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Dear Friends of the Ely Center of Contemporary Art,

January is a time for laying the foundations, literally and figuratively, for ECOCA’s next chapter. We are constructing gallery walls, preparing studios, and on February 1st, we will reopen with our Fall ’25 Keyhole Artists in Residence Exhibition, featuring the work of Diana Abouchacra, Lauren Flaaen and Dario Mohr. This will be a powerful show that reflects the creativity and diversity at the heart of our mission.

As we navigate this crucial transition, your support has never been more important. In the year ahead, your generosity will allow us to:

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ECOCA has always been defined by its people, your creativity, your curiosity, your belief in what art can do for a city. As we enter this next era, we invite you to help ensure it is one of possibility, equity, and continued artistic excellence.

Please consider making a year-end gift today. Your generosity will carry ECOCA into its new home and support the artists and programs that shape our community.

With warmth and gratitude,

The Ely Center of Contemporary Art

M I S S I O N

The Ely Center of Contemporary Art’s mission is to present contemporary art exhibitions and events—challenging, conceptual, and provocative—that are inclusive, diverse and promote dialogue around global and community issues. Our work reaffirms Grace Ely’s testamentary wishes for an art center where artists, arts organizations, and the public assemble, exchange, learn, and engage through exhibitions, performances, and emerging contemporary practice

ECOCA receives support from the City of New Haven, Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, Connecticut Office of the Arts, Connecticut Humanities, New Alliance Foundation, Wells Fargo, Yale University, and Friends of the John Slade Ely House of Contemporary Art.