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Yale University Art Gallery – David Goldblatt: No Ulterior Motive is a major traveling retrospective exhibition that spans the seven decades of this South African photographer’s career, from the 1950s to the 2010s, demonstration Goldblatt’s commitment to showing the realities of daily life in his country. The exhibition and accompanying publication bring together roughly 150 works by Goldblatt from the collections of the Yale University Art Gallery and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Teen Program – Come check out the Gallery’s teen program on Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Bring your friends, explore the museum’s diverse collection, and make art. Recent sessions have focused on drawing, painting, and photography. Bus passes will be provided. For teens ages 13–19. No registration required; meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby.
Free Cup or Cone with Retail Purchase of $75 or more August 11-24, 2024!
Spend $75 or more at one of the participating retailers at The Shops at Yale and receive a free cup or cone at the New Haven locations of Ashley’s Ice Cream or Arethusa Farm Dairy. Offer valid from August 11 through August 24, 2024. Valid only at Ashley’s Ice Cream, 280 York Street, New Haven, CT or Arethusa Farm Dairy, 1020 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT.
Click here, for participating merchants!
College Night on Broadway
Mingle • Shop • Explore
September 19, 2024 | 4:00pm-8:00pm
College Night is on Thursday, September 19 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm on Broadway Island at 56 Broadway (across from Apple/J.Crew). This is a FREE event for ALL college & university students. You must RSVP to participate. FREE parking is available at the 150 York Street parking garage. (Bring your ticket to the registration table for a validation stamp.)
Check-in begins at 4:00pm and closes at 7:00pm. Valid college or university student I.D. is required.
Free Food
Available to the first 1,200 students with vouchers from registration/check-in, while supplies last!
Gift with Purchase
Spend $50 or more at any retailer at The Shops at Yale during the event for a free cup or cone from Ashley’s Ice Cream.
Shopping Discounts
Up to 25% OFF one-night-only exclusive discounts for retailers! Exclusions may apply on shopping and dining discounts. See store or restaurant associate for details.
Activities & Entertainment
Say cheese for the photo booth with professional photographer at J.Crew and join in on one of the many games and giveaways as well as a strolling magician, a corn-hole challenge, and so much more! DJ Mike Martone 4:00-8:00pm! Spin Campus Customs famous prize wheel and WIN discounts and giveaways!
RSVP today! CLICK HERE!
New Haven Chalk Art Festival
Saturday, October 12, 2024 (rain date Sunday, October 13)
12-4pm at The Shops at Yale
Artist Locations: Broadway Island & Yale University Art Gallery Patio
Artwork Theme: Halloween (family friendly only)
Enjoy a day of music, art and family entertainment in celebration of the local community in the heart of downtown New Haven and Yale University. The Shops at Yale invites all professional and amateur artists, students, and artist groups to participate in the 7th New Haven Chalk Art Festival.
Bring the whole family — stroll the Chapel and Broadway districts to view and vote on elaborate chalk art designs by more than 75 talented artists at 2 locations, enjoy a Family Fun Zone with free chalk, exclusive offers to retailers and restaurants, a raffle and more! This event is free and open to the public, with free parking available at the 150 York Street Garage from 11am-6pm with a validation stamp at The Shops at Yale tent during the event.
Artists compete for bragging rights and gift cards to The Shops at Yale
⊕ 1st Place: $1,000 to Hull’s Art Supply
⊕ 2nd Place: $500 to Urban Outfitters
⊕ 3rd Place: $250 to J.Crew
⊕ Best Amateur/Beginner: $250 Sneaker Junkies
Winners in each People’s Choice Awards category (Teen, Adult and Group) will receive a $100 gift card to J.Crew for 1st Place and $75 gift card to Urban Outfitters for 2nd Place. Winners for Best Halloween Theme, Best Use of Color and Best Photo Rendition will receive $100 each to dwell New Haven. Everyone who votes will automatically be entered to win one of five $50 gift cards to local restaurants!
View Chalk Art at Two Locations
Broadway Island, 56 Broadway across from Apple, J.Crew & Urban Outfitters, and in front of the Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, only one block away!
Entertainment
The New Haven Chalk Art Festival will provide a fun-filled day with entertainment and activities for the whole family! The entertainment will feature:
♥ Roaming Magician
♥ Face Painting
♥ Lunch specials and more!
♥ Family Fun Zone with free chalk for the first 200 children, music and free drawing lessons from a professional artist with The Giggling Pig
Live Music from local musicians from 12:00 – 4:00pm at both artist locations:
- Broadway Island (56 Broadway)
- Outside Yale University Art Gallery (1111 Chapel Street)
