tools like the miter saw and clamps in a friendly, approachable setting.
• Practice sanding and finishing techniques to give your frame a polished, custom look.
This workshop is designed for beginners and DIY enthusiasts looking for a rewarding project.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Precision Cutting: Safely and accurately cut wood to size.
• Frame Assembly: Use clamps and adhesives for reliable construction.
• Finishing Techniques: Sand and apply finishes for a smooth, polished result.
What’s Provided
• All materials, including pre-cut wood, sandpaper, and finishing supplies.
• Access to woodworking tools and safety equipment.
• Guidance and support throughout the workshop.
Who Should Attend
• Beginners: A great introduction to woodworking techniques.
• DIY Enthusiasts: Expand your skill set with a fun, approachable project.
• Crafters: Create a personalized frame for your artwork, photos, or certificates.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
• No experience required—this workshop is beginner-friendly!
• Closed-toe shoes are required for safety.
- All participants must adhere to safety guidelines provided during the session.
Instructor: Alexander Platt
Workshop Ticket Fee: $99.00
MakeHaven Members: $84.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=371&reset=1&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Intro to Woodworking: Build an 8.5" by 11 Picture Frame
Explore, learn, and practice drawing exercises and techniques in a supportive environment. Increase visual perception, skills and confidence, and develop your unique style. Work with drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and ink/pens. Weekly demos and exercises include mark-making, line, value, form, texture and shading. Subjects include animals, everyday objects, portraits, autumn and nature inspirations, as well as students’ interests. We draw from observation, references and imagination. All materials provided. Join us!
For returning students, the class will include both new projects and some review.
The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Saturday Sketching
In this magical experience, students will bring a forest fairy tale to life using markers and colored pencils. They’ll create a series of six enchanting illustrations united by a common theme, with a focus on color, composition, and texture.
As they delve into the world of fairy tales, students will learn how to combine markers and colored pencils to produce vibrant and imaginative artwork. This class will spark creativity, enhance drawing skills, and introduce new techniques for using these materials to capture the magic of the forest!
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
A Forest Fairy Tale
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
Join us for a hands-on class where creativity meets sustainability! In Sustainable Scrap Quilting, you’ll learn how to transform fabric scraps from our shop into a cozy quilt that will keep you or a loved one warm. This class is a great way to recycle fabric pieces that would otherwise end up in a landfill, while gaining essential quilting skills.
What to Expect
Students will start by selecting from a variety of donated fabric scraps and learn how to cut, arrange, and piece them together to create a unique quilt top. Once the quilt top is completed, you’ll discover how to layer it with batting and a backing fabric, and join these layers through basic quilting techniques. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with a completed quilt and a new understanding of sustainable crafting!
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Basic sewing techniques for piecing a quilt top
• How to join (quilt) the top, batting, and backing to create a finished quilt
• Understanding of sustainable crafting and how to recycle fabric scraps
• Hands-on experience with a sewing machine and quilt construction
What’s Provided
• All fabric scraps from the shop
• Batting and backing materials
• Sewing machines and other necessary tools
• Instruction and guidance throughout the entire quilting process
Who Should Attend
This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate sewers who are interested in quilting, upcycling, or sustainable crafting. No prior quilting experience is required, but basic familiarity with a sewing machine is helpful.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
No specific prerequisites, but it’s recommended that students have basic sewing machine knowledge. All tools and safety instructions will be provided during the class.
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=370&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Upcycled Quilts: Transform Fabric Scraps into Cozy Creations
See objects and space in a new light while discovering creative techniques to bring your drawing style to life.
Explore how to add depth, light, shadow, and perspective to your drawings with colored pencils.
Focus on beginning your art journey and achieving impressive results along the way!
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Creative Effects with Colored Pencils
Swirl and sip with us!! Little Lion Collective is hosting the cutest Guided Wine Tasting to ignite your love for wine (and maybe someone special). Dive into tannins, body, acidity, and flavors using the WSET Systematic Approach like the experts do! Unravel common wine aromas and flavors so you can pair it with food. Of course, romantique records will be spinning all night (and there will be chocolate).
When: February 15th @ 7 PM
Where: BLOOM, 794 Edgewood Ave, New Haven, CT
Tickets: $50 per person
Includes a facilitated tasting of 6 wines paired with small bites
At Little Lion Collective, our mission is to create a vibrant and cooperatively run space in New Haven that celebrates music and leadership by women, people of color, and queer people. We're passionate about bringing people together through approachable wines, delicious beverages, and amazing music, all while fighting for a better, inclusive, hospitality industry.
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Guided Valentine's Wine Tasting with Little Lion Collective
Kickstart your Sundays the right way at Dockside Brewery! Join us for breakfast at the bar or enjoy our delicious offerings to-go via UberEats, DoorDash, & GrubHub from 10am-12:30pm! Indulge in mouthwatering breakfast flatbreads, scrumptious sandwiches, & fresh avocado toast. Don’t miss out!
Sunday Breakfast at Dockside
Broadway comes to Branford in this intimate Sunday afternoon concert series! Give your Valentine the gift of Broadway with tickets to Legacy Theatre’s Valentine’s Day Weekend Sunday Broadway Concert. On Sunday, February 16 at 2pm, Tony Award-winner J. Harrison Ghee, star of Broadway’s "Some Like It Hot", "Kinky Boots", "Mrs. Doubtfire", and more, will take the Legacy Theatre stage for a concert alongside Emmy and Grammy Award-winner John McDaniel at the piano. Tickets can be purchased through the Box Office (203.315.1901) or Legacy’s website, LegacyTheatreCT.org. With just over 100 seats, the Legacy Theatre is a uniquely intimate, state-of-the-art theatre to see a Tony award winner this up close and personal. Livestream tickets are also available!
J. Harrison Ghee won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, making history as the first non-binary actor to be nominated and win in this category for their role as “Daphne/Jerry” in Some Like It Hot, a role which also garnered them Grammy, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, as well as Drama League and Chita Rivera Award nominations. Most recently J. starred in the world premiere of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Ghee was selected by Billy Porter to star as “Robyn/Kevin” on the hit FOX series Accused, and previously played the series regular of “Kwame” on Netflix’s Raising Dion. On Broadway, they starred as “Lola” in Kinky Boots, created the role of “Andre Mayhem” in Mrs. Doubtfire, and have dazzled audiences in roles such as “Velma Kelly” in Chicago and “Johnny Hooker” in The Sting, opposite Harry Connick, Jr.
John McDaniel is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Music Director, Composer, Director, Arranger, Orchestrator, and Producer and is an Artistic Director at the Tony Award-winning Eugene O’Neill Theater Center. Most recently, John music directed and orchestrated Carol Burnett’s 90th Birthday Special on NBC. John directed Into The Woods and Hair in Concert at the historic Patchogue Theater, Sondheim Originals at 54 Below and Piano Men at Birdland. Broadway music credits include Bonnie and Clyde (Drama Desk Nomination, Best Orchestrations), Catch Me If You Can, Brooklyn (Producer and Orchestrator), Annie Get Your Gun (Grammy Award), Taboo, Chicago, Grease, Patti LuPone on Broadway and Company – the Original Cast in Concert at Lincoln Center. On Television: The Rosie O’Donnell Show (two Emmy Awards and eight nominations).
The Sunday Broadway Concert Series is generously supported by Jana and Tom Shea and sponsored in part by WMNR Fine Arts Radio.
Legacy Theatre Presents John McDaniel and the Sunday Broadway Concert Series Featuring J. Harrison Ghee
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
During February 6 - March 9, 2025, Kehler Liddell Gallery is proud to present a photographic exhibit of images from Mexico by Penrhyn and Rod Cook .
There will be an Opening Reception on February 9, 2:00-5:00pm.
Captivated by the power of visual storytelling the Cooks uncover magical hidden cenotes, abandoned ruins, and flamingo hangouts; imagery that tells a story of Mexico beyond traditional destinations.
Rod's A. presents the many sides of one model, Aurora, and their collaboration in Mexico celebrating the female nude. Rod reflects,”Creating a body of work with one model in a week is a daunting task, even though I am an intuitive and fast shooter… Aurora can claim, at the least, equal credit for the success we achieved.”
Penrhyn's SERENDIPITY Mexico captures chance encounters and serendipitous moments. Her photographs take a peek into the heritage of a proud culture. Cook explains "new experiences open my eyes and turn me into a storyteller. In Mexico I found vibrant tones and vibrant color, joyful celebrations of ancestors and families different from my own, and landscapes that reflect a long and illustrious history.”
Gallery Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 12-5pm, or by appt.
Address: Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515.
Kehler Liddell Gallery (KLG) is a cooperative gallery in the heart of New Haven’s Westville village representing 22 of the area’s most notable emerging and established artists. Established in 2003, KLG is one of New Haven’s longest running retail galleries to date. All of the artists are juried into membership. Monthly exhibitions are highlighted by free community arts programming. The gallery is free and open to the public.
Serendipity, MEXICO. +. A. : photographic images by Penrhyn Cook + Rod Cook
Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.
This recurring event, dedicated to the joys of knitting and crochet, offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that's both warm and welcoming. Scheduled for the 4th Sunday of every month from 12pm to 3pm, this meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.
What to Expect:
- Community Building: Led by Denise, our meetups are designed to cultivate a nurturing environment for knitting and crochet enthusiasts at all levels of expertise. It’s the perfect venue to connect with others who share your passion and to be part of an inclusive, creative community.
- Dedicated Project Time: Bring along your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and work-in-progress projects. Whether you’re looking to make headway on your current piece, eager to start something new, or hoping to learn a novel stitch or technique, you’ll find plenty of opportunities here.
- Brainstorming and Conversation: This is your chance to participate in engaging conversations, exchange tips and tricks, and brainstorm on future projects. If inspiration, advice, or just a friendly chat about your favorite pastime is what you seek, you’ll find an open and supportive space here.
What to Bring:
- Your Projects and Materials: Don’t forget to bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlework projects along with your yarns, needles, and hooks.
- Resources to Share: Got any helpful guides, patterns, or insights? Bring them along to share with the group! Our community thrives on the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Our Goal:
With Denise at the helm, our aim is to provide a recurring platform for knitters and crocheters to come together, share their love for the craft, work on their projects, and contribute to a flourishing community. Whether you’re looking to meet like-minded individuals, find inspiration, or simply enjoy a few hours of crafting in great company, you won’t want to miss out.
Mark your calendars for the 4th Sunday of every month, and join us from 12pm to 3pm for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting, and community building at MakeHaven. Let’s come together to weave a rich tapestry of creativity and camaraderie, one yarn at a time. We look forward to seeing you there!"
Instructor: Denise McGillicuddy
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/index.php/civicrm/event/info?id=242&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email info@makehaven.org
Knot Just Knitting: Crochet, Embroidery and more
Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting.
Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Lets Get Sewing
Creativity meets skill development for young artists!
Students will learn representational drawing and painting through observation of real objects and images. They’ll explore color theory, texture creation, and value with pencils, pastels, watercolors, and tempera. The focus is on developing eye-hand coordination, drawing skills, and fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Junior Artists
Creativity meets skill development for young artists!
Students will learn representational drawing and painting through observation of real objects and images. They’ll explore color theory, texture creation, and value with pencils, pastels, watercolors, and tempera. The focus is on developing eye-hand coordination, drawing skills, and fostering creativity in a supportive environment.
Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Junior Artists
2 pm
51 Trumbull Street
New Haven, CT
Join Fall '24 Keyhole Artist Odette Chavez-Mayo for a community workshop celebrating revolutionary love & wishes for a better future while making paper stars.
The stars will contain letters of love created during the workshop and will be placed into the Altar work that is part of her exhibition "Florenciendo en La Obscuridad" on view through February 23rd.
Wish Upon a Star
New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel.
Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes.
Wear clothes that can get dirty.
Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Cash or check only.
Firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only.
Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Techniques for Wheel Throwing
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
Learn how to make a clamshell box–a box that looks like a book, especially when set on a shelf. The design can be easily adapted in shape and size to accommodate a wide range of objects from prints, small objects, or books. Students will to the pieces and construct the two-tray cloth-covered box accented with decorative paper. Many of the basic bookbinding techniques will be taught such as measuring, cutting, and gluing.
No experience necessary. Intermediate students may work on independent box projects.
Plus receive one 3-hour monitored open bench session each week.
Introduction to Boxmaking: The Clamshell Box
Develop your pottery skills as you focus on wheel-throwing techniques in stoneware and porcelain. Lessons will cover both functional and decorative pottery with emphasis on classical forms as we know them. Students will be shown how to apply glazes and/or oxide washes to achieve desired results, such as combining glaze colors and the application of wood ash to create unexpected effects on their work. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Intermediate and Advanced Pottery
Learn basic metalsmithing for making jewelry, developing new skills, or strengthen existing ones. Weekly demonstrations introduce tools and techniques required for working with nonferrous sheet metal and wire. Demonstrations may include sawing, filing, cold-connecting, soldering, surface embellishment, forging, shaping, fold forming, finishing, and patina coloring.
The tuition for this class includes a fee of $40 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Metalsmithing/ Jewelry
Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual, and Resilience aims to explore the profound and intricate intersections of religious, ecological, and expressive themes through the works of four Chicago-based artists: Joanne Aono, Karen Azarnia, Jon Seals, and Michelle Wasson. Envisioned as an artistic conversation that transcends traditional boundaries, the exhibition is designed to encourage contemplation and dialogue, creating an immersive experience for the viewer to explore.
As an artist and farmer, Joanne Aono explores the intersection of nature and the cultural significance of food sovereignty across communities, drawing on humanity's historical reliance on the earth for survival. Through large drawings on agricultural fabric and small panel drawings depicting foraged foods and cultivated plants, Aono conveys themes of impermanence, the passage of time, and the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing the essential care needed for the holistic sustenance of the Earth and its elements.
Through painting, Karen Azarnia explores themes of time, home, memory, and natural life cycles. Navigating the delicate balance between abstraction and representation, works from her Verdant series are characterized by lushness and generosity – an act of care for the viewer. The work seeks to inspire renewal and resilience, drawing parallels between the meditative rhythms of nature and the painting process.
Employing a unique mixed-media approach, Jon Seals utilizes materials directly harvested from environmentally shifting landscapes. The symbiotic exchange with the soil, water, and plant life is evident in artworks created through pouring, dipping, and combining hand-drawn and painted elements. The integration of water sourced on-site deepens the artist's connection with the land and sea.
Michelle Wasson's paintings serve as a sensual refuge, intuitively created from memory and imagination. Her canvases, flowing between landscape, still life, and the figurative, portray surreal planes where divine vessels evoke the power of nature to create, destroy, and create anew, offering a reflection of our shared humanity in the natural world.
While each artist in Symphonia offers a distinct viewpoint embodied through their own uniquely built worlds, together these worlds intertwine to culminate into something much larger. It is through this simple yet powerful act of shared connection in which Symphonia ultimately seeks to inspire a renewed sense of environmental consciousness, and a commitment to preserving the sacred harmony within our world.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition co-curated by Karen Azarnia & Jon Seals.
This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from January 23-March 6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, January 22 at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.
We are excited to announce that the ISM will be linking its exhibitions to the Smartify app. The app is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, or you can access content through the Smartify webpage at app.smartify.org. The Smartify app will allow you to directly scan artworks that are on display, as well as QR codes that are placed around the exhibition, to receive more information. You will also be able to save your favorite artworks and share them to social media.
Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza
Art credit: Michelle Wasson: Golden Lacuna, Aurea Nova Series, 2023
Art Exhibit: Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual and Resilience
Two of City Gallery’s contemporary photographers — Joy Bush and Tom Peterson — will be featured in ALONE, a new photography exhibit at City Gallery, on view from January 31 - March 2. There will be an Artists Reception on Sunday, February 23, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., or by appointment. For more, contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, newhavencity-gallery.org.
Alone: A Contemporary Photography Exhibit at City Gallery
Join us for a CAPTIVATING journey through the world of photography, where moments are not just frozen in time but come alive right in your hands. Learn to tell stories through image making. Gain a mentor, free camera equipment and more. Take control of the camera you possess. Learn how to sustain yourself as a fine art photographer and commercial photographer. Learn to shoot like the pros!
In Person at Ely Center of Contemporary Art
Wabi Focus Fellowship - Teen Photography Program
Join Yale Consort for a service of Choral Evensong, focused on music, readings, and quiet contemplation. Through hymns, psalms, canticles, and reflections, the centuries-old tradition of Choral Evensong invites us to come together in stillness and prayer.
Free and open to the public.
Due to the off-campus nature of Yale Consort events, they will not be livestreamed. We invite you to join us in person as you are able.
Yale Consort, a newly formed professional vocal ensemble conducted by Professor James O’Donnell and sponsored by the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, provides high quality choral music for a series of evening services in local parishes and chapels.
Contact: Clifton Massey
Choral Evensong With Yale Consort
Instructed by Annie Sailer
39 Putnam Avenue
Hamden, CT 06517
Annie Sailer Adult Intermediate Dance Class
You decide – explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media.
Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours.
The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.
Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking
Symphonia: Dialogues of Landscape, Ritual, and Resilience aims to explore the profound and intricate intersections of religious, ecological, and expressive themes through the works of four Chicago-based artists: Joanne Aono, Karen Azarnia, Jon Seals, and Michelle Wasson. Envisioned as an artistic conversation that transcends traditional boundaries, the exhibition is designed to encourage contemplation and dialogue, creating an immersive experience for the viewer to explore.
As an artist and farmer, Joanne Aono explores the intersection of nature and the cultural significance of food sovereignty across communities, drawing on humanity's historical reliance on the earth for survival. Through large drawings on agricultural fabric and small panel drawings depicting foraged foods and cultivated plants, Aono conveys themes of impermanence, the passage of time, and the interconnectedness of life, emphasizing the essential care needed for the holistic sustenance of the Earth and its elements.
Through painting, Karen Azarnia explores themes of time, home, memory, and natural life cycles. Navigating the delicate balance between abstraction and representation, works from her Verdant series are characterized by lushness and generosity – an act of care for the viewer. The work seeks to inspire renewal and resilience, drawing parallels between the meditative rhythms of nature and the painting process.
Employing a unique mixed-media approach, Jon Seals utilizes materials directly harvested from environmentally shifting landscapes. The symbiotic exchange with the soil, water, and plant life is evident in artworks created through pouring, dipping, and combining hand-drawn and painted elements. The integration of water sourced on-site deepens the artist's connection with the land and sea.
Michelle Wasson's paintings serve as a sensual refuge, intuitively created from memory and imagination. Her canvases, flowing between landscape, still life, and the figurative, portray surreal planes where divine vessels evoke the power of nature to create, destroy, and create anew, offering a reflection of our shared humanity in the natural world.
While each artist in Symphonia offers a distinct viewpoint embodied through their own uniquely built worlds, together these worlds intertwine to culminate into something much larger. It is through this simple yet powerful act of shared connection in which Symphonia ultimately seeks to inspire a renewed sense of environmental consciousness, and a commitment to preserving the sacred harmony within our world.
Free and open to the public.
Exhibition co-curated by Karen Azarnia & Jon Seals.
This exhibition will be on view at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Miller Hall at 406 Prospect Street, New Haven from January 23-March 6 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12-4 p.m.
All are welcome to join us for an opening reception for this art exhibit on Wednesday, January 22 at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture Initiative.
We are excited to announce that the ISM will be linking its exhibitions to the Smartify app. The app is available as a free download from the App Store and Google Play, or you can access content through the Smartify webpage at app.smartify.org. The Smartify app will allow you to directly scan artworks that are on display, as well as QR codes that are placed around the exhibition, to receive more information. You will also be able to save your favorite artworks and share them to social media.
Contact: Anesu Nyamupingidza
Art credit: Michelle Wasson: Golden Lacuna, Aurea Nova Series, 2023