Orchid Gallery is a new exhibition space showcasing artworks by early-career artists of color who call the Greater New Haven Area home. Orchid Gallery, a division of ConnCORP, was established in 2024 in partnership with the bldg fund to meet the following community needs: to invest in artists as visionary yet economically marginalized creative entrepreneurs; to build accessible, culturally-specific space in Greater New Haven; and to mobilize the power of Black art in cultivating an engaged local arts community.  Orchid Gallery is powered by a spirit of innovation and experimentation and celebrates artists who boldly question and envision creative solutions to the socio-economic issues that disproportionately impact our communities. Orchid Gallery sits on the ground-level of ConnCORP’s Hamden campus located at 496 Newhall Street and shares a floor with Recess Café and Orchid Hall, a large event rental space. Orchid Gallery is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm and by appointment. To book an appointment, please email the@bldg.fund.