The Ely Center (ECOCA) is a non-profit art gallery and community space housed in a funky Elizabethan Mansion in New Haven, CT.https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lkm3r4kmlk2vImpressions & Assemblage with Aluminum & Copper March 23 1-3 Artist Emily Weiskopf will show how to use found tin and copper in conjunction with printmaking processes such as embossments and Chine-collé to create paper and metal assemblages and collages. Come experiment to create 2D or 3D works.17 Mar 2025 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkm3r4kmlk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lk6zeztj422iAnother event this Sunday is a musical performance line up organized by Chanelle Allesandre! 7pm If you like WEIRD MUSIC NIGHT- don't miss this! https://elycenter.org/events-workshops-calendar12 Mar 2025 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6zeztj422ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lk6zcevqe22iDon't miss our upcoming workshop this Sunday, March 16 @1pm: Tin Can Luminaries! lead by Jared Holt. Free workshop but RSVP to aburg@elycenter.org to confirm your spot! https://elycenter.org/events-workshops-calendar12 Mar 2025 16:37 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6zcevqe22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lk6z5iwhnk2iWhat a wonderful Sunday we had with the workshop and opening reception!12 Mar 2025 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6z5iwhnk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3ljlcawgels2aJoin us for another Weird Music Night (catch them here first! before they hit the road to SXSW) Thursday March 6 @7pm! Sounds by: INDIGAUX WORMMOTHER. ANDREI JAY DAVID CAPS CHRIS RUGGIERO Hosted by: PERVERT SAVANT Supported by: Ungrafted Selections & That Sound Game04 Mar 2025 20:24 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljlcawgels2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3ljlc6gkap22aMarch 9, 11am A Hands-On Workshop by Madison Donnelly Limited to 8 participants- to secure your spot email aburg@elycenter.org This workshop explores the process of working with aluminum sheeting to create folded, unique riveted boxes. Stay for the opening reception at 1 pm04 Mar 2025 20:22 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljlc6gkap22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3ljlbzkac722aJoin us Sunday, March 9 for our opening receptions 1-3pm! Tin There, Done That (https://elycenter.org/tin-there-done-that) A Desire Path (elycenter.org/a-desire-path) Stone Screen (elycenter.org/stone-screen) and the process start for Maidan & XX (elycenter.org/maidan-xx)04 Mar 2025 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljlbzkac722ahttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3ljlbto7cas2aHelp us welcome our new artists in residence: Isaac Canady, Cynthia Celone & Jean-Pierre Solis-Sánchez. Their 4 month studio program runs from March-June with an exhibition in July/August. Come out on April 5&6 to meet them and their work for Open Studios! elycenter.org/keyhole04 Mar 2025 20:16 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljlbto7cas2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3liuehandpc2fToday: Art as Resistance! w/ a presentation by Laura Boccadoro of the New Haven Pride Center! Learn history on how art plays a role with activism and make your own fliers. Please note if you plan to bring children that some strong language may be visible in flier material. Free and Open to all23 Feb 2025 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3liuehandpc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3li3haazf7c2iTONIGHT! Don't miss it! Weird Music Night - the night before valentine's day! Wear a costume if you want! If you spot this love monster here it is Merlin, our gallery assistant- so say hi!13 Feb 2025 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3li3haazf7c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lhr6i44dhk2ianother SNOW DAY! ❄️❄️❄️ Well New England Winter is here! Please enjoy the snow and stay safe off the slippery roads! We will see you on Wednesday! Gallery Hours W, Th, Su 12-5 or by appointment- email aburg@elycenter.org to schedule your visit!09 Feb 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhr6i44dhk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lhm5eb445k2whttps://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/ecoca_feb_2025 Wonderful article in the New Haven Independent today! Congratulations to Odette Chavez-Mayo, Scott Carillo Azevedo & Miguel Mendoza!07 Feb 2025 17:38 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhm5eb445k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgyf4kb3ek25Join Artist Odette Chavez-Mayo for a community workshop celebrating revolutionary love & wishes for a better future while making paper stars. The stars will contain letters created during the workshop and will be placed into the Altar that is part of her exhibition "Florenciendo en La Obscuridad."30 Jan 2025 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgyf4kb3ek25https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgyerb54e225Get Ready for The Night Before Valentine’s Day Costume Party! Join us for a night of wild creativity & experimental music at WMN! Celebrate the eve of Valentine’s Day with costumes, art, and performances that will set your heart on fire. Dress Code: Your weirdest & wildest Valentine’s Day costume!30 Jan 2025 20:58 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgyerb54e225https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgt5ia2ejs2aJoin us this Sunday, February 2, 2pm for a conversation between Perla Mabel and Howard el-Yasin on Mabel's exhibition This and other exhibitions are on view through February 23rd. Gallery hours are Wed, Thur, Sun 12-5 or by appointment. Email aburg@elycenter.org to schedule28 Jan 2025 19:04 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgt5ia2ejs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgj4atxxss26Join us this Sunday, January 26, 1-3pm for the opening of our new exhibitions. Images featured here are of the Fall '24 Keyhole Workspace Artists Scott Azevedo, Odette Chavez-Mayo and Miguel Mendoza. "Florenciendo en La Obscuridad" w/ artist talk guided by curator/historian Marissa Del Toro at 2pm.24 Jan 2025 19:15 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgj4atxxss26https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgj3xrqfo226Join us this Sunday, January 26, 1-3pm for the opening of our new exhibitions. Images featured here are of artist Kristi Arnold's solo "Nature is Flawed" curated by John O'Donnell. Exhibition runs through February 23rd. Free and open to all, light refreshments provided.24 Jan 2025 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgj3xrqfo226https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgj3larbxk26Join us this Sunday, January 26, 1-3pm for the opening of our new exhibitions. Images featured here are of artist Perla Mabel's solo "Conuco." Artist talk between Mabel and artist/educator Howard el-Yasin will be held in person on Sunday, February 2, 2pm. Free and open to all.24 Jan 2025 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgj3larbxk26https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgj3gyo7ns26Join us this Sunday, January 26, 1-3pm for the opening of our new exhibitions. Images featured here are of artist Peter Brown's solo "Through a Glass Darkly" curated by David Borawski. Exhibition runs through February 23rd. Free and open to all, light refreshments provided.24 Jan 2025 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgj3gyo7ns26https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgj3ecrbtk26Join us this Sunday, January 26, 1-3pm for the opening of our new exhibitions. Images featured here are of artist Krystyna Printup's solo "Seeing Red" and land acknowledgement in the Entry Project Space. Exhibition runs through February 23rd. Free and open to all, light refreshments provided.24 Jan 2025 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgj3ecrbtk26https://bsky.app/profile/elycenter.bsky.social/post/3lgaxkgmnqd2eECOCA's Open Call goes LIVE January 26th! For all the details go here: elycenter.org/open-call-2025 This year's guest curator is Jared Quinton, a curator, writer and currently the Emily Hall Tremaine Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, CT.21 Jan 2025 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:xec6tpd3ptuoppdrlozyggvt/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgaxkgmnqd2e