Reimagining: 45th Annual Arts Awards
Schedule
Sat Jul 11 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
NXTHVN | New Haven, CT
About this Event
45th Annual Arts Awards | July 11th | 5:30-7:30 PM @ NXTHVN.
Tickets are on sale NOW!
The Arts Council of Greater New Haven exists to weave together the creative ecosystem of our region β connecting artists, organizations, and communities across 16 towns and cities so that culture can thrive. On July 11th, we gather to celebrate those who are reimagining what's next.
THIS YEAR'S HONOREES ARE:
Legacy Award - Emalie Mayo
Newt Schenck Lifetime Achievement Award - Marcella Monk Flake
Arts Awards - Charlie Grady, Titus Kaphar, Elm Shakespeare Company, Linda Mickens, and Candyce "Marsh" John
They are disrupting form, building new pathways, and reshaping the cultural landscape itself. You chose these awardees, and now we invite you join us in giving them a party they'll never forget!
This celebration takes place at NXTHVN, surrounded by Glory ; a stunning exhibition honoring Black American domestic life, memory, and identity. We invite you to explore the exhibit during the event and ask: what does it mean to reimagine a creative community, and who makes that possible?
That question is personal for us right now. The Arts Council has faced real financial hardship this year, the kind that tests whether an organization can continue playing its role as the connective tissue of a regional arts ecosystem. This event is a celebration first, but it's also a fundraiser, and your ticket purchase is a direct investment in our ability to keep weaving this community together and reimagining what it can become.
Want to tell an awardee how much you love them? Or place your business front + center for artists and nonprofits across Greater New Haven?
Purchase an ad in our digital program and reach hundreds of event attendees (and thousands of online visitors).
- $250 - full page ad in our digital program book
- $150 - half page ad in our digital program book
- $50 - shoutout the winners in our digital program book
You may purchase ads and shout-outs right here on Eventbrite by clicking "Get Tickets" and scrolling down to the ad-ons section. You may purchase ad-ons without purchasing a ticket to the event.
Want to support the Arts Council's mission of supporting a thriving arts ecosystem?
Sponsorship provides unique perks like additional drink tickets, brand/organizational visibility, and so much more.
Click here to see all of our sponsorship levels. Secure your sponsorship by emailing [email protected].
Covid Policy: Masks are optional. As with other diseases, you are protected best from COVID-19 when you stay up to date with the recommended vaccines, including recommended boosters. If you feel sick or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you prioritize your health and the health of others by staying home.
By buying a ticket and attending the event, you agree and acknowledge the following statements:
Photography and Video Recording: The 43rd Annual Arts Awards will involve photography, video recording, and audio recording by the Arts Council or authorized third parties. By attending the Event, you grant permission for your likeness, image, voice, and actions to be captured, recorded, and used for promotional, marketing, educational, and other related purposes by the Arts Council.
Use of Images and Recordings: Images, photographs, video footage, and audio recordings captured during the Event may be used by the AC in various mediums, including but not limited to websites, social media platforms, newsletters, marketing materials, press releases, and other promotional materials. You understand that these materials may be publicly accessible and used by the AC without further notification or compensation.
Agenda
π: 05:00 PM
Doors Open
π: 05:45 PM
Ceremony Begins
π: 07:30 PM
Celebration Ends
Where is it happening?
NXTHVN, 169 Henry Street, New Haven, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 268.61



















