Mural Apprenticeship Program
Rising temperatures in cities is a public health and communities of color are most at risk from the impacts of climate change. Black and Latine communities are more likely than the overall population in the same area to be exposed to extreme heat. These communities need to be at the forefront of climate discourse to bring greater awareness of these disparities and help bring forth meaningful solutions.
Public Art as Urban Climate Solutions, a Yale climate action initiative, is pleased to announce the launch of a mural program to increase climate engagement with local Black and Latine communities in New Haven, CT. Yale’s Schools of Art, Environment, & Architecture have partnered with the City of New Haven’s Department of Arts, Culture & Tourism to create the city’s first Mural Apprenticeship Program to train local artists in the art of mural-making. The Goffe Street Armory, a historic landmark on the Connecticut Freedom Trail, will be the site of this installation that will use innovative cooling paint technology to reflect UV radiation and lower surface temperatures. This mural on this anchor of local Black and Latine activism will promote awareness of the disproportionate climate impacts facing these communities while also imbuing a message of hope for the future.
We’re incredibly excited to announce our team of artists and designers who will be installing the mural early Fall 2024. Follow us to stay up-to-date with the next phase of this historic mural.
Daniel Pizarro
Yale Climate Engagement Fellow / Artist & Designer
@for_la_diaspora
ForLaDiaspora.Studio
Mike DeAngelo
Teaching Muralist / Artist & Designer
@refractualism
DeAngeloStudios.com
Mural Apprentices:
Kiana "V." Ware:
@an.artist.first
https://www.bewaredesigns.com/
Kaelynne Hernandez:
@kae.her
https://kaelynnehernandez.wixsite.com/my-site
Luis Alfonzo:
@alfonzoart
https://alfonzoz.art/
Maddie LaRose:
@morebymaddiee
This project is sponsored by Yale Planetary Solutions.
Creative U Summit coming to the city of New Haven!
With @newhavencultural on board, the Creative Workforce Major just got a major upgrade! 🙌 Kolton Harris makes the call to The Director of Cultural Affairs - Adriane Jefferson to join us at Creative U—and now, the team is complete. ✨🎉
@newhavencultural leadership in shaping the arts and culture landscape in New Haven is unmatched, and we’re thrilled to have their expertise guide our creatives! 🎭🌟
Creative U: A two-day conference for creatives
📅 October 11 & 12
📍 New Haven, CT
We can’t wait to see you there! Tap the link in bio to register and be a part of something amazing! 🚀
Arts and Culture NBC CT special
Part 1 of our special with @nbcconnecticut & @telemundoni aired last week. In this segment our director Adriane Vegas Jefferson highlights some of the work we do at the Department of Cultural Affairs and also highlights Black Wall Street Festival among other things. Look out for a cameo made by her daughter towards the end 😊
Part 2 of our series featuring New Haven arts leaders and artists will air this week. Be sure to tune in to NBC CT!
City of New Haven’s first Poet laureate!
History has been made! On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Mayor Justin Elicker inducted Sharmont “Influence” Little as the first-ever poet laureate of New Haven. Little received a proclamation from the Mayor and a standing ovation from the City of New Haven! Meaningful, heartfelt words were shared in support of Little’s induction by Kelly Wuzzado, Jason Dorsey, IfeMichelle Gardin, our department’s own, Myles Riley, Jamal Jimerson, and Mayor Elicker himself. But, the event couldn’t end there. Sharmont Little, being the communal pillar he is, shared the night with more poets during “Elm City Flow” an open mic series dedicated to the citizens and neighbors of New Haven in partnership with the Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism. Jazzy’s Cabaret also contributed to this historic night with their excellent food and catering service! This is celebrating arts, celebrating culture, equitable civic engagement, and spiritual uplift at its finest! Congratulations again to our first-ever Poet Laureate, Sharmont “Influence” Little. @influence_a_life || 🎥: @quisdotcom
Thank you to artist @raheemnelsonstyle for this beautiful visualization of yesterday ‘s “New Haven Top 52 Destinations in the world to visit convening”.
CT BLACK EXPO
Here is the promo code for our organization: NHVARTS
This code will give attendees $10 for the weekend and they will have a $5 add-on for the after-party.
Have you registered yet for the CT Black Expo ?! If not , what are you waiting for? There will be black business vendors, celebrity and local performances, panel conversations and much more! Tickets are only $15! Head over to thectblackexpo.com !
As the Creative Workforce Initiative comes to a close,
we are happy to share this video of the intern cohort meeting on August 8.
This pilot program has brought to light the need for more cultural opportunities for New Haven residents.
And we're thankful for this chance to answer that need.
We encourage you to keep up with us in our next phase of the work.
To all the interns and arts/cultural organizations who participated in CWI'22 THANK YOU 🥳!!
We did it and will continue on!
Join us tomorrow for the next session of From Idea to Funded Project a free virtual grant writing course. This free program is designed to help you gain the tools and strategies for successful grant applications. Previous session documents and video available. Come be a part of the cohort by registering https://learninghub.carnelianforchange.com/
Adriane Jefferson talking about our partnership with @thebreedent!
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As @slaywashington said, y’all deserve events! So here you go , we have free events for you to enjoy all summer!
Beat Battles, Black Wall Street festivals, and artist showcases. Find an event that speaks to you and join us as we celebrate the music and entertainment industry right here in New haven!
Hope to see you at the first event on June 11th , The plug! Lock in and show up at 8pm sharp 🚀 🔥
All events are powered by @thebreedent !!
What is your organization doing to ensure individual artists and collectives who are involved in community work beyond their artistic endeavors - get funded for their ideas and initiatives towards those philanthropic goals?
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Program Director @bekeasyyy from @newhavenarts seems to have some answers for her organization.
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@squiala from @artsideasct touches on the importance of an inclusive and transparent budgeting approach as a means to affect growth.
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“Transparent and inclusive budgeting supports better fiscal outcomes and more responsive, impactful and equitable public policy” Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development-www.oecd.org
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What is your organizational culture? Does it center inclusiveness and community?
@jgp_39 padrón shared a number of thought worthy and insightful points about how we can be leaders that seek change and not perfection. Leading side by side, not in front not behind.
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The panel explode the concept of “gatekeeping”.
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“You can be a gatekeeper that opens doors instead of shuts them”-Adriane Jefferson
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Cultural Equity: Executive Forum
Please join us!
Apply Now for 6 months FREE of The Breed Academy’s Accelerated Music, Business & Artist Development Course! Link in bio!
Because Of you….
Written by: @typhanae
Preformed by: Frank Brady
Unapologetically Radical is happening Saturday February 19th 2022 at 10am. Did you RSVP? Click here http://unapologeticallyradical.com to join our movement as we recognize Radical Movers and Shakers that continue to shift the culture.
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