The Parachute Factory

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Community Art Project- Looking For Stone and Brick That Needs "Fixing" With Legos in New Haven #nhv I would like to start a community art project using old donated Lego bricks to 'fix' broken walls, fence posts, building corners etc. in the spirit of the art of Jan Vormann . I ran a craigslist ad several weeks ago and received a large amount of legos. So How can you help???? I have artists ready...

Help us support an innovative project at Connecticut Mental Health Center! We're sending a group of 7 individuals to the Urban Bush Women (UBW) Summer Leadership Institute in New Orleans, July 20-29, called "Why Are People Poor?", as part of a larger dance residency project in the works at CMHC. Find out more and support us at
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/122994

Send Team New Haven to the UBW Summer Leadership Institute! Please support our community engagement dance residency with Urban Bush Women to help undo racism & health disparities.

The Parachute Factory Gallery is open for Open Studios, Oct 15-16th. Are you interested in sharing your work? Get in touch!

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Studio Jams Free Creative Arts Workshops for young adults ages 18-30, sponsored by ACES, Young Audiences/VSA Arts, and CMHC.

The next Studio Jams event will take place Saturday, April 9, 9:30-2:30, at the Parachute Factory at Erector Square, 319 Peck Street, Building 1, New Haven, CT. The event is free and includes a light breakfast and lunch and all supplies and materials.

For more information, please see the attached registration flyer or contact: A. Darden at ACES, 203.498.6846.

Closed today due to the weather! Stay safe and warm.

The Parachute Factory is closed today due to the winter weather. Enjoy the snow!

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