Alvaro

@alvaro

I'm an immigrant born in Peru and raised from childhood in the United States. Art was always my unique way of finding personal fulfillment and joy, and I enjoyed the labor of creating art as much as the reward of completing a piece. Art helped me understand the world around me, paying attention to minute details and figuring out how to capture them, what media to use, etc. As an immigrant child and later adolescent, my budget was always a significant limit to what I could create, including a scarcity of printer paper of all things, so I learned to find creative (zero-budget) solutions. Eventually, as a sixth-grader at East Haven Academy, my passion for art, as well as the support and kindness from my peers and educators, led to me receiving the CT State Art Award in 2006, a great honor for a little guy. I never pursued art professionally in high school or beyond -- which may surprise many of my past connections -- but I like to think that my passion for creating art has never dwindled, and that the lessons I learned from making art pushed me to greater success in life. For example, when approaching a new composition, especially drawing from real life, one can feel overwhelmed very quickly. Yet, an important lesson that I abstracted from those experiences is that where there is a challenge, artistic or otherwise, one can also make a strategy to address it. In college and beyond, I continued down a science path, studying neuroscience. Always, I've thought of myself as an artist in these fields, a mindset that pushes me to create and improvise, and I think everyone has an artist in themselves.

Pneumaki

@Pneumaki

I have a vision to tell a story via graphic novel/manga as the medium. Looking for interested artists to work with.

Christine Penry

@PaperScapeArtworks

I have been making paper for over 25 years, teaching students of all ages. My love of paper started at a very young age. I started with collage and then ventured into making my own, taking workshops that were offered through out New England.

FNHCB

@alliejacobs

Foundation for the New Haven County Bar

Haley

@HWoodardGraphics

New Haven, CT-based Graphic & Website Designer | SCSU Graduate with a BS in Graphic Design and a minor in Arts Administration | Anti-AI | Commissions are open | Non-profits and charities: Free design work is available. Please email me at HWoodardGraphics@gmail.com for more details. | To view more of my work, check out my website (linked on Culturalyst), HaleyWoodard.com

Soaring On Angels Wings

@soaringonangelswings

A grief support and storytelling initiative creating spaces for healing, connection, and hope for individuals navigating loss.

Soaring on Angels’ Wings™ is a grief support initiative founded by Dr. Tracy J. Dancy, author, speaker, and grief advocate. Inspired by the lives and memories of her daughters, Jasmine and Shanyai, the platform creates safe and compassionate spaces for individuals navigating the journey of loss. Through workshops, community conversations, storytelling, and written works, Soaring on Angels’ Wings™ encourages healing, reflection, and connection. Dr. Dancy leads programs such as Navigating Grief: You Can Live Again, helping participants process grief, honor their loved ones, and rediscover hope. The initiative centers on the belief that grief is a personal journey, but no one has to walk through it alone. By creating opportunities for dialogue, creative expression, and community support, Soaring on Angels’ Wings™ reminds others that healing is possible and that life can still hold purpose and meaning. Signature Message: You Can Live Again.

Barry

@bsvigals

Trained as both an artist and an architect, I wove together these two worlds in founding an architecture+art firm which I led for over 30 years. Most of my major architectural projects included both small and large scale sculpture, as well as two dimensional artwork integrated with the architecture. Since being a Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome in 2009–2010, I’ve had seven exhibitions of my work in Italy most recently in the Fall of 2025. A graduate of Yale College and the Yale School of Architecture, I also studied sculpture at the École National Supérieur des Beaux Arts in Paris. Projects which include major sculptural elements can be found locally at the Beecher School, Albertus Magnus College, University of Connecticut and the Center for Information Technology at Norwalk community college. Artwork also was incorporated in the residential projects for clients such as Garry Trudeau and Jane Pauley as well as Keith and Patti Richards. Collaborative artwork, which was created with the students appear on the façade of the Sandy Hook School in Newtown Connecticut.

Civic Works Department

@CivicWorksDepartment

Let’s know our Neighbors — New Haven.

Let’s make the 21st century the Civic Century. The Civic Works Department is a volunteer-run initiative that aims to bring neighbors together through fun, infrastructure, and action with a focus on New Haven.

Michael Pollack

@Newhavenpizzaclub

Michael Pollack is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and the visionary behind New Haven Pizza Club, with a 20-year career spanning art, film, production, and commercial storytelling. Before launching this groundbreaking cultural movement, Michael built a storied career as a commercial cinematographer and creative director, working with globally recognized brands and agencies across tech, automotive, entertainment, and consumer goods. His deep understanding of visual language, branding, and human connection has made him a sought-after creative force capable of bringing ideas to life from concept to execution across virtually any platform. His ability to seamlessly blend fine art sensibility with commercial functionality has not only defined his career but also shaped the DNA of New Haven Pizza Club. Michael approaches each project with a filmmaker’s eye, a designer’s instinct, and a storyteller’s heart—creating immersive experiences and powerful campaigns that resonate deeply. Through the lens of pizza—a symbol of togetherness, joy, and culture—Michael has transformed a local love into a platform for global connection and impact. From designing large-scale public art, to launching socially-driven product collaborations, to building a growing network of cross-industry partnerships, Michael's work consistently reflects his belief in the power of creativity to build community and drive change.

Westville Arts Fun in New Haven

@WestvilleArtsNH

We create community through Art and Music.

We create community through Art and Music. New Arts and voices come up everyday! We provide a space to let them be heard and flourish.