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“What does our hair say about who we are? How do we see ourselves through our hair — and how does the world see us? How ...
06/22/2026

“What does our hair say about who we are? How do we see ourselves through our hair — and how does the world see us? How has Black hair been policed, celebrated, reclaimed, and reimagined?”

These are the questions at the heart of “Hair, Home & Belonging,” an intimate panel conversation moderated by journalist and publicist Stacy Graham-Hunt. The evening brought together hair practitioners, a historian, a celebrated author, and an Academy Award-winning Yale professor for a conversation that is both personal and political.

The event took on additional resonance alongside “RUSUNUNGUKO (liberty/independence/freedom),” the current installation in The Dome by Zimbabwean-born artist Nontsikelelo Mutiti. Featuring site-specific vinyl braids woven throughout the space, the installation created a powerful curatorial dialogue with our panel.

“Hair, Home & Belonging” was co-presented with the International Festival of Arts & Ideas.

Last week, Yale Schwarzman Center hosted the 2026 Annual Meeting of Arts Administrators in Higher Education (AAHE) for s...
06/17/2026

Last week, Yale Schwarzman Center hosted the 2026 Annual Meeting of Arts Administrators in Higher Education (AAHE) for several days of thoughtful collaboration, performance, and dialogue.

The conference served as an important platform for addressing the complex challenges facing the arts in higher education today. Through workshops and discussions, as well as works-in-progress viewings, participants connected with colleagues across different institutions, exchanged ideas, and shared innovative approaches to problem-solving. These conversations reinforced the vital role that the arts play in fostering creativity, belonging, and learning across campuses and communities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the AAHE Executive Committee for their dedication to advancing the arts in higher education, as well as Schwarzman Center co-chairs Jennifer Newman and Nichole L. Knight, whose vision and hard work helped bring this gathering to life. We also thank the attendees, presenters, and staff whose engagement and expertise made the conference an enriching experience for all!

Special shoutout to our community partners who made this conference possible: Beinecke Library, Yale University Art Gallery, Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, Lost in New Haven, NXTHVN, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, New Haven Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism, Yale School of Art, Southern Connecticut State University

Photo: Laura Dragusha ‘27

Congratulations to Christian Ponce, Visitor Services Manager at Yale Schwarzman Center, on completing Yale’s Emerge prog...
06/16/2026

Congratulations to Christian Ponce, Visitor Services Manager at Yale Schwarzman Center, on completing Yale’s Emerge program! Over the past eight months, Christian joined a cohort of Yale staff members selected for their leadership potential and commitment to advancing a strong and collaborative culture of leadership across the university. Through monthly workshops, leadership development sessions, and conversations with senior Yale leaders, participants strengthened their skills while addressing a strategic challenge facing the university.

The Emerge program recognizes individuals whose leadership may not always follow traditional pathways but whose initiative and ability to inspire others demonstrate exceptional promise. Christian’s participation reflects his commitment to thoughtful leadership, innovative problem-solving, and building meaningful connections across the Yale community. Please join us in congratulating Christian on this outstanding accomplishment! 🎉 🎉 🎉

Congratulations to choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons for receiving the Tony Award for Best Choreography for th...
06/08/2026

Congratulations to choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons for receiving the Tony Award for Best Choreography for their work on Cats: The Jellicle Ball in the 2026 Tony Awards.

We welcomed Omari Wiles to our EveryBody Dances series in November 2024, where he shared his expertise in Vogue Femme with Yale and New Haven community members through an open masterclass.

We celebrate this well-deserved recognition and are thrilled to see ballroom culture, community, and artistic excellence honored through this remarkable achievement. Bravo to Omari, Arturo, and the entire Cats: The Jellicle Ball team! 🎉

Photo: Theo Wargo / Getty Images for Tony Awards Production, Helen Teixeira MAR ’26

06/05/2026

Join Valentine Tavenas, our intern from Amity Regional High School, as she takes us along to find her favorite spots at Yale Schwarzman Center!

Interested in visiting this summer? Plan your visit now at schwarzman.yale.edu/plan-your-visit, link in bio 🔗

Summer @ The WellRoss Wightman & Amanda Ekery Duo June 11 | 6PM-10PM Free and open to the public ages 21+Summer @ The We...
06/04/2026

Summer @ The Well
Ross Wightman & Amanda Ekery Duo
June 11 | 6PM-10PM
Free and open to the public ages 21+

Summer @ The Well is back, offering a refreshing social experience at a 21+ pub in the lower level of Yale Schwarzman Center. Each month of summer, The Well becomes the spot to gather with friends and colleagues set to live performances. June features Ross Wightman and Amanda Ekery Duo.

Join Ross Wightman and Amanda Ekery for a night of jazz standards, reimagined pop classics, and original music. Two accomplished musicians, Amanda and Ross have performed everything from creative improvised music and Texas swing to musical theater and new music world premieres. They are currently Residential Fellows at Ezra Stiles College.

Event information and registration link in bio 🔗

06/04/2026

Composer Randy Klein discusses the musical journey behind “Jubilee: A Folk Opera,” sharing how his music and Margaret Walker’s writing come together in this new work performed at the Schwarzman Center on May 28th.

“Jubilee: A Folk Opera” is generously sponsored by Yale ASCEND in partnership with Yale Innovation Summit, Yale Schwarzman Center, and Yale School of Music, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

This concert reading of “Jubilee: A Folk Opera” is a precursor to a June 14 presentation of the work to be hosted by Jackson State University.

06/03/2026

Joan Ross Sorkin shares her inspiration and creative process behind writing the libretto for “Jubilee: A Folk Opera,” a new work adapted from the 1966 novel “Jubilee” by Margaret Walker. A concert reading of “Jubilee: A Folk Opera” was performed at The Dome on May 28th.

“Jubilee: A Folk Opera” is generously sponsored by Yale ASCEND in partnership with Yale Innovation Summit, Yale Schwarzman Center, and Yale School of Music, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

This concert reading of “Jubilee: A Folk Opera” is a precursor to a June 14 presentation of the work to be hosted by Jackson State University.

Last Friday at the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Garden Concert at the Estate, the Shining Light on Truth exhibitions t...
05/22/2026

Last Friday at the New Haven Symphony Orchestra’s Garden Concert at the Estate, the Shining Light on Truth exhibitions team received the Quartet Award for Artistry.

“The Shining Light on Truth exhibitions represent a landmark collaboration spanning two public presentations: Shining Light on Truth: New Haven, Yale & Slavery at the New Haven Museum—presented by the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Yale University Library—and Shining Light on Truth: Black Lives at Yale & in New Haven, installed at the Yale Schwarzman Center. Together, these exhibitions bring long-suppressed histories into public view through archival research, interpretive storytelling, and community-centered design.

For its groundbreaking collaboration, artistic and scholarly excellence, and transformative illumination of Black history in New Haven and at Yale, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra proudly honors the creators of the Shining Light on Truth exhibitions with the Quartet Award for Artistry.”

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