Located in New Haven’s Audubon Arts District, ACES ECA is a public, half-time, magnet high school. Experience the transformative power of the arts at ECA.
Located in the heart of New Haven’s Audubon Arts District, ACES Educational Center for the Arts (ECA) is a public, half-time, magnet high school for the 25 school districts in south-central Connecticut and beyond. Through intensive study of music, dance, theater, writing and visual arts, ECA students learn side by side with peers and practicing artists as they discover their creative potential. At
06/06/2026
What a joy it was to see ECA students Jorge and Olivia shine in Sleeping Beauty with Shoreline Ballet! These students amaze me with not only what they do in school but outside of school! Jorge is in our Dance Dept. and Olivia is in our Visual Arts Dept. I am beyond proud of them!
Congratulations on a beautiful performance!
06/03/2026
Such an awesome day today at ECA with Renee DiNino , from WFSB eyewitness news channel 3 doing a little documentary on how important Heidi, our service dog, is to our ECA community. 🐶🐾🦴❤️
06/01/2026
Don't miss your chance to experience some truly incredible upcoming performances at ECA showcasing the creativity, dedication, and artistry of our students.
These events are sure to inspire and entertain!
🎟️ Get your tickets today on our LUDUS platform:
https://aceseca.ludus.com/index.php
Come support our amazing student artists and celebrate the incredible work they have been creating all year long. We can't wait to see you in the audience!
05/25/2026
05/21/2026
Step into the future with ECA Theatre’s original student-created production...
AUTOMATOWN! The Musical
Please use the QR code to purchase your tickets now. Get them while you can!
📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026 — 6:30 PM
📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 — 6:30 PM
05/16/2026
Last night was ECA’s Jr./Sr. Prom and somehow… the Arts Hall was completely transformed into an Enchanted Forest! ✨🌿
With an incredible team behind the scenes, we truly nailed it. Our students looked absolutely amazing, the food was delicious (because who doesn’t love Haven Hot Chicken, sushi, and incredible desserts?!), and the music was completely on point all night long.
What a special night!
Next up… graduation 🥹🎓
05/15/2026
A big shout out from ECA to Delenga at Nolo for treating the cast of Love & Information to pizza Thursday night before their evening show. Thank you!
05/10/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and caregivers in the ECA community. Thank you for the love, support, and encouragement you give our students each and every day. Wishing you a beautiful day filled with love and appreciation. 🌸
05/08/2026
Huge congratulations to Caleb Somerville, junior in ECA’s Visual Arts Department, on this incredible national honor! 🎨🇺🇸
Caleb’s artwork has been selected by Congressman Jim Himes and a panel of professional artists to represent Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. His painting will be displayed in the United States Capitol for an entire year! Such an extraordinary accomplishment and recognition of his artistic talent and voice.
Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has celebrated and encouraged young artists from across the nation, with winning works exhibited in Washington, D.C.
We are so proud of Caleb and grateful to see ECA student artistry recognized on such a prestigious stage. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!
Yesterday, they performed for you. Today, they have something to say.
$14,306 raised for ECA's first-ever Graduating Senior Fund, field trips, prom, and the programs that make ECA what it is. THANK YOU to every donor, every person who shared, and everyone who tuned in to the Art-a-Thon.
Donations are still open through Sunday, May 11 at 8 a.m. at thegreatgive.org/organizations/pace-eca.
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