Festival Stories

Thank You To Our Silver Anniversary Gala Supporters!

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas’ Silver Anniversary Gala honoring founders Anne T. Calabresi and Dr. Roslyn Milstein Meyer was a roaring success! The gala was held on Monday, September...

The Minds behind Box City

Every year at the Festival, Box City graces the green, with miniature cities rising from cardboard boxes crafted lovingly by participants of all ages. This year, as the Festival went virtual, so did...

Let's Talk about the Juneteenth Celebrations

As we get closer to the Juneteenth Celebrations I checked in with Hanan Hameen, Doctoral Candidate and Founder of the Artsucation Academy Network and the Annual Juneteenth New Haven Celebration with...

Interview with Paul Bryant Hudson

Allison Hadley, our Volunteer Coordinator interviews local musician and composer Paul Bryant Hudson about his role in the upcoming panel ‘Slavery and the American Story,' and the role of history,...

Artist Response to Stephanie Burt's Advice From the Lights

Interview with New Haven native and artist Bubblicious about her art and contribution to the Virtual Art Gallery - Advice From the Lights: An Artistic Response to the poetry of Stephanie Burt.

Dine with New Haven Hotspot, ZINC

Announcing Our New Executive Director

Upon the unanimous recommendation of the Board of Directors, following an international search process, we are thrilled to announced that Shelley Quiala will be the next Executive Director of the...

Sell Yourself with Story: 3 Tips for Job Hunters

Thinking about changing careers? Seeking a new job? Looking to advance into a leadership position? Cynthia Rojas recommends using storytelling as a tool to showcase your accomplishments and value.

A Perfect Pairing: Brews & BBQ

Award-winning chef and New Haven native Jason Sobocinski moves from the screen of the Cooking Channel's "The Big Cheese" to the Festival's virtual stage for a lesson on beer and BBQ. Jason, a...

New Haven Heroes

As we continue to adapt to social isolation, the Festival strives to maintain hope and positivity. Today, we are recognizing four New Haven Heroes who are going above and beyond to help our community...

New Haven Heroes

In these times of social isolation, we appreciate the “helpers" in society more than ever. New Haven is home to the passionate and the compassionate, and as we look for ways to get through the days...

From Our Couches to Yours: 4 live shows to watch from home this holiday season

If you are a fan of live shows and performance art who is reluctantly saying “I’d rather stay in," here is the official staff list of best live shows that you can stream right to your living room.

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