“The community vibe is also buzzing across town. Erector Square — a group of eight buildings that was once a factory that produced Erector sets and other toys — is filled with 175 studios for artists, designers, musicians and other… Continue reading Erector Square mentioned in NY Times article about New Haven
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Institute Library to Host 2024 New Haven Open Studios Small Works Show!
Max Schmidt and Martha Willette Lewis from the Gallery Upstairs at the Institute Library at 847 chapel St. would like to invite any artist participating in any weekend of New Haven Open Studios to have 1 small work each in… Continue reading Institute Library to Host 2024 New Haven Open Studios Small Works Show!
Artists of the Year: They Spoke Out And Called In
Lucy Gellman of the Arts Paper calls out the Erector Square collective in her list of Artists of the Year. “In 2023, our artists of the year were those who spoke out, who pushed back, who challenged institutions and championed… Continue reading Artists of the Year: They Spoke Out And Called In
A Year of Reckoning in the Arts
The New Haven Independent’s Brian Slattery writes an insightful review of the many changes to the New Haven art scene in 2023, including the revival of Open Studios by the artists of Erector Square. “For many in the New Haven… Continue reading A Year of Reckoning in the Arts
INDEFINITE HISTORIES
JIHYUN LEE AND STEVEN DIGIOVANNI Curated by Noé Jimenez Exhibition Dates: The exhibition runs from November 6 – December 29, 2023 Reception Date: November 16, 2023, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Address: NewAlliance Foundation Art Gallery is located at 20… Continue reading INDEFINITE HISTORIES
Title Shots
“Making art is an act of courage, they say. They also say art needs an audience—which helps explain why making art is an act of courage.” The Daily Nutmeg just published a nice photo essay on Erector Square Open Studios. … Continue reading Title Shots
Open Studios Shines As Artist-Led Effort
Lucy Gellman of the Arts Paper wrote a fantastic piece about Open Studios. “That sense of human connection defined the first ever artist-led City Wide Open Studios at Erector Square, which took over the giant Peck Street complex, as well… Continue reading Open Studios Shines As Artist-Led Effort
Artist-Led Open Studios Take Over Erector Square
Brian Slattery of the New Haven Independent wrote a great article about Open Studios. “The sense of energy, connection, and a little bit of revolution in Rowe’s piece was in the air at the artist-organized City-Wide Open Studios’ Erector Square… Continue reading Artist-Led Open Studios Take Over Erector Square
WPKN Interview about Open Studios
Erector Square Open Studios lead organizer Eric March was interviewed by WPKN host Valerie Richardson (also an Erector Square artist) last week. Click on the link to hear the whole interview…
Blocks & Bridges Show Opens 9/29
Erector Square artist Jihyun Lee will be featured in the “Blocks & Bridges: Worldbuilding in New Haven” exhibition at Creative Arts Workshop. Exhibition created in conjunction with Artspace New Haven. Opening is Saturday, September 30, 4pm – 7:30 pm. Show… Continue reading Blocks & Bridges Show Opens 9/29