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Featuring artists Susan Clinard, Shaunda Holloway, Linda Mickens

Every year, City Gallery opens its doors to guest artists in order to showcase innovative, local artists. In August, the gallery is honored to present SPACES WITHIN, featuring artists Susan Clinard, Shaunda Holloway, and Linda Mickens. The show runs August 4 - August 20, with an opening reception and artists talk on Saturday, August 5, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

SPACES WITHIN showcases these three women artists who explore expressions of home, community, and heart. The artists utilize found objects, textiles, paper, wood, and clay to share their stories. They invite gallery visitors to embark on a profound journey of introspection and exploration. Nestled in the confines of this sleek minimalist gallery, they hope to transport guests beyond the physical boundaries of space, unraveling the depths of the human experience .

Susan Clinard is a contemporary American sculptor. Her life-scale figurative sculptures combine found objects, carved wood elements and fired ceramic heads and hands. Her compositions tell stories, helps us connect and speak about our shared humanity. Clinard’s work reflects the times in which we live. Susan is the winner of the national M.H. Hammerschal carving award and the Art by the Northeast award for sculpture. In 2015, she received the Arts Council of Greater NH artist award and IRIS’s Person of the Year honor. She has been the artist in residence at the Eli Whitney Museum for the past twelve years and has taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts and Gallery 37. She has received substantial public commissions, and her sculptures can be found in many private collections worldwide.

Shaunda Holloway (Sekai) is a multimedia artist/curator and writer born in New Haven. Her writing has been published in ESSENCE magazine, CT Post, Inner City, Stand Our Ground Poems for Trayvon Martin and Marissa Alexander and other publications. Holloway is a 2020 New Haven Arts Award recipient. Her paintings and prints have been exhibited throughout the east coast, including New Delhi, India.

Linda Vauters Mickens, an Art Activist, was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1954. Linda is an African-American sculptor and collage artist who uses mostly recycled materials. Interested in art from her early years, she attended classes at the School of Fine and Industrial Arts in Newark, as well as Montclair State University. Mostly self-taught, Linda retired from a nursing career in 2020. Her recent exhibitions include Made Visible Freedom Dreams (CAW), Seven Lenses (SCSU), and Truth in Three Colors (Ely Center of Contemporary Art:). Her work is in the Permanent Collection of The River Road African-American Museum, Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Linda recently launched Godblesstheirsoles collection, aiming to honor the indestructible spirit and rich culture of black folks. The collection is a reminder the Angels are everywhere and the stranger sitting next to you could be hiding a magnificent pair of wings.

SPACES WITHIN is free and open to the public, and will be on view August 4 - August 20, with an opening reception and artists talk on Saturday, August 5, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. City Gallery is located at 994 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Gallery hours are Friday - Sunday, 12pm - 4 pm, or by appointment. For further information please contact City Gallery, info@city-gallery.org, www.city-gallery.org.

Welcome to the CARE Annual Report! Since our establishment in 2007, CARE has evolved its approaches to community engagement, but one thing remains unchanged: our unwavering commitment to amplifying voices from systemically disinvested communities, particularly Black and Brown communities and low-income residents. Their voices are at the heart of our work as we strive for a more equitable future.

In the past year, we actively supported several coalitions, including the New Haven Coordinated Food Assistance Network, the New Haven Breast/Chestfeeding Task Force, the New Haven REACH Coalition, and the Safe Routes for All Steering Committee. These coalitions share our dedication to prioritizing community voices at their core.

During these challenging times, as we collectively strive for equity, we recognize the importance of harnessing the strength and power of those most affected by inequities. At CARE, we remain steadfast in our commitment to this cause! We are grateful to the residents and community partners who stand with us in the fight against all forms of oppression. Together, we forge ahead, unwavering in our pursuit of a more equitable future. Onward! 

Take a look at our annual report, here!

For more information on how to register, visit www.thebreedmadeit.com!

Help New Haven students collect data on school transportation. The students will use the data to propose ways to improve transportation and reduce climate and air pollution.  Take the 3 minute survey here.

Transportation is a crucial part of NHPS students’ lives but is also a major source of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. These emissions contribute to global warming and air pollution, having many harmful effects on the environment and people's health. However, by using environmentally-friendly ways of transportation –such as walking, taking the school/city bus, and carpooling– we can make a positive impact! This is a change that the school district wants to see in the near future. By taking this survey, you will provide us with invaluable data, which we will use to create change in our school district. Your input is greatly valued! Families are welcome to complete this survey together!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6J6Fue61GwRMmXOE-h9waJqJXMH83NJfmI3UJv0IVP957XQ/viewform

Director of Development

Part-time, hybrid or remote

About the New Haven León Sister City Project:

The New Haven León Sister City Project (NHLSCP) is a binational organization promoting social justice, education and sustainable development in the communities of New Haven, CT and León, Nicaragua. The primary work of the NHLSCP in León is to support community-based initiatives in the rural communities of Goyena and Troilo and to facilitate programs and projects that improve public health, community-based education, and support women’s rights. In New Haven, we work to build new projects and coalitions to confront the climate change crisis. In both communities, we work to build local leadership and capacity and address root causes of poverty and injustice.

Position Overview:

The NHLSCP is seeking a part-time Director of Development to join our team. We are looking for a mission-driven, well-organized person who seeks to use exemplary communications skills to connect the people of New Haven to the people of Nicaragua.

This is a part-time role, mostly remote, with flexible hours, as an employee or self-employed. To support the goal of increased funding, over the last year we have implemented new systems to improve efficiency in fundraising and communications. With our next Director of Development, we have the opportunity to continue to increase our use of social media and technology, along with person-to-person contact, to carry our work and message of connection to a new generation, and to connect current and future supporters to our values and mission. The position can be largely remote and the hours are flexible. This is not a traditional siloed non-profit development position – our Director of Development will be connected to the work we do and the people who are doing that work. This opportunity is ideal for someone skilled at organizing projects, who wants to work with a wonderful team delivering important change in the world.

Full description/submission instructions here.