Black New Haven Archive: A Collective Memory Project

Led by artist Allison Minto, Black New Haven Archive: A Collective Memory Project supports New Haven families of the Black diaspora in archiving their photographs. Participants learn how to preserve their family’s images and unique history, and are invited to contribute to a collaborative photo book that celebrates Black New Haven life, past to present. This project is organized and presented in partnership with Artspace New Haven, The New Haven Free Public Library, Stetson Branch, and bldg fund.

Allison Minto is a Connecticut based visual artist working in photography. She holds a BA in Journalism from Buffalo State College and an MFA in Photography from the Yale School of Art, where she was awarded the John Ferguson Weir Award. Artspace is a visionary and dynamic non-profit organization championing emerging artists and building new audiences for contemporary art. Their exhibition and commissioning programs encourage experimentation, discovery, and lively civic discourse, while fostering appreciation for the vital role that artists play in improving our community. The Stetson Library is the go-to cultural arts space for programs and events resonating with the predominantly African-American community of Stetson’s service area. Stetson Library will be a cornerstone of the Q House revival. Throughout the year, Stetson partners with local organizations to bring social services to residents.