Bridgeport Art Trail
NOV 2022 PART 1
Full Calendar of Events
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Bridgeport Art Trail Kick Off Party Downtown
Thurs Nov 10, 5:30 - 9:00 PM
Mingle and Meander
1042 Broad Street and 265 Golden Hill St
Exhibits at Read’s Art Space Ground Floor Gallery, the Arcade Mall's Ursa Gallery, Orphan Girl Studio and City Lights Gallery
Art + Live Music
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A feast for the eyes and ears. Enjoy light bites and beverages
Facebook Event
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Ursa Minor
ART + PUNK ROCK
FREE Sat Night Party
Nov 12 7:30 PM – 10 PM |Free
Celebrating Ursa Gallery's
2nd Downtown Location
245 Fairfield Ave
Resurrecting Bridgeport's
Punk/Grunge scene
The bands:
King Sexy (Punk/Grunge/Rock/Psych) and Bad Attitude (Old School/Speed Metal/Punk)
Keep the Bridgeport Art Trail Weekend Alive!
Facebook event
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PechaKucha BAT Closing Storytelling Party
Sun, Nov 13
6:00 PM |Free
Bijou Theate| Free
275 Fairfield Ave
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.This is an in-person storytelling night party.
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METRO ART STUDIOS
Open Studios
Sat & Sun, Nov 12-13 | 10 AM - 5 PM
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Join the artists of Metro Art Studios in the meticulously renovated Crown Corset factory in Bridgeport’s South End. Enjoy art in all mediums, live music, and food from 10 am to 5 pm. A new exhibit, Subject Matter, is on view in Crown Gallery on the first floor and includes work by Sue Benton, Miggs Burroughs, Vince Calenzo, Erica Katz, and Jay Petrow. Find art to add to your collection among the studios, the gallery, the gift shop, and in the annual 10x10 exhibit.
Read more here.
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Reconstructed/Deconstructed Still Lifes
Nest Arts Factory 1720 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport CT
Read full article about the exhibit at the NEST Arts Factory here.
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.
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DEFINE ART EXHIBIT + HYBRID NFT
The Knowlton
Saturday, November 12 | 4:00-9:00pm
305 Knowlton Street
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PRESENTING TALENT FROM
Connecticut, Sydney, Springfield, Seattle,
Los Angeles, Austin, New York and Miami
Exhibit Begins
4:00pm
NFT Panel Discussion
5:00pm
Exhibit | Laser Guided NFT Begins
Cocktails | Small Bites | Live Music
6:00pm - 9:00pm
More info 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 relevant suggested theme that reflects the current zeitgeist and collaborates with those whose projects resonate and create a synergy. Read more about the exhibits and programs that explore the 2022 BAT theme of "getting here and re-invention", recognizing origins and adapting to a new place and conditions.
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How Did We Get Here Exhibit
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 , Inna Linov/Iukraine.
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
See featured artists.
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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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Ursa Gallery
Drawings After Dark
1042 Broad St, Arcade Mall 2nd Floor
Main Gallery Opening Reception
Thursday, Nov 10 from 6-9 PM
Friday & Saturday from 12-8 PM
More info https://www.ursa.gallery/
Submission deadline Oct 29
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Explore URSA's main gallery in the dark by torchlight and discover hundreds of wonderful works hidden within its walls . Watch a video of us behind the scenes on Facebook | | |
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:
Sarah Beirne, Creator of the Crabby Cabaret
This week we are sitting down with the local performer, musical director and event coordinator about what inspired her to create the upcoming live performance and what community means to her!
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Can you provide a brief bio and about yourself and your work as a performer/director?
I got my start back in high school where I attended Regional Center for the Arts High School in Bridgeport and had the opportunity to perform numerous plays and musicals, including one of my favorite roles as Dorothy in "The Wiz". During this time, I also attended an experimental artistic workshop called Original Works. From there I attended Five Towns College on Long Island, NY, majoring in Fine Arts and Vocal Performance.
I've been fortunate to perform locally around Connecticut which lead me to be hired as a musical director for multiple productions including "Songs for A New World" at the Black Box Theatre in Newtown and "Footloose" with the Nine Mile Players in Oxford. Currently, I serve as the Event Coordinator and Volunteer Screener for the Bridgeport Film Fest
What inspires you as a vocalist?
It may sound simple or straightforward, but performing! I love being on stage, the rush and excitement of singing my lungs out and having the audience respond joyously to it is what really motivates me to want to keep this an integral part of my life!
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What inspired this idea for the Crabby Cabaret? And why was the time now to launch it?
I was in a similar project a few years ago, and I had so much fun - it was so different. We were able to connect with the audience in a more carefree and risque way, and I thought to myself, "I would love to bring this kind of project to my own hometown". It was probably my biggest goal when I moved back to Connecticut.
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Why should people come out for the performance on Sunday, November 13? Are there highlights we should look forward to?
People should come because it's a free fun thing to do in our city and it's a chance to experience a live show that's not what you're typically used to seeing. It's taboo, it's campy, it's whimsical, it's a proverbial middle finger to societal norms. It's whatever you want it to be, and it's composed of people from the Greater Bridgeport area.
You will get a little pop, a little rock, a little musical theatre and lots of comedy! We even have a very special surprise guest we are announcing next week. And she is legendary!
In the spirit of the Crabby Cabaret and community theatre, what does “community” mean to you?
I feel that community is the mutual collective support of the city and people around you. It's the awareness that you have to put in what you want to see reflected back. But, it goes both ways. In order for the community to become more enriched, it has to have support from the people that live in it. It's a reciprocal relationship - and that's one of the main reasons I decided to do this project.
Anything else you'd like to share? And where can people find you on social media?
Support support support! Show up! Come see your fellow community members, and the untapped talent that could be possibly waving Hi to you from across the street.
You can find out more info and even request to join the crabby crew of performers on Facebook and Instagram, respectfully, @CrabbyCabCT.
Register for your free Crabby Cabaret tickets here!
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Something Extra Special on the Bridgeport Art Trail
Downtown Public Art Crawl
Friday 11/11/22, 4-7 pm
See new public art.
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Colorful Bridgeport Public Art Crawl
Drop in for the Colorful Bridgeport Open House Happy Hour at the Downtown Special Services District office, 938 Broad Street. Learn about the Color It In Public Art Project and the organization that is facilitating multiple placemaking initiatives for downtown Bridgeport. Celebrate the new works in the downtown district with a guided tour by the Colorful Bridgeport team. After the tour grab a beverage at Berlinetta Brewing at 90 Golden Hill St. Hang out and view the impressive, large scale video projection art performance by Bridgeport artist Dustin DeMilio.
Left: Detail of mural by Octavio Lugo on Middle St recognizes Bridgeport's P.T. Barnum and Tom Thumb.
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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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From oddities, vintage trinkets and ghoulish garments, to handmade goods, you’re bound to find something for everyone on your list, naughty or nice from local vendors in an antique mall setting. Visit Ursa Galleries and Orphan Girl Studio inside the Arcade Mall Facebook event | |
Other Bridgeport Art Trail news... | |
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The Crabby Cabaret
Live Performance
BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL CLOSING PARTY
Sunday, November 13 at 8:30pm | Doors 8:00pm
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Come on down to the Bijou Theatre for the inaugural performance of the Crabby Cabaret on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Featuring an evening of laughs, uncomfortable feelings, and downright sassy fun. Starring, an eclectic group of local vocalists, musicians, poets and storytellers! To add to the fun, we will be announcing a** Surprise Special Guest **!!
Our mission is to promote interest in the arts, and to showcase the untapped resources that are in our artistic community. We hope that our show will inspire someone to pursue their dreams, even if they are small steps to a larger goal of realizing their full potential!
Suggested donation of $10 is appreciated, but not required, all are welcome. We thrive on applause! Full bar and concessions available for purchase. Free street parking is available. More info/tickets available here!
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BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST
"Connecticut Stories: Short Films + Live Filmmaker Q+A"
Sunday, November 13 | Doors 1:00pm | Screenings 1:30pm
The Bijou Theatre
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Join us for an afternoon of short films of various genres created by local Connecticut filmmakers! After the screening the filmmakers will discuss their process and inspirations.
Sign up here for your complimentary tickets!
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SKATEPORT
Saturday, November 12
1:00pm-5:00pm
Skateport is back in Bridgeport with the last pop-up of the year! We are teaming up with Bridgeport Art Trail to debut one of Downtown’s many new murals as part of the Color It In project with InfoBridgeport.
Our skate spot is getting a major upgrade with a design by BPT Creates & their team of local artists & volunteers. Join us for our first skate session on the brand new mural!
DJ Buddha LuvJonz will be back on the scene, bringing the energy! The Recinos Company will be capturing the vibes. Betzy's Latin Flavors will be with us once again, serving up her delicious menu of empanadas.
More information here!
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Downton Cabaret Theatre
So Good – The Neil Diamond Experience
Sat Nov 05 | Various Times
Tickets $48 (+fees)
263 Golden Hill St
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Robert Neary creates a one of a kind, cut above the rest, production. He talks about the songs and tells stories behind them, from Neil’s interviews, quotes, and autobiographical books. He and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Songs like “Cherry Cherry”, “I Am, I Said”, “I’m a Believer”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Coming to America”, “Sweet Caroline” and more.
Born and raised in Long Island, NY, Robert Neary has guest starred in over 50 television shows. He starred in Broadway’s “Smokey Joe’s Café”, and then toured in Elton John’s Broadway hit “Aida”. He understudied the lead role of Sonny in the Broadway smash, “A Bronx Tale, The Musical”.
Tickets
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MORE at the Downton Cabaret Theatre
Absolute Queen
Sat Nov 12 | Various Times
TICKETS: $48 (+fees)
263 Golden Hill St
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Experience the hyper-realistic sights and sounds of what a Queen concert was like in the early 1980s.
With the massive success of the Bohemian Rhapsody film breathing new life and notoriety into Queen’s music, Absolute Queen will perform every song from the film and many more deep cuts and hits as well like Best Friend, Keep Yourself Alive, We Are The Champions, Love Of My Life, Play The Game, Another Ones Bites the Dust and more.
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The Klein Auditorium
910 Fairfield Ave
Sat Nov 5 | 2:30 PM
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The Greater Bridgeport Symphony
Saturday, November 12 | 8 PM
Tickets $32- 65
Ticket Link
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Discounts available for families with children under 19. Phone orders only call Greater Bridgeport Symphony at 203-576-0263 | |
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Free Autumn Themed Paint Session
Thurs Nov 10 | 6 PM
Newfield Branch, Community Room A
755 Central Ave
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Free guided paint session for adults, ages 18 and up. Light refreshments served. Registration is required.
Call (203) 576-7828 to reserve a spot.
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More from the Bridgeport Library
Tellabration - Storytelling for all Ages
Thurs Nov 10 | 6:30 PM
North Branch - Online Program
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Featuring Laconia Therrio, Bina Williams, Michele Jacobson
Contact [email protected] for the virtual link
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Bridgeport Art Trail Storytelling Exchange
Thurs, Nov 3 at 7 - 9 PM
on Zoom | Free
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To recognize the art of storytelling, City Lights Gallery sponsors a once 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. For more information, about the Storytelling Exchange please contact City Lights/Bridgeport Art here
Zoom registration link
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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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A spooktacular afternoon of seasonal delights! Enjoy spooky animal talks and a DJ! Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through. Dress up in your Halloween costume and join the party!
“Boo at the Zoo is a longstanding Zoo tradition that many families look forward to,” said Gregg Dancho, Zoo director. “It’s a fun afternoon of cool critters, and, of course, family memories.
Tickets www.beardsleyzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo.html
Unless you are a Zoo member, Zoo admission tickets must be purchased online prior to your visit.
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"Reflecting Time"
Extended to Sat Nov 12th
Housatonic Museum of Art
900 Lafayette Blvd
https://museum.housatonic.edu
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What else is happening in Bpt Art Scene? Read on... or...
Go to BAT calendar.
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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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Total Mortgage Arena
Kingdom Tour: Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin
Fri Nov 4 | 7:00 PM
Tickets $24-$124
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Featuring Grammy nominated, Billboard Music Award winning, platinum-selling, and genre-bending collective Maverick City Music and 16-time Grammy winning artist, songwriter, producer, and cultural icon Kirk Franklin.
Tickets Here
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Stress Factory: Stand-Up Comedy
167 State Street
Ages 16+
https://bridgeport.stressfactory.com/
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Jeff Ross
Fri Nov 4 - Sat Nov 5 Various Times
Tickets $30
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Pinky Patel
Thurs Nov 10 - Fri Nov Various Times
Tickets $25
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Lisa Marie
Sat Nov 12
2:00 PM
Tickets $35
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Park City Music Hall
2926 Fairfield Ave
Ages 21+
https://parkcitymusichall.com/
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Tom Petty Night
Fri Nov 4
9:00 PM
Tickets $16-19
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Red Matter
Sat Nov 5
9:00 PM
Tickets:$20 - $25
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Tribute to Billy Joel
Sun, Nov 6
8 PM
Tickets: $15 - $20
This show is all ages
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Elements Opening Reception - Show & Sale Friday, November 11 | 6:00-8:00pm
Sterling House Community Center
2283 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615
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Elements Opening Reception - Show & Sale
Dates of show: Friday, November 11 – Friday, December 2, 2022
The dictionary defines ELEMENT as a basic or essential part or aspect of something that cannot be broken down into a simpler form. It could be a basic shape such as circle, square or triangle in a piece of art, that when put together, creates something more complex. In chemistry, it is a group of substances that together make all things. Element can also mean a natural habitat or environment, weather or the one of the 4 elements of water, earth, air and fire, that constitute the universe.
For this show, we asked artists to submit entries inspired by their interpretation of Elements.
Light refreshments served.
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WORKSHOPS + OPPORTUNITIES
FOR ARTISTS
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Metro Art Studios' 10x10 Exhibit
Enter the annual Metro Art Studios fundraising exhibit. The exhibit debuts on Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13, 2022, during the Bridgeport Art Trail and continues through December 9, 2022. The proceeds from this exhibit supports Metro programming, events, and our current “wish list” for the building.
- All work must be 10" x 10" and no more than 2" deep
- All work is priced at $100, with 50% going to the artist
- Enter up to 3 pieces
- Any media accepted
- All work must be finished and ready to hang
- Work must be original (no reproductions)
- Age 18 and up
- No entry fee
- Drop off work at Metro Art Studios on Saturday, November 5 from 12-4 pm
- Pick up unsold work on Saturday, December 10 from 12-4 pm
Metro reserves the right to reject any work for quality or size issues. Entry form and more details on the Metro website here: https://www.metroartstudios.com/10x10-exhibit
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BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST
Early-Bird Submissions now open!
www.BridgeportFilmFest.org
for more info!
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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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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
Long Pose Figure Study on Zoom
Wednesday, November 9 | 5:45pm-9:00pm
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Long Pose Figure Study On Zoom
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
This will be a digital session. Register below.
Sessions will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month
Time:
5:45 – 9:00 PM, Eastern Time
2:45 – 6:00 PM, Pacific Time
If you live between the 2 (North America) coasts or outside of the USA, be sure to adjust for your time difference.
Cost*:
Arts Alliance of Stratford members: $8.00
Non-members: $13.00
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.
More Info Here!
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