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Join us on the lower level of the Ives Main Library to view an art exhibit showcasing the creative work of New Haven teens!
Young people are often confronted with a particular spatial predicament; too old for playgrounds but not yet able to go to bars or restaurants, young people are left to define their own spaces of belonging. But with the legacy of urban renewal still present in New Haven, what spaces can youth call their own? This exhibit showcases the perspectives of teenagers in New Haven through photography and writing, centered around spaces where they feel either welcome, or unwelcome.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (13-17) | Adults (18+) |
EVENT TYPE: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Education and Lifelong Learning | Civic and Community Engagement |
The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.
2019 Recipient of National Medal for