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  • LOOK BOOK

    The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

    Look Book: A visual celebration of Woman's Herstory month exploring how we express ourselves through Fashion and Adornment.

  • De-Circulated: An Interpretation of Banned Books, Art by Karen Duncan Pape

    The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

    De-Circulated: An Interpretation of Banned Books, Art by Karen Duncan Pape | Featuring Posters by Jeanne Criscola and favorite banned books from the Library and our Community.

  • Glorious Index Opening Reception

    The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

    Opening Reception for Glorious Index: New Haven Fall Open Studios, 2024

  • The Gallery presents: BANNED! with Madame Thalia

    The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

    A longtime dream becomes a reality when the Institute Library becomes a speakeasy for one night with entertainment provided by MADAME THALIA and her vaudeville troupe.

  • Sisters! Visualizing Solidarity and Resistance

    The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

    A timely exhibit of vintage posters and art from Nicaragua, recent locally-made items addressing the climate crisis, social justice and so much more from the NHLSCP’s remarkable archive.

  • Gallery Opening • Sisters! Visualizing Solidarity and Resistance

    The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States

    A timely exhibit of vintage posters and art from Nicaragua, recent locally-made items addressing the climate crisis, social justice and so much more from the NHLSCP’s remarkable archive.

  • Fantasy Garden Collage Workshop, Part II: led by Kristin Cassidy and Maxim Schmidt

    Come let your imagination do what it will: create your own fantasy garden at the Institute Library. Artists Maxim Schmidt and Kristin Cassidy will supply you with materials to plant your own mental garden with paper and whatever bits and bobs you are inspired to bring with you. Paper and scissors provided. All ages welcome! Please RSVP at link provided.

  • Green Spaces in the Tapestry of New Haven’s Neighborhoods: A Panel Discussion with Peggy Bloomer

    The Institute LIbrary 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

    Peggy Bloomer, Assistant Professor of Art & Design at Central Connecticut State University, will host a multimedia presentation and discussion with guest speakers. Join us for a captivating community conversation … Continue reading Green Spaces in the Tapestry of New Haven’s Neighborhoods: A Panel Discussion with Peggy Bloomer →

  • Sacred Forest: An art exhibit considering our connections with nature

    The Institute LIbrary 847 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

    Sacred Forest is curated by Martha Willette Lewis and is co-produced by The Gallery Upstairs at The Institute Library and Trinity on the Green, as part of the 2025 Arts & Ideas Festival. In this evening’s panel discussion, Prof. Bloomer (CCSU), will engage in dialogue with curators Martha Lewis and Maxim Schmidt on the subject of Connecticut’s forests — their significance in our state’s history and culture, and issues of stewardship now and in the future.