Ely Center of Contemporary Art

Ely Center of Contemporary Art Contemporary Art Center The John Slade Ely House is an English Elizabethan style house built in 1905 by S. G. Taylor. Ely, who came to New Haven in 1897.

It was home to John Slade Ely (1860-1906) and Grace T. From 1897 up until his tragic death in 1906, he held the Theory and Practice of Medicine chair at Yale School of Medicine. Grace, an active community member and supporter of the arts, left the house in Trust as an art center after her death in 1960. The first exhibition opened in April 1961 with works from New Haven Paint & Clay Club. Founded

in 1961, the John Slade Ely House is New Haven's first major arts center curating hosting many regional arts organizations.

We are thrilled to be with for the Business After Hours event this Thursday, August 13th!
08/11/2026

We are thrilled to be with for the Business After Hours event this Thursday, August 13th!

08/08/2026

The last day of our SAP show is on Sunday, August 9th! On view is handmade paper, hand-bound books, collages, and stamps made by this year's students.

Thank you to New Haven Poet Laureate Yexandra Diaz for the poem in this video, "Lift Every Voice".

Come see REFRAMING: Place and Papermaking, our Summer Apprenticeship Program exhibition!

Full poem in written form in bio.

We are thrilled to be partnering with Emily Haight for a Family Yoga Series here at The Ely Center!4-WEEK FAMILY YOGA SE...
07/23/2026

We are thrilled to be partnering with Emily Haight for a Family Yoga Series here at The Ely Center!

4-WEEK FAMILY YOGA SERIES TUESDAYS, 8/11 - 9/1 from 5 - 6 PM

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Open to kids (best suited for ages 5-to 10) & their parents/caregivers.
$150 per family includes all 4 classes.
Yoga mats & all other equipment provided.
Play yoga games, try individual and partner poses, and have lots of family fun!
No experience needed.

Please note that at least 4 families need to sign up for this course to be able to run.
https://www.elycenter.org/store/p/family-yoga-at-the-ely-center

Link in Bio

Emily Haight is a yoga teacher and mom of two who is passionate about making yoga accessible to every person, including children. Using an evidence-based, play-oriented approach, Emily brings a spirited energy to her family yoga workshops, as well as PTO enrichment programs in several New Haven County elementary schools. These classes reflect her vibrant love of yoga and how it can equip children with vital, lifelong self-regulation skills. Emily creates empowering and joyful spaces where kids can explore healthy relationships with themselves, their peers, and their families.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pm��Please join us for the Opening Reception & Ceremony for the 2026 Summer Appre...
07/17/2026

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pm��Please join us for the Opening Reception & Ceremony for the 2026 Summer Apprenticeship!��

For three weeks this July, Lead Artist Kat Wiese (with the support of Assistant Evlyn O’Brien, Board Member Adriana Bergstrom, Yale Summer Experience Intern Michelle Vong, Educator/Historian Ian Dudley and New Haven Poet Laureate Yexandra Diaz) worked with New Haven Public School Teen artists while they researched the Green Book and what safety means to them through paper making, book binding and printmaking.

��On view July 24-August 9, 2026�With a special pop-up at Black Wall Street on August 15 on the New Haven Green�Gallery hours: We, Th, Su 12-5pm or by appointment.��

A Special thank you:�
To the Albers Foundation for donating frames for the student’s work! �
To .mcallister for presenting the certificates of completion to the students!��
wiese

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pmPlease join us for the Opening Reception of Parastoo Ahovan's new solo exhibiti...
07/17/2026

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pm

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Parastoo Ahovan's new solo exhibition!
Parastoo has been an Artist-in-Residence here at the Ely Center for the Spring '26 cohort. We are so pleased to present her work at our gallery at 162 James Street, New Haven, CT.



On view July 19-September 13, 2026
Gallery hours: We, Th, Su 12-5pm or by appointment.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pmPlease join us for the Opening Reception of Keira Curwen's new solo exhibition!...
07/17/2026

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pm

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Keira Curwen's new solo exhibition!
Keira has been an Artist-in-Residence here at the Ely Center for the Spring '26 cohort. We are so pleased to present her work at our gallery at 162 James Street, New Haven, CT.



On view July 19-September 13, 2026
Gallery hours: We, Th, Su 12-5pm or by appointment.

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pmPlease join us for the Opening Reception of Aura Wang's new solo exhibition!Aur...
07/17/2026

Opening Reception: Friday, July 24, 6-9pm

Please join us for the Opening Reception of Aura Wang's new solo exhibition!
Aura has been an Artist-in-Residence here at the Ely Center for the Spring '26 cohort. We are so pleased to present her work at our gallery at 162 James Street, New Haven, CT.



On view July 19-September 13, 2026
Gallery hours: We, Th, Su 12-5pm or by appointment.

07/02/2026

Article on our show ‘Restructuring Realities’ curated by Kit Young
This show is part of our Project Space series, managed by our Curatorial Advisory Committee!
It closes July 5- don’t miss it!

Also we have two closing events inspired by this show: 3-5pm Stop Motion Workshop and 7-9 Audio/Visual Performance!

CALLING New Haven and Greater New Haven Artists!Our application cycle for the Fall '26 Keyhole Workspace Artist-in-Resid...
07/02/2026

CALLING New Haven and Greater New Haven Artists!
Our application cycle for the Fall '26 Keyhole Workspace Artist-in-Residence Program is LIVE!!!!
We are accepting submissions throughout the month of July!
Deadline is July 31, 11:59pm!
The theme is "MEETING THE MOMENT"
Show us your work and ideas that respond to current social, political and cultural conditions!
Have any questions? Email [email protected]
Link in Bio (https://elycenter.org/keyhole-application)

06/28/2026

Come to our FREE stop motion workshop!

All materials will be provided, all you need to do is download the free app “Stop Motion Studio” on your phone to record your stop motion creation.

All ages and experience levels welcome!

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