Opportunities

Apply to be a 2025-26 Law, Environment & Animals Program Student Fellow!
 
The Law, Environment & Animals Program at Yale Law School (law.yale.edu/animals) is inviting applications for its 2025-26 LEAP Student Fellows Program. Applications are due on Monday, September 22. 
 
About LEAP:
Launched in 2019, the Law, Environment & Animals Program (LEAP) at Yale Law School is a multidisciplinary “think-and-do tank” dedicated to developing new strategies to address industrialized animal cruelty and its impacts on the living world, and to drawing attention to the questions of conscience and law raised by humanity’s treatment of animals. To this end, LEAP leads and coordinates a diverse program of activities that serve students and scholars at Yale and that contribute to defining, expanding, and advancing the field of animal law and policy. LEAP’s programming includes academic and experiential courses; legal work on climate change and animal agriculture and other research initiatives; active support for student research projects and publications; and regular lectures, panels, and events. Learn more at our website: law.yale.edu/animals. 
 
About the LEAP Student Fellows Program: 
Each academic year, LEAP selects a group of Student Fellows, including both Yale Law School students and other Yale graduate and professional school students. The goal of the Student Fellows Program is to support the academic and professional goals of Yale students interested in helping animals, to further empower these students to do impactful work while at Yale, and to build a robust and fun community of students and scholars interested in animal law and policy on campus.
 
During the academic year, LEAP Student Fellows receive support from LEAP faculty and staff to work on a project related to animal law, policy, and ethics. The projects can take a myriad of forms, such as academic research (either with LEAP or independently); a policy proposal; submission of comments on proposed regulations; an op-ed or popular press article; or another research or creative project of the Fellow’s choosing. Credit or pay is available for some projects. LEAP Fellows shape and participate in the life of the LEAP program in a variety of ways, including helping to envision, organize, and advertise the events that LEAP hosts during the academic year. LEAP Fellows are asked, at minimum, to work on one project of their own choosing, to attend two LEAP events per semester, and to help spread the word about LEAP events and initiatives on campus. 
 
We welcome applications from all Yale graduate and professional school students. No past experience or expertise in animal law is necessary.
 
To apply, please complete this form with a resume and brief statement of interest by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. If you have questions about the fellowship or application process, please contact LEAP Litigation and Program Fellow Naomi Jennings (naomi.jennings@yale.edu).

YCBA seeks bilingual family programs teacher

The Yale Center for British Art seeks a dynamic, creative, and engaging bilingual family programs teacher to assist bilingual educational programs for our English- and Spanish-speaking visitors. 

The Yale Center for British Art’s (YCBA) permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper spans more than five centuries and is the foundation for a museum uniquely focused on the complex histories, legacies, and shifting contexts of British art. The Education Department designs and facilitates programs and learning experiences for visitors of all ages and abilities including curricular integration opportunities for preK-undergraduate students, tours and in-gallery programs for children, youth, and families, artmaking programs, and access programs for visitors with disabilities.  

The ideal candidate will be passionate about engaging children and families through interactive, inclusive, accessible educational programming.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist YCBA Educators in facilitating interactive gallery experiences and exhibition-related workshops in both English and Spanish. 
• Assist in the creation of bilingual educational materials and resources. 
• Record attendance numbers, distribute and collect surveys, and occasionally take photographic documentation to support program evaluations. 

Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience working with children in an educational setting. 
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with diverse audiences. 
• Availability for evening and weekend work. Must be available to work on key Saturdays, including a Community Day on October 25, 2025. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate work or degree (Bachelor’s) in Art History, Education, Fine Art, Museum Studies, Latin American Studies, or a related fieldinvolving analysis, interpretation, and discussion of visual and material culture. 
• Knowledge of art education best practices and familiarity with museum processes and standards. 
• Hours: It is anticipated that the teacher will work an average of 10 hours per month. 

To Apply: Please ensure to upload your resume, cover letter (in English and Spanish), and contact information for two references to this application. We will begin to review applications on September 11. Apply here >

Student ecology / birding project “Taking Flight” seeks volunteer mentors

Two Yale undergrads, Erica Yu and Karinne Tennenbaum, of Taking Flight—an educational initiative that aims to inspire a new generation of climate leaders through birding—are applying for a Saybrook College Creative Performing Arts (CPA) grant ($500) for a visual arts project called Tetraglass (name tentative).

Birds are unique in that they have tetrachromatic vision, allowing them to see ultraviolet light. Unfortunately, seeing more does not aid them in avoiding windows. The United States Geological Service (USGS) estimates that up to two billion birds are killed annually in window collisions. With Tetraglass, they aim to raise awareness of this issue by designing a tetrahedron-shaped, glass mosaic sculpture that memorializes bird mortalities.

Erica and Karinne are searching for 1-2 enthusiastic graduate student volunteer mentors from the Yale School of Art to advise them in this endeavor. Please reach out to Erica via email (erica.yu@yale.edu) directly and cc Karinne (karinne.tennenbaum@yale.edu) by Sept. 3 with interest!

The Center for Collaborative Arts and Media CCAM Studio Fellowship (2025–2026)

The CCAM Studio Fellowship invites creators to produce an original project based at the Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media (CCAM).
 
CCAM offers each project: 

• funding for project materials,
• meetings with the group of fellows and our team for project mentorship,
• access to the center’s spaces and Equipment Checkout, and
• an opportunity to present their work in the Studio Fellowship Exhibition.

The application is open to everyone. Please note that the fellowship involves regular in-person engagement at CCAM. The call for proposals is now open! Proposals will be due by Sunday, September 21 at 11:59pm.

Full information & link to apply here >>

New Haven Chalk Art Festival!

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 8th New Haven Chalk Art Festival.

Bring the whole family — stroll the Broadway District to view and vote on elaborate chalk art designs by more than 60 talented artists at a new expanded location in the Broadway District that includes an Elm Street closure (between Park and Broadway), The Civil War Monument Park and Broadway Island (56 Broadway). 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 Sneaker Junkies
⊕ 3rd Place: $250 to Hull’s Art Supply & Framing
⊕ Best Amateur/Beginner: $250 Sneaker Junkies

Winners in each People’s Choice Awards category (Teen, Adult and Group) will receive a $100 gift card for 1st Place and $75 gift card for 2nd Place. Winners for Best New Haven Theme, Best Use of Color and Best Photo Rendition will receive $100 each. Everyone who votes will automatically be entered to win one of five $50 gift cards to local restaurants!

Sign up by October 10 to participate!
Full info > | Sign up >

Mural Opportunity!

Town Green District is excited to announce the opening of our 2025 Straight Up Art mural program! Submit past pieces of your artwork in this Request for Qualifications round. If you are selected to move onto the next round, Request for Proposals, you will be asked to create a site-specific proposal for the mural location. 
 
Please check out our website for more information on the program and feel free to reach out with any questions.
 
RFQs are due May 9th at 12pm. Submit here >

Nasty Women Open Call 2025:
Hill Blocks View: Coming Together when Things Fall Apart

This is an uncensored unjuried show, and submission is free and open to all. To participate, complete this form by Thursday, February 27, 2025, indicating how you’d like to participate, and what you’d like to contribute. We’re salivating at the mouth to hear your ideas, so dream big. The exhibition will take place at Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, CT (80 Audubon St.) from March 8-22, 2025. Should you have any questions, email nastywomenct@gmail.com.

Deadline: Thursday, February 27, 2025. Submit here >

The New Haven Chamber Orchestra is seeking new musicians!

The New Haven Chamber Orchestra is seeking new musicians in strings, horn, and percussion for the Orchestra’s 20th season.

The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30PM. Email info@newhavenorchestra.com if you’re interested in joining!

Calling all students to the 2025 Historic New England Summit!

The Summit is New England’s largest gathering of cultural leaders, preservationists, and innovators, convening in New Haven to explore how history, design, and community shape our shared future.

Register today & take the next step on your career path! Historic New England is pleased to offer a student discount to attend the Historic New England Summit on November 13 & 14 in New Haven, CT. Two days of inspiration, ideas, solutions, and connections—all for $50, with breakfast and lunch included.

Learn more and register here >

Public Art Learning Fund: Grant applications open!

NEFA’s Public Art Learning Fund (PALF) is accepting applications. The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants of $500 to $3,000 to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices. Through the Public Art Learning Fund, NEFA intends to foster the continued development of more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout New England. This opportunity is available to artists across New England (VT, NH, ME, MA, CT, RI).

Info Session is NEXT TUESDAY September 30, 2025, from 5-6PM ET. Click this link to register >

Applications are due by October 14, 2025, 11:59 PM ET. For questions contact NEFA at publicart@nefa.org. Full information >

2026-2027 Cullman Center Fellowship
 

The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers is an international fellowship program open to people whose work will benefit directly from access to the collections at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building—including academics, independent scholars, and creative writers (novelists, playwrights, poets). Visual artists at work on a book project are also welcome to apply. The Center appoints 15 Fellows a year for a nine-month term at the Library, from September through May. In addition to working on their own projects, the Fellows engage in an ongoing exchange of ideas within the Center and in public forums throughout the Library.

A Cullman Center Fellow receives the use of an office with a computer, full access to the Library’s physical and electronic resources, and a stipend of $90,000.

Learn more and apply here >

• The Hopper Prize: Offers a series of individual artist grants on a bi-annual basis.

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