Bridgeport Art Trail Special Edition
"How Did We Get Here"
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BAT 2022 Theme:
How Did We Get Here?
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A big aspect of an art trail is about "the getting there". The extraordinary jumble of paradigm changing current events, combined with an annual event that marks another year in the art community, found us asking this question. "How Did We Get Here? "
Every year the BAT team decides on a suggested theme that reflects the current zeitgeist and collaborates with those whose projects resonate and create a synergy.
Four Bridgeport Art Trail exhibits, a storytelling event and a public art walk, focus on the theme, "getting there and re-invention", recognizing origins and adapting to a new place and conditions.
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How Did We Get Here
City Lights Gallery, 265 Golden Hill St
11/10/22 - 1/7/23
Photography, Video, Installation
Collaborators Yolanda Petrocelli and Dariusz Kanarek present their photographic portraits of creatives and individuals who migrated to the USA. Among the 10+ featured are Bridgeport Art Trail artists Radu Gheorghe/Romania, Rafiq Kathwari/Kashmir, Ulla Surland/Denmark, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo/ Antigua, Desmond Nature? Cameroon, Carlos B Biernnay/Chile, Ana Ruiz/Spain.
This project is sponsored by a CT Office of the Arts - Artists Respond Grant, and City Lights Gallery. Left photo by Dariusz Kanarek of artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
Visit CityLightsGallery.org
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Collaborators of the exhibit, "How Did We Get Here" Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli and Dariusz Kanarek are sought after photographers, with long artistic careers. Their personal migration experiences to the USA, inform their art, perspective and interviews. Yolanda is Mexican American and Dariusz id Polish American. | |
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Exhibit and Auction of Art by Child Refugees
Schelfhaudt Gallery, Paier College
Thursday, November 10; 4 pm,
Friday, November 11
Paier College of Art, the CT Institute for Refugees and Immigrants with grant support from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation present the work of child refugees. Auction funds will go directly to the children’s families.
The art shown in this exhibition was created by child refugees who participated in an arts program facilitated by Paier art instructors.
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Departures & Arrivals: Bridgeport and the Great Migration Exhibit
Mary & Eliza Freeman Ctr 1135 Main St Bridgeport
Thursday, November 10; 5 pm to 9 pm / Friday, November 11; 5 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, November 12; 1 pm to 9 pm / Sunday, November 13; 1 pm to 6 pm
In partnership with the Westport Museum for History and Culture. Considered among the largest movements of people in human history, “The Great Migration” took place between 1910 and 1970 when African Americans from the South moved to the Northern, Mid-Western and Western states, seeking liberty, personal security, and opportunity. This new exhibit features the photos, family memorabilia and personal stories of Black Bridgeporters who came to the city from the American South, adding to the cultural and economic diversity of the city.
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Reconstructed/Deconstructed Still Lifes
Nest Arts Factory 1720 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport CT
Saturday, November 12; 11 am to 5 pm / Sunday, November 13; 11 am to 5 pm
Exhibit Reception, Sat, 11/12, 4-6 pm,
Sun 11/13/22 11:30-1, Mimosa and Music Reception and Artists’ Walk and Talk
Art will be on view throughout the artists’ studio building along with this exhibit featuring NEST Arts Factory artists Ellie Mesa, Strive Glass, Stella Whittle, and invited artists Maralyn Adlin, Larry Morse, Miranda Updike showing paintings and 3D art, whimsical pottery, glass and upcycled furniture, curated by NEST artist and City Lights Gallery director Suzanne Kachmar.
This exhibit dusts off an old concept of stil-lifes, through a conglomeration of creations, on and off the canvas, presenting representational works that are abstracted, imaginary, kinetic and breathe with process, exploring materials, marks, shapes and scrapes, line, form, color and fantasy.
Historically in painting the glorification of the object could represent religious and philosophical concepts, joys of domestic life, wealth and status. For some, art based on still-lifes may seem trite. But for the art student and the many artists who explore painting and the principles of design, still lifes are the building blocks for new visual ideas and ways to work. This exhibit dusts off an old concept of still-lifes, on and off the canvas, presenting representational works that are abstracted, imaginary, kinetic and breathe with process, exploring materials, marks, shapes and scrapes, line, form, color and fantasy. There is an immediate energy to these works, although complete and well executed, they have a sense that the artist just stepped away and may return to keep working. Representational paintings that abandon logic, toy with realistic rendering in the exchange for the passion of painting. The viewer is present, experiencing the physical application of paint, sensing the artist’s thoughts, process and feelings. “It’s like a musician riffing on a classic Jazz standard, translating the beautiful arrangement of notes with the artist’s specific character,” says curator Suzanne Kachmar. “As a painter I find it cathartic to make still lifes with objects that signify a feeling or current event.”
Continuing the playful exploration of the still-life concept, Kachmar includes actual still-life objects, the fantastic pottery by Ellie Mesa, mini abstract sculpture/maquettes that painter Larry Morse builds for the visual reference of his large abstracted still life creations and the fantastical manipulation of stretched and twisted glass bottles by Strive-Glass.
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PechaKucha BAT Closing Storytelling Party
Theme is “Journey”
A PechaKucha is a succinct presentation to bring creative minds together for a night of inspiration, networking, and fun. Each presenter speaks from 20 images which advance automatically every 20 seconds.
Our next PechaKucha in-person storytelling night is on Sun, Nov 13 th at 6:00 PM at the Bijou Theatre.
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Other Bridgeport Art Trail news... | |
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"Reflecting Time"
Through Sat Oct 22
Housatonic Museum of Art
900 Lafayette Blvd
https://museum.housatonic.edu
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Housatonic Museum of Art Appoints a New Director, Jennifer-Kaye Renolds
“Academic art museums are my passion. Making the collection accessible online, and creating opportunities for students and the community to connect with the museum on a deep level are top priorities
Read more
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Downton Cabaret Theatre
RENT
Weekends through Sun Oct 16
DCT's First full Broadway production since 2020!
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Listen to the RENT ensemble! This is a must, see Support the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, enriching Bridgeport with musical theater for over 40 yrs. Please ensure their show must go on. | |
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RENT
Set in the East Village of New York City, Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rent has become a pop cultural phenomenon. with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages.
More info
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Downton Cabaret Theatre
Haunted House
Fri Oct 21 - Sun Oct 30 |Various Times
Tickets $15
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A classic walk-through haunted house with surprises and fun at every turn! Scares including clowns, spiders, skeletons, and a haunted graveyard, these 11 haunted chambers are sure to make you scream. Recommended for ages 5+.
More info
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The Klein Auditorium
910 Fairfield Ave
Free
33rd Vincent Vizzo Columbus Day Concerts
The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
Sun Oct 9/Mon Oct 10 | 6:45 PM
Tickets Required
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The event theme is "Reunion: Bringing the community back together through music". The band performs jazz, patriotic, marches, contemporary pop, funk, and brass band pieces. Please consider bringing a donation of non-perishable food items. Sponsored and presented by the Council of Italian American Societies of Greater Bridgeport. Four tickets per person. More Info.
Ticket pick-up locations
Bridgeport: The Crown Cafe 2200 Madison Ave, The Klein Memorial, 910 Fairfield Ave, Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans, 60 Brewster St.
Stratford: VFW Post 9460, 100 Veterans Blvd.
Shelton: Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16, 295 Old Bridgeport Ave.
Milford: Legion Post 196, 25 Merwin Ave.
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Also at the Klein Auditorium
The Mechanics of Breathing Coordination
Film, Lecture & Workshop
Sat Oct 15 |11 AM - 3PM
Tickets $40- $80
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The CT debut of the documentary film featuring the work of Swiss voice teacher and breathing expert, Robin deHaas. Following the film, Robin lectures and will demonstrate the principles of Breathing Coordination with ten volunteer subjects.
Breathing Coordination is the trademarked name of techniques discovered by Carl Stough during his research working with emphysema patients at St. Alban’s and West Haven Veterans Hospitals from 1959-66. Tickets
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Fall Paint: Watercolor Technique
Thurs Oct 20
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Bridgeport Public Library, North Branch
3455 Madison AveBroad Street
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Please come and enjoy our Fall paint: Watercolor Technique with Veronica Arias, an artist from Costa Rica . Class size is limited | |
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Glow Wild Lantern Festival
Beardsley Zoo
Through Sun Nov 27
Every Thurs - Sun
5:30 - 9:30 PM
1875 Noble Ave
Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world. This amazing festival culminates the Zoo’s 100th birthday celebrstions. The festival will showcase more than 35 large-scale illuminated displays, featuring hundreds of beautiful individual and interactive lanterns Buy Tickets
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What else is happening in Bpt Art Scene? Read on... or...
Go to BAT calendar.
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The Barnum Museum
820 Main St
Walking Tour of Historic Bridgeport
Fri, Oct 21| 6:30 PM
Tickets $5 - $15
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Paranormal author & lecturer Michael Bielawa leads a lantern stroll of historic downtown Bridgeport to visit scenes of suspected hauntings, Victorian era murders, “Men In Black” sightings & other unexplained phenomena. This wide variety of mysteries is centrally located within easy walking distance of the Barnum Museum.
Not recommended for children under 12 years. Masks are mandatory for all participants during the indoor pre- and post-stroll discussions inside the museum. Masks are optional during the outdoor walk. Pre-Registration required. Space is limited to 20 guests. More info
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City Lights Vintage
Create your own style, find that unique gift.
265 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport CT (by the painted stairs)
Shop hrs: Th-Sat 12-5 pm, or by appointment
Contact City Lights Vintage here
Shop online on Etsy
Follow @citylightsvintage on Facebook/Instagram
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BIJOU THEATRE
275 Fairfield Ave
Live Music & Film: In-Person & Streaming
Bijoutheatrect.net
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Sound of Fashion Week Connecticut
ARCADE MALL
Sat, Oct 22 | 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Ticket Link
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WORKSHOPS + OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ARTISTS
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Bridgeport Art Trail
Storytelling Exchange
Thursday, Oct 6 at 7 PM
To recognize the art of storytelling, City Lights Gallery sponsors a monthly story gathering for adults on Zoom.
The emphasis is personal stories to share the human experience. Participants with fictional or historical stories are welcome too! We encourage professional tellers, amateurs, and listeners to join us. During the exchange, participants share a story, a part of a story, a story idea, or attend just to listen.
Test out a piece, receive help developing it if you wish, and listen to the stories of others. Discover what makes a story compelling.
Zoom Registration Link here.
For more information, about the Storytelling Exchange please contact City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail [email protected]
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The Studio at Bridgeport
Free Arts Program
Thru October 18
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The Bridgeport Film Fest is gearing up for our third year with submissions opening on Thursday, September 15! We are accepting short films, music videos, documentaries and more 25 minutes and under. As well as short screenplays 20 pages and under!
Check out www.BridgeportFilmFest.org for more info!
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Figure Drawing
the First 2 Tuesdays of the Month
at the NEST Arts Factory
1720 Fairfield Ave Bpt, CT
RSVP [email protected]
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Figure Drawing
Open Sketch
at the NEST Arts Factory
On the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month. Bring your own drawing materials. $15 model fee.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
This is an open sketch studio workshop moderated by Ellie Mesa, sponsored by City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail.
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Stratford Arts Alliance
In-Person Figure Drawing
Tuesday, October 18 | 6:30pm-9:30pm
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In-Person Figure Drawing
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
6:30PM – 9:30 PM
Cost:
Arts Alliance of Stratford members: $15.00
Non-members: $20.00
Register here: https://artsallianceofstratford.org/event/in-person-figure-drawing/?instance_id=463
Join us for an extended pose with a professional figure model. Artists can focus more deeply on the finer details of the figure and explore light and shadow.
The first 20-minute block begin with the model taking four 5-minute poses to get everyone warmed up. The remainder of the session will be a single pose. The moderator will set the pose, but suggestions from the artists are welcome.
More Info Here!
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