Arts & Ideas

Please join us in welcoming our new board members! We're thrilled to have them be a part of the Arts & Ideas team; bringing experience, knowledge, and new perspectives to our organization's growth and success of Great Art & Big Ideas.

There’s still time to apply! Hear from past Arts & Ideas Fellows about their experiences, then take the next step toward your own. Applications for the 2027 Fellowship Program close today, October 19. Learn more and apply at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

"....amazing and impactful....feels less like a class and more like a community..." For Christian, a 2024 Fellow, class felt more like a community; learning something new everyday and feeling a sense of welcome amongst his peers. Apply at ARTIDEA.ORG/application by October 19.

One week left to apply! Know a New Haven high school student who would enjoy exploring the arts and going behind the scenes of the Festival? Send this their way. Applications for our free 2027 Fellowship program close October 19. Learn more at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

Still thinking about the Fellowship? This is a great weekend to apply! Set aside some time to tell us about yourself and your interest in the program. Applications close Monday, October 19th. Get started now at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship.

"The mountains are getting weaker.” 🏔️ Over years of climbing, Lhakpa Sherpa has seen the mountains change. Listen to the full conversation on our podcast, Great Art, Big Ideas: artidea.buzzsprout.com/17574…

Wondering what to expect from our 2027 Fellowship Program? Here’s how the year unfolds, from applying this fall to joining us at the Festival in June! Learn more and apply at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

College credit, hands on experience, new connections, and a closer look at the arts in your own city. The Fellowship gives high school students a chance to try something new and build skills they can take into whatever comes next. Apply by October 19th at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

A few favorite moments from our last Fellowship class. Next year, you could be making memories of your own. If you're a New Haven sophomore, junior, or senior, take a look at the 2027 Fellowship Program and apply by October 19 at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed Everest 11 times, but K2 is the climb she’s proudest of... Reaching the summit, she says, felt like holding a gold medal!🥇 Hear the full conversation on our podcast, Great Art, Big Ideas: artidea.buzzsprout.com/17574…

College credit, hands on experience, new connections, and a closer look at the arts in your own city. The Fellowship gives high school students a chance to try something new and build skills they can take into whatever comes next. Apply by October 19th at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

❗️JOB ALERT: High School Fellowship: Gateway Adjunct Professor (Seasonal Position) The Gateway Community College Adjunct Professor will serve as a key liaison between Gateway Community College (GCC) and the Arts & Ideas Fellowship Program. 📥 Apply at ARTIDEA.ORG/jobs

Not loving your job? Lhakpa Sherpa has a suggestion: spend a week or two on Everest and see how you feel when you get back! We were glad to welcome her to New Haven as our 2026 Visionary Leadership Award honoree. Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=-Tlmgd07…

❗️JOB ALERT: Associate Director of Programs (Full-Time Position) The Associate Director of Programs leads the Programs department, which oversees the June Festival, Neighborhood Festivals, Ideas programming, and education programs. 📥 Apply at ARTIDEA.ORG/jobs

What does being a Fellow actually look like? From classes and field trips to Festival events and time with the people who make them happen, theres plenty to explore. Swipe for a look at the experience, then learn more at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship. Applications close October 19th!

Art brings us together. For Claude, a 2024 Fellow, that sense of community was a reason to be part of Arts & Ideas. Join a community that celebrates creativity, connection, and the people who make the Festival possible! Apply today at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

Applications for our 2027 High School Fellowship Program are OPEN! New Haven sophomores, juniors, and seniors can explore the arts, earn college credit, and go behind the scenes of Arts & Ideas through this free program. Apply September 19-October 19 at ARTIDEA.org/Fellowship

The 2026 Visionary Leadership Award gallery is now live! Relive an inspiring evening honoring Lhakpa Sherpa, celebrating her incredible journey, resilience, and achievements alongside our New Haven community. Visit the full gallery at ARTIDEA.org/photogallery

Tonight’s the night and there still time to grab tickets! 🏔️ Join us this evening as we honor Lhakpa Sherpa with the 16th Annual Visionary Leadership Award and celebrate a life defined by courage, perseverance and breaking barriers. 🎟️ Get your tickets at ARTIDEA.org/VLA2026

We’re writing to share that this Thursday’s screening of Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa at Henry R. Luce Hall, presented with the Yale MacMillan Center, has been postponed. We’ll share a new date as soon as it’s confirmed. Thank you for your continued support.