Two hours of group art-making, great music, lots of dancing, and time to embody what it means to make a difference by supporting cARTie.
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What to Expect

They say Westville is the bestville. And with cARTie joining the block, we think that it's about to get even bbbbbbeeeeeeeeettttttteeerrr!

​To inaugurate our new HQ inside Westville's Lotta Studio, we're inviting you to a cARTie pARTy.

​For two hours, we'll take you on an adventure to get into your own state of creative flow, surrounded by the vibrant energy of the community. We will weave together group art-making, music, dancing, and more.

​This program is priced low for old friends and new as we continue to grow together.

​About the pARTy

​We want to give you a taste of some of the programming we will offer inside our new HQ at Lotta Studio to complement our busy schedule of school programming and community pop-ups with our art museum bus. This cARTie pARTy will feature group art-making, great music, lots of dancing, and time to embody what it means to make a difference by supporting cARTie.

​Here's how we'll spend time celebrating:

​5PM — Arrive & Explore

​welcome drinks, cARTie cookies, cARTie archive and student-artist exhibition, time to connect

​5:15PM — Sculpt Together

​a playful, guided art-making exercise to build community together

​6PM — Welcoming Ceremony

​a collective moment to celebrate cARTie's new HQ inside Lotta Studio and the spirit of gathering

​6:15PM — Secret DJ Set

​music that moves all those creative bones, special surprises

​6:40PM — Closing Ceremony

​a final reflection and expression of hope and gratitude

How to prepare

  • ​Wear your heART on your sleeve, whatever that means to you
  • ​Come prepared to dance (and make art)
  • ​Have a word or wish for cARTie to share

About cARTie @ Lotta Studio

​Once a month, cARTie takes over the first-floor gallery at Lotta Studio and installs an exhibition of student-artist(s)' work for community engagement. While the exhibition is up, cARTie develops programming for families, children, youth, adolescents, educators, donors, sponsors, artists, and more. If you have an idea for a program you'd like cARTie to organize, reach out.

  • ​Time to explore an exhibition that traces cARTie's past and future
  • ​A playful, guided art-making exercise by cARTie's Co-Founder, Clare Murray
  • ​Curated selection of music to get you dancing
  • ​Collaborative art-making
art museum bus
sensory-rich space
Wheelchair friendly
Friday, July 17, 2026
5:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Lotta Studio
903-911 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT 06515
$20.00
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What I love most about cARTie events is the beautiful energy that is always present and the motivation to learn more and support more.”

— Melissa Alves, Local Artist

Join Us At An Upcoming Event

Events are an opportunity for us to bring our community together—to celebrate, honor, and support our mission.

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Jul 11, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026
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