# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Voice Behind the Vision: Representation in Arts - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A dynamic community dialogue exploring representation in literature, media, and food culture.About this EventA dynamic community dialogue exploring representation in literature, media, and food culture, moderated by Shamain McAllister and Jennifer Heikkilä Díaz (JHD). The panel features Alexis Evansfrom Raw Juice Scape, a Black-owned fresh-pressed juicing company; Farmer D, founder of Root Life LLC, empowering Black and Brown communities through urban farming and food justice; Angel Dafhay, Liberian-born entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of Sweets & Sounds Entertainment LLC; Melissa Mathews, actor, model, and artist; Juanita Sunday, curator, producer, Afrofuturist, and designer, creating cultural experiences that honor Black memory and imagination; and Acadian Yale graduate students Yeabsera + Chef Caroline, sharing Cha Cha Butter and A Clear Butter. The Word, a local New Haven youth poetry organization, includes Slam Poet Champions Journey and Christian Herron, contributing to a segment of the conversation focused on literature and representation. Centered on The House on Mango Street, the event fosters dialogue on identity, equity, and storytelling, complemented by a food tasting celebrating culture and community connection. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-haven/the-voice-behind-the-vision-representation-in-arts/100001984642274468 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, food-drinks, theatre, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Haven - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Ives Main Library - **lat**: 41.3091062 - **long**: -72.9246016 - **full address**: Ives Main Library, 133 Elm Street, New Haven, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Voice Behind the Vision: Representation in Arts - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/029c34fc16e3ed859af1b23bf63a8059dbccee4b237940213a9cbea7d3a07f46-rimg-w1180-h700-dc161414-gmir.jpg?v=1775324725 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Voice Behind the Vision: Representation in Arts being held? - **A:** The Voice Behind the Vision: Representation in Arts takes place on Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ives Main Library, 133 Elm Street, New Haven, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Voice Behind the Vision: Representation in Arts? - **A:** The Voice Behind the Vision: Representation in Arts is organized by International Festival of Arts & Ideas. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Voice Behind the Vision: Representation in Arts is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Haven, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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