Arts

Alma Radio

Alma Radio is a Spanish-language radio station dedicated to sharing a message of hope, faith, and love with the community. By creating a welcoming space where listeners can connect with their faith and experience Christian fellowship, Alma Radio aims to inspire and uplift its audience.

The Fellow will support the station by assisting with program operations, conducting community outreach, and enhancing Alma Radio’s presence throughout New Haven.

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Learn more: almaradio.org

City of New Haven Department of Arts and Culture | New Haven Festivals

The Department of Arts and Culture assists, promotes, and encourages artists, arts and cultural organizations and events in New Haven while also serving as the steward for the municipal collection of globally inspired public art.  By celebrating arts and culture, it becomes a catalyst for economic development, equitable civic engagement, and spiritual uplift.

The Fellow will assist the Department with the curation and management of partnerships in presenting localized Summer/Fall events.

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Agency website: newhavenct.gov/arts

ConnCAT inspires, motivates, and prepares youth and adults for educational and career advancement through after-school arts, and job training programs.  ConnCAT serves over 100 youth each year through its after-school and six-week summer programs.

The Fellow will be assisting in the development of the ConnCAT Summer Collaborative Arts Program. The Fellow will help the Youth Assistant in planning trips, assisting instructors, engaging in front-line work with youth, and interacting with families during orientation. 

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Learn more: conncat.org

Dwight/Edgewood Project (D/EP)

Dwight/Edgewood Project is a community outreach program created in 1995 at David Geffen School of Drama (DGSD)/Yale Repertory Theatre.  Modeled after NYC’s acclaimed 52nd Street Project, D/EP pairs children in grades 5-8 from Barnard Environmental Studies Magnet School with DGSD students.  Over an intensive four weeks, students learn how to write a play, while experiencing emotional growth and empowerment through the arts.  The youth, identified by the school’s educators, are interested in storytelling (but not necessarily theater) and can sustain the rigor of the program.  The children are mentored by DGSD students through the entire creative process, beginning with a blank page and culminating in a performance of their original 10-minute plays, produced and performed by their mentors.  Additionally, D/EP offers participating DGSD students an opportunity to hone their teaching skills while providing a valuable way to connect with their neighboring community.

The Fellow will serve as the lead historian for D/EP’s 30th anniversary, working to uncover and digitize program records and photos; capture footage from Summer 2025 programming; and create a physical and virtual display of D/EP’s history over the years. Additionally, the Fellow will provide critical support for the program’s leadership teams, including participating in weekly leadership meetings, supporting with classroom management, and assisting in closing out D/EP’s fiscal year.

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Learn more: yalerep.org/productions-programs/youth-programs

Elm Shakespeare Company

The Elm Shakespeare Company’s ignites creativity, fosters understanding, and cultivates unity within the New Haven community through the transformative power of Shakespeare’s works. Elm Shakespeare strives to create a space where the arts spark conversations, inspire minds, and bring people together across diverse backgrounds.

The Fellow will support Elm Shakespeare’s 30th anniversary by promoting events, engaging educators, and expanding outreach. Responsibilities include crafting digital content, contributing to a study guide, documenting the Players Camp experience, organizing and promoting an Educators Night initiative, and recruiting for a community-driven installation. The Fellow will gather historical materials to celebrate Elm’s legacy, create impact reports, and contribute to marketing and outreach efforts.

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Learn more: elmshakespeare.org

Ely Center of Contemporary Art (ECOCA)

ECOCA, housed in a historic 1898 Elizabethan-style mansion that once belonged to a Yale professor, is New Haven’s oldest arts center. Today, it serves as a vibrant community hub offering free arts programming that addresses important contemporary issues. ECOCA is dedicated to supporting the professional development of independent artists, with a focus on providing opportunities to BIPOC, LGBTQ+, senior, and differently-abled emerging artists. This support is provided through exhibitions, public programs, artist talks, residencies that foster community, and direct funding.

The Fellow will provide daily support for the art gallery’s operations,  including managing e-mails and other means of correspondence, updating social media accounts, and selecting a current ECOCA project that aligns with their interests. 

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Learn more: elycenter.org

Lost in New Haven Museum (LOST)

Lost in New Haven (LOST)  uses immersive exhibitions of over 10,000 artifacts to educate and inspire visitors about the city’s rich history. The collection showcases the creativity and ingenuity of New Haven residents over the past 400 years. LOST fosters community learning through interactive programs, tours, and oral histories. These programs encourage diverse groups and individuals to connect and share their own experiences with New Haven. Through exploration and discovery, LOST aims to deepen visitor understanding of the important role New Haven residents played in shaping America.

The museum is gradually opening to the public, and visitor access is currently by appointment only. The Fellow has the unique opportunity to help launch this new museum. They will work directly with the museum’s founder and executive director on several key tasks. These include developing informational content for displays and digitizing the museum’s collection. The Fellow will also help establish a permanent inventory information and collection management system. Their responsibilities involve researching, cataloging, photographing, and describing artifacts and exhibits, with basic training in artifact photography provided.

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Learn more: lostinnewhaven.org

New Haven Symphony Orchestra

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) strives to inspire, delight, and connect diverse audiences through the power of live music. Committed to enriching Connecticut’s cultural landscape, the NHSO provides exceptional performances and accessible education programs throughout the state. Its innovative programming fosters deeper audience engagement and meaningful collaborations, while a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access ensures representation that reflects the communities it serves. In addition to performing in renowned venues like Woolsey Hall and the Lyman Center, the NHSO brings concerts to smaller venues, libraries, and schools, and serves as a leading provider of music education in Southern Connecticut.

The NHSO is commissioning a new orchestral work to celebrate the legacy of New Haven’s Muse Family. This project will honor the three talented daughters of the Muse family who attended the Yale School of Music in the early 20th century, including Jessie Muse, who performed with the NHSO in 1911. The NHSO seeks to explore and celebrate the legacy of these pioneering Black women performers. The Fellow will assist with researching and planning the project, including identifying potential funding sources to commission the new work.

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Agency website: newhavensymphony.org