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Discover the artists creating culture in Greater New Haven. Use filters to find people to collaborate with, support, or learn from across the local arts community.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Hi, I'm Skyler — a creative, outgoing 9-year-old artist who has had a sketchbook in hand since the age of 3! I work hard every day to grow my craft, expressing myself through character sketches, soft pastels, and abstract acrylics.
My artistic journey started with growing in my family's catering business, and my experience growing up in my mother's home that consistently embraced bold color, different decor themes every few year, and the request that I be the one to decorate the venue for any wedding, the food platters and place settings. After years of working in a public service field and assisting friends and family with home decor projects, I made the commitment to return to college and obtain a degree in Interior Design. Being a constant creator of arts and crafts since a child, attending classes as an adult in ceramics, 2D and 3D Design, and sculpture has been the constant nexus that links how I approach Interior Design and creating my art. When you walk in a space, why does your attention go to that art hanging on the wall ? Why do you want to touch that artifact or piece that sits in the middle of a dining table or credenza. Why is a space peaceful or makes you excited and want to explore. They all connect
Rashell is an art education major currently studying at Southern Connecticut State University. She creates artwork that mixes different styles, from realistic paintings to looser and more abstract pieces. Her work inspired a lot of nature, everyday surroundings, and her own thoughts and emotions.
Shades In Shadow was founded as a rebellion against the deepest void. The all consuming darkness we all fear. A few years ago artist Kristi Grice felt the darkness seeping in and taking over. She didn't realize how much hold the void had on her until it was almost too late. Facing her fears, Kristi decided to dive back into art and use this as a way to speak to others and process deep emotions. She uses images of ghosts and specters connecting the idea of seeing the unseen and bringing life to the whispers in the fog. Kristi strives to create a safe place for all to feel seen, even if that means staring at a ghost right in front of you. Illuminated by magic and candlelight, you'll find yourself hunting for all of the hidden symbolism to weave the stories together.
Amy G. Cohen is an artist based in New Haven, Connecticut. She specializes in drawing, painting, and Jewish folk art. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University.
Ayden Parker, known as The Artist ATP, an inspiring young visual artist whose work reflects strength, resilience, and the power of self-expression. At just 11 years old, Ayden has already hosted two solo art exhibitions, using his creativity to share a deeply personal journey of growth and perseverance. Through bold colors, imaginative concepts, and heartfelt storytelling, Ayden’s art explores themes of mind, body, and spirit. His pieces invite viewers into his world, one that has been shaped by challenges, yet defined by courage and determination. Each artwork serves as a reminder that even in moments when the body may struggle, the spirit can still rise and create. Ayden’s mission is not only to create art but to inspire others especially young people to express themselves, embrace their uniqueness, and find strength in their own stories. His work continues to touch audiences, spark conversations, and bring light to the healing power of art.
Rohanna Ssanyu Delossantos is a Ugandan-American writer, artist, and interdisciplinary-minded educator. She works between history, literature, and visual arts (mixed-media, acrylic). Rohanna holds an MFA in Writing from Albertus Magnus College, as well as degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and George Washington University. Rohanna teaches at New Haven Adult Education, where her courses include Project Museum, a class and community museum run by High School Credit students. Students practice career-readiness skills, build a school-wide archive, and curate an annual exhibition. In 2026, Rohanna published her poetry chapbook, The Marabou Who Crossed the Sea (Small Harbor Publishing), for which she also painted the cover art. Through the busy streets of Kampala, in airmail envelopes, and on big crooked letters, the chapbook finds beauty in a present viewed through bloodshot eyes. The marabou stork and its counterpart, the crane, with its crown of gold sequins and tail of button strings, find solace. To celebrate the book's publication, Rohanna hosts all-age community events combining poetry and collaborative mixed-media art (acrylic, paper, fabric). Rohanna lives in Connecticut with her family.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Hi, I'm Skyler — a creative, outgoing 9-year-old artist who has had a sketchbook in hand since the age of 3! I work hard every day to grow my craft, expressing myself through character sketches, soft pastels, and abstract acrylics.
My artistic journey started with growing in my family's catering business, and my experience growing up in my mother's home that consistently embraced bold color, different decor themes every few year, and the request that I be the one to decorate the venue for any wedding, the food platters and place settings. After years of working in a public service field and assisting friends and family with home decor projects, I made the commitment to return to college and obtain a degree in Interior Design. Being a constant creator of arts and crafts since a child, attending classes as an adult in ceramics, 2D and 3D Design, and sculpture has been the constant nexus that links how I approach Interior Design and creating my art. When you walk in a space, why does your attention go to that art hanging on the wall ? Why do you want to touch that artifact or piece that sits in the middle of a dining table or credenza. Why is a space peaceful or makes you excited and want to explore. They all connect
Rashell is an art education major currently studying at Southern Connecticut State University. She creates artwork that mixes different styles, from realistic paintings to looser and more abstract pieces. Her work inspired a lot of nature, everyday surroundings, and her own thoughts and emotions.
Shades In Shadow was founded as a rebellion against the deepest void. The all consuming darkness we all fear. A few years ago artist Kristi Grice felt the darkness seeping in and taking over. She didn't realize how much hold the void had on her until it was almost too late. Facing her fears, Kristi decided to dive back into art and use this as a way to speak to others and process deep emotions. She uses images of ghosts and specters connecting the idea of seeing the unseen and bringing life to the whispers in the fog. Kristi strives to create a safe place for all to feel seen, even if that means staring at a ghost right in front of you. Illuminated by magic and candlelight, you'll find yourself hunting for all of the hidden symbolism to weave the stories together.
Amy G. Cohen is an artist based in New Haven, Connecticut. She specializes in drawing, painting, and Jewish folk art. She holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University.
Ayden Parker, known as The Artist ATP, an inspiring young visual artist whose work reflects strength, resilience, and the power of self-expression. At just 11 years old, Ayden has already hosted two solo art exhibitions, using his creativity to share a deeply personal journey of growth and perseverance. Through bold colors, imaginative concepts, and heartfelt storytelling, Ayden’s art explores themes of mind, body, and spirit. His pieces invite viewers into his world, one that has been shaped by challenges, yet defined by courage and determination. Each artwork serves as a reminder that even in moments when the body may struggle, the spirit can still rise and create. Ayden’s mission is not only to create art but to inspire others especially young people to express themselves, embrace their uniqueness, and find strength in their own stories. His work continues to touch audiences, spark conversations, and bring light to the healing power of art.
Rohanna Ssanyu Delossantos is a Ugandan-American writer, artist, and interdisciplinary-minded educator. She works between history, literature, and visual arts (mixed-media, acrylic). Rohanna holds an MFA in Writing from Albertus Magnus College, as well as degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and George Washington University. Rohanna teaches at New Haven Adult Education, where her courses include Project Museum, a class and community museum run by High School Credit students. Students practice career-readiness skills, build a school-wide archive, and curate an annual exhibition. In 2026, Rohanna published her poetry chapbook, The Marabou Who Crossed the Sea (Small Harbor Publishing), for which she also painted the cover art. Through the busy streets of Kampala, in airmail envelopes, and on big crooked letters, the chapbook finds beauty in a present viewed through bloodshot eyes. The marabou stork and its counterpart, the crane, with its crown of gold sequins and tail of button strings, find solace. To celebrate the book's publication, Rohanna hosts all-age community events combining poetry and collaborative mixed-media art (acrylic, paper, fabric). Rohanna lives in Connecticut with her family.