Category: ArtTrail News

The category for all news about events and media reports about Bridgeport Art Trail.

March 2023 Part 2

Undue Burden / Ukraine in my Heart, Opening Reception - Sat. 3/18 6-8pm, City Lights GalleryInna Linov - Artist of the MonthDowntown Pop-Up, Poetry Performances - Fri, 3/24 7pm, 1021…
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March 2023 Part 1

BPT Creates Saturday Saul Event - Sat., 3/4 9PM, 1042 Broad Street, BridgeportCan We Talk Exhibit - Closes 3/11/2023Under Burden: Privacy,Protection, Politics - Opening Reception Sat., 3/18 6PM, City Lights…
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January 2023 Part 1

The Bridgeport Portrait Project Exhibit Open - Tues Jan 17, 5-7PMBridgeport has a Dream, Klein Memorial Auditorium - Thu, Feb 23The Bridgeport Art Trail Storytelling Exchange 'The Bat' - Thu.…
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Bridgeport Art Trail Special Edition

City wide open studios and celebration - 11/10-11/13'How Did We Get Here?' exhibit - City Lights - 11/10-1/7Crabby Cabaret - Bijou Theatre - 11/13 @8:30pmHaunted House - Downtown Cabaret -…
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June 2022-1

LGBTQ+ PRIDE Flag Raising - 6/13/2022 @10amOUTWork Call for Art!KOALABERATION, AMFAB Artists with Schelfhaudt Gallery- 5/26-6/27/2022Bridgeport Film Fest, The Klein Memorial Auditorium - Coming 7/22 Read more
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May 2022 Part 1

Housatonic Museum of Art Burt Chernow Galleries - Through May 18thCity Lights 18th Anniversary Party a SuccessJane and Cesar’s Way, A Jane’s Walk in Bridgeport - Sat, May 14 @ 11:30 AMBridgeport wins…
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March 2022 – Part 2

Women's History Month Art Exhibit at Read's ArtSpace - Thu. Mar 24th - Thu. Mar 19thOpening Reception & Open Studios at MetroArt Studios - Sun. Mar 27thBridgeport's Music Showcase Exhibit…
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March 2022 – Part 1

Mad Cats at Park City Music Hall on March 11th  "Sunday Morning on the Road" Exhibit at lionheART Gallery opens on March 13th  "Absorption and Reflection" Exhibit at City Lights Gallery…
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February 2022 – Part 1

Black History Month Schedule of Events and Highlights!  "Absorption and Reflection" Exhibit at City Lights Gallery opens February 17th International Pechakucha Day on February 19th "unFramed" Autobiographical Solo Performance on February…
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January 2022 – Part 2

Black History Month Schedule of Events and Highlights!  Adger Cowens Exhibit Opens January 27th Bridgeport This Is Us Concert February 4th Black Story Month at the NEST Arts Gallery "Absorption…
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January 2022 – Part 1

Altered January Schedule and Highlights!  A note from Gary Peterson from the Bijou Theatre "It's Complicated" Exhibit at City Lights Gallery extended until January 20  "Absorption and Reflection" Exhibit at…
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December 2021 – Part 2

Bridgeport Art Trail December Highlights!  Holiday Popup at the Artcade  City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail Provides $100,000 to Artists During the Covid Years Artist Spotlight: Bridgeport Author T. Ashley and her…
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December 2021 – Part 1

Bridgeport Art Trail December Highlights!  Holiday Popup at the Artcade  Pechakucha Night Live at the Bijou Recording Lion HeART Gallery Abstract Impressionist Group Show Artists Talk: "It's Complicated"Exhibit at City…
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November 2021 – Part 2

Bridgeport Art Trail Weekend Highlights!  Music of the Art Trail listings  Pechakucha Night Live at the Bijou "I Am Bridgeport" Portrait Project! The Bijou Theatre Highlights The Dragonfly Poetry Exchange…
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November 2021 – Part 1

Bridgeport Art Trail Weekend Highlights!  "Family Friendly on the Art Trail" listings  Love, Laughs and Lyrics Improv Show at BPT Creates "The Secret World of Honey" at the NEST Arts…
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October 2021 – Part 3

Bridgeport Art Trail Opening and Closing Highlights!  "It's Complicated" Opening Exhibit at City Lights Gallery  "Inheriting the Well" Play Reading at the Bijou Beer Brunch with Art at Berlinetta Brewery…
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October 2021 – Part 2

Bridgeport Art Trail at a Glance!  "Painting My Demons" featuring the art of Eliana Mesa Opening Reception lionheART Opening Reception Info on the upcoming Oddities Bizarre And our October Arts…
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Opportunities for Artists- October 2021

"Creative After Hours" by the Arts Alliance of Stratford Bridgeport Film Fest opens submissions for short films, screenplays, music videos and more! PechaKucha Night Bridgeport- Pitch Your Stories Now! And…
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October 2021 – Part 1

"Painting My Demons" features the art of Eliana Mesa. Rick Reyes solo acoustic performance during the event. Four Bridgeport-based Artists Receive $5000 Artists Respond Grant! Artist Spotlight: Rick Reyes, Musician…
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September 2021 – Part 2

NeoLatinisiimo opens 9/18 at City Lights A Special Thanks to Eve Liptak  Recap of the Bridgeport Art Exhibit in Torrington, Airplanes and Dirt Naps, 20 yrs after 9/11 and surviving…
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September 2021 – Part 1

Bridgeport Art Exhibit in Torrington, Airplanes and Dirt Naps, 20 yrs after 9/11 and surviving Covid NeoLatinismo at City Lights  Bridgeport Art Trail Storytelling Exchange BPT200 - Greater Bridgeport Symphony…
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August 2021 – Part 2

A "Larger than Life" story event for adults 8/29, at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, HMA reopens with Big Bash on 9/2, and more on our arts calendar. Read the issue…
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August 2021 – Part 1

Greater Bridgeport Pride, Bpt, CT Recap and Photos August events at Bijou Theatre CT, Downtown Cabaret Theatre, and The Klein Live storytelling at Pechakucha-Bridgeport - Aug 29 All in our…
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July 2021 – Part 2

The Greater BPT Pride team is making up for lost time. The 10 yr. anniversary celebration was put on hold last year, so instead of a one day annual, there…
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July 2021 – Part 1

Greater BPT Pride Celebration and Outwork Exhibit 7/30+31 ARTcade Vintage and Artisanal Vendors BPT Film Festival Special Interviews and more!  Read the Issue Here
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June 2021- Part 2

BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL/SAVOR CITY BUSKERS activate downtown Bridgeport with FREE live music Monday, June 21 & Saturday, June 26. BPT ART TRAIL ARTISTS, LIVING HISTORY MAKES THE FRONT PAGE. WPKN…
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June 2021 – Part 1

Greater Bridgeport Pride 2021 Outworks Call for Art Storytelling Exchange Jane + Laurayne’s Walk 2021 Mary and Eliza Freeman Mural Unveiling Bridgeport Film Festival and more! READ IT HERE
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May 2021 – Part 1

ARTcade May 23: Art/Design/Vintage/Live Music/Demos Pandemic Art and Here Comes the Sun Exhibits Virtual PechaKucha - Food for Thought, May 19 The Bijou Theatre Greater Connecticut Youth Orchestra at The…
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April 2021 – Part 2

THIS SATURDAY, April 24 - Spring Back Downtown Party Colorblends Spring Garden Earth Day film screening at HMA WPKN Benefit Concert at the Bijou Theatre April events calendar and more…
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April 2021 – Part 1

April 24 - Spring Back Downtown Party Pandemic Art/Here Comes the Sun at City Lights and Ursa Gallery, The ARTcade. WPKN Benefit Concert at the Bijou Theatre April events calendar…
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MARCH 2021 – Part 2

Save the Date: Pandemic Art/Here Comes the Sun at City Lights and the ARTcade - April 24 Divine Knowing Exhibit Women's Month Programming BPT Story Exchange with Nina Lesiga The…
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MARCH 2021- Part 1

The Bridgeport Film Fest Dazzle - A Garden of Glass at the Beardsley Zoo Claude Desir Jr solo exhibit closes March 13 Tell your story with Poetic Soul Arts, Women's…
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FEBRUARY 2021- Part 2

Giving Day 2021 Powered by Fairfield County's Community Foundation BPT Artists in the news International PechaKucha Day Black History Month Programming WPKN gets a new home and more! Read the…
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FEBRUARY 2021 – Part 1

Bridgeport PechaKucha represented at International PechaKucha Day on Feb 20. We feature Rev. Ina Anderson as Artist of the Month.  Plus special Black History Month programs and cultural events. Click…
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JANUARY 2021-PART 2

IN THIS ISSUEBridgeport Story Exchange, Exhibit at City Lights, Ursa Gallery at The Arcade Mall, Rick Reyes plays the Shakespeare Market, PechaKucha goes virtual, and more. Scroll down for details! Click…
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JANUARY 2021-PART 1

IN THIS ISSUEWe welcome 2021 with new exhibits, virtual & socially-distance events, and workshop opportunities to tap into your creative energy this year.Scroll down for details!  Click here to see…
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December 2020 – Part 2

IN THIS ISSUE Good wishes from City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail Feliz Navidad turns 50 Thank You to Bridgeport's US Postal Service and essential workers (News12) Bridgeport Story Exchange "sometimes i…
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December 2020 – Part 1

IN THIS ISSUE Shop local holiday arts guide Artist Feature: Adger Cowans at the Whitney Museum "AFrikan SnowPeople" Installation at the Beardsley Zoo The Writer's Group Play Reading by Bridgeport…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News: Your Bridgeport Art Trail 2020 Guide Part 2

THE FESTIVITIES CONTINUE- 12TH ANNUAL BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL -NOVEMBER 5-15, 2020 10 DAY ARTS CELEBRATION- ONSITE & ONLINE  Check it out here.
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Bridgeport Art Trail News: Your Bridgeport Art Trail 2020 Guide Part 1

LAUNCHING TOMORROW - 12TH ANNUAL BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL -NOVEMBER 5-15, 2020 10 DAY ARTS CELEBRATION- ONSITE & ONLINE  Check it out here. 
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Bridgeport Art Trail News: October Part 3/Special Issue

The 12th annual Bridgeport Art Trail presents a 10-day calendar of onsite and online programs highlighting local talent, creating connections and bringing the arts into people’s homes during Covid-19 from…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News: October Part 2

IN THIS ISSUE: Save the Date, Support, and Sign-Up! 12th Annual Bridgeport Art Trail, Support Bridgeport Artist Stipends with Crowdfunding Match, Arts & Culture Events Calendar. Check it out here.
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Bridgeport Art Trail News: October Part 1

IN THIS ISSUE: Updates on Bridgeport Art Trail Vision 2020, Support Bridgeport Artist Stipends with Crowdfunding Match, Calls for Art,  Arts & Culture Events Calendar. Check out the issue here.
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BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL News – SEPTEMBER 2020, PART 2

In This Issue: Save the Date - BAT 2020 11/5-11/15, Call for Artists and Content - Bridgeport Art Trail Vision 2020, Support Bridgeport Artist Stipends with Crowdfunding Match, Where ART…
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Bridgeport Art Trail – September 2020, Part 1

  IN THIS ISSUE: Honoring Covid19 Heroes on Patriot's Day, "Scream and Shout" Exhibit, Support Bridgeport Artist Stipends with Crowdfunding Match, Save the Date - BAT 2020 11/5-11/15, September Part…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – August 2020, Part 2

IN THIS ISSUE: Save our Stages First Responders Installation, Support the 2020 Bridgeport Art Trail Artist Stipends with Crowdfunding Match, Call for Artists - "Color it In" Public Art Project,…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – August 2020, Part 1

IN THIS ISSUE:  Public art in Bridgeport with Liz Squillace, BAT 2020 plans an adapted online/onsite arts celebration this November, Beardsley Zoo photography exhibit, Save our Stages Act, and your…
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BPT Art Trail News-August 2020, Part 2: Save our Stages First Responders Installation, Support the 2020 Bridgeport Art Trail Artist Stipends with Crowdfunding Match, Call for Artists – “Color it In” Public Art Project, Arts & Culture Events Calendar

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BPT Art Trail News – August 2020, Part 1: Public art in Bridgeport with Liz Squillace, BAT 2020 plans an adapted online/onsite arts celebration this November, Beardsley Zoo photography exhibit, Save our Stages Act, and your arts events calendar.

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BPT Art Trail News – July 2020, Part 2: The Knowlton Walls Mural Park Project, Bridgeport Art Trail discusses Save Our Stages and independent theatres in the community, BAT 2020 plans an adapted online/onsite arts celebration this November, your arts events calendar.

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BPT Art Trail News – July 2020, Pt1: Your guide to OUTwork art exhibit and Greater Bridgeport Pride Celebration – July 16, Bridgeport Pride over 10 Years, a message from OUTwork organizer Ricky Mestre, Bridgeport arts news and events.

In This Issue: Your guide to OUTwork art exhibit and Greater Bridgeport Pride Celebration - July 16, Bridgeport Pride over 10 Years, a message from OUTwork organizer Ricky Mestre, Bridgeport arts news and events. …
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BPT Art Trail News – July 2020, Pt1: Your guide to OUTwork art exhibit and Greater Bridgeport Pride Celebration – July 16, Bridgeport Pride over 10 Years, a message from OUTwork organizer Ricky Mestre, Bridgeport arts news and events.

In This Issue: Your guide to OUTwork art exhibit and Greater Bridgeport Pride Celebration - July 16, Bridgeport Pride over 10 Years, a message from OUTwork organizer Ricky Mestre, Bridgeport arts news and events. …
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Bridgeport Art Trail – June 2020, Part 2

IN THIS ISSUE: Black Lives Matter Mural, Outworks and Pride in Bridgeport, “Rumors of War” and Confederate Memorials Discussed, Meet City Lights Summer Intern Luis Lopez- COA Artists' Workforce Initiative Grant, News…
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BPT Art Trail News- June 2020: In a Special Feature BAT News Explores the Monuments of Richmond Virginia, Make Music Day BPT, Outworks & Pride BPT, Arts Events

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BPT Art Trail News- May 2020, Part 2- A Special Message from BPT Art Trail, Make Music Day June 21, Calls for Art, Virtual Programs, and Reopening Updates!

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BPT Art Trail News-May 2020, Part 1: “We Will Make it Exhibit”, Artist & Gig-Economy Features, Community Calendar Updates, and More!

In this issue we highlight artists and gig-economy workers, provide updates on virtual programs and resources, and explore what the future of the arts during and post Coronavirus/Covid-19 looks like. …
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BPT Art Trail News-April 2020, Part 2: CT Artists Respond Grants, Call for Artists to Create Teaching Videos, Remembering Actor Brian Dennehy, Artists during Covid-19

Check out our latest issue for more information on funding opportunities through CT Office of the Arts, read our special "Artists during Covid-19" interviews, learn about virtual events, & more!…
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BPT Art Trail News-April Part 1: Funding resources for artists impacted by Covid-19, special virtual exhibits and events, Q&A with BPT Musicians, and more!

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BPT Art Trail News – March Part 2: A Special Message, Walking With The Wild Woman Archetype Virtual Exhibit, Online Events, Women Who Create Feature, and More!

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BPT Art Trail News – February 2020 Part 2

February may be the shortest month but it's full of exhibits, live music, theater,  and more! READ OUR FEBRUARY 2020 - PART 2 ISSUE HERE
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BPT Art Trail News – February 2020 – Featured artist Adger Cowans at The Smithsonian and Virginia Museum of Art. Plus, our February special events calendar

READ OUR FEBRUARY 2020 - PART 1 NEWSLETTER HERE
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BPT Art Trail 2019 – You’re Invited! Kickoff Party Thursday 11/7, Downtown Art Crawl 11/8, Open Studios Guide, Closing Party Storytelling Event 11/10

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BPT Art Trail News: Special Art Trail Issue

Downtown Kickoff and Artists’ Party 11/7 and your day-to-day guide! Save the Date: Nov 7th-Nov 10th BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL SPECIAL ISSUE #1
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BPT Art Trail News- October 2019 – Part 1

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BPT Art Trail News- September 2019 – Part 2

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Bridgeport Art Trail New- August 2019 Part 2

VISUAL ART Fiber: An Arts Exhibition Saturday, August 31, 2019 Gallery Hours: 7PM-Midnight  Live installation and exhibit featuring works by Ari Serrano and Elisha Brockenberry. Refreshments provided by Two Roads.…
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BPT Art Trail News – August 2019- Part 1

This August Bridgeport's arts and culture scene stays hot with a public art installation, 9th annual SAMESEX exhibition, disco at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, and storyteller series "Not Your Mama's…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – July 2019 – Part 2

Explore our Bridgeport Pride feature. Plus, special programming July 27th: Bridgeport Arts Festival, Artists Talk, and CL Vintage Sidewalk sale! VIEW OUR SPECIAL FEATUREBRIDGEPORT PRIDE, AN ARTFUL CELEBRATION
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BPT Art Trail News – July 2019 – Part 1

JULY SPECIAL PROGRAMMING Bridgeport is heating up!  Signature events this July include:  Bridgeport Pride, An Artful Celebration and Pride Walk,  Downtown Thursdays Concert Series, Bridgeport Arts Fest! Check out event…
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BPT Art Trail News -June 2019 Part 2

City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail thanks the CT Office of the Arts for their ongoing support and partnership. Make Music is a free celebration of music around the world on June…
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BPT Art Trail News -June 2019 Part 1

The city is heating up this June with artist talks, live music, community programs and more! Plus, mark you summer calendar for special events: Make Music Day June 21, Barnum Festival,…
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BPT Art Trail News – May 2019 – Part 2

Summer is just around the corner and Bridgeport is heating up! May ends with two exhibit openings next week. Plus, live concerts, call for artists/musicians, and exciting community events! Save The DateMake…
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BPT Art Trail News -May 2019 Part 1

May is underway with a full calendar of new art exhibits, spring performances at The Klein and Bijou Theatre, live shows at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, and so much more.Plus,…
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BPT Art Trail News – April 2019 – Part 1

It's a year of milestones for the Bridgeport arts and cultural initiatives!  Following the 10th Annual Bridgeport Art Trail, join us in celebrating City Light's 15th Anniversary. An integral part…
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BPT Art News – March 2019 – Part 2

Spring into the season with a full calendar of arts and cultural events!Visit exhibits on view, hear personal storytelling, see live music and theatre, and join for a powerful evening…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – March 2019 Part 1

Dreaming of spring?We have an exciting calendar to help get you through these last winter weeks. Full art class calendar, new exhibitions including hand-beaded works at City Lights, and NEST Arts Factory…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – February 2019 Part 2

A short month with a busy calendar, February comes to a close with film, lectures, and more. Plus, March into next month with the WPKN Music Mash, Sister Act, PechaKucha Storytelling…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – February 2019 – Part 1

"ART TO GO" BILLBOARD PROJECT: February 2019 - Shanna Melton  VIEW OUR CLASS CALENDAR HERE FEBRUARY 2019 CURRENT EVENTS - PART 1 VISUAL ARTS - NEW EXHIBITS/EVENTS Forgotten Panoramas by…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – January 2019 – Part 2

  "ART TO GO" BILLBOARD PROJECT: January 2019 - New England Ballet Company      JANUARY 2019 FEATURE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION: TAKE AN ART CLASS! VIEW OUR CLASS CALENDAR HERE…
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – January 2019 – Part 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019!  After a successful Bridgeport Art Trail 2019, the city is ringing in the new year with new exhibition openings, live music, film, dance, theatre, and more!…
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Bridgeport Art Trail Revisited 2018

We are grateful for those who together produced, attended and supported Bridgeport Art Trail 2018. Reflect on the event with a special feature issue! READ THE STORY HERE
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Bridgeport Art Trail News – December 2018

Thank you for helping make Bridgeport Art Trail 2018 a success! We couldn't have made it to 10 years without all of the amazing artists, members of the creative community,…
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Bridgeport Art Trail Feature 2018: Downtown Kick-Off Party Nov 8th and your day-by-day highlights

READ OUR FULL ISSUE AND DAY-BY- DAY HIGHLIGHTS GUIDE HERE
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Bridgeport Art Trail Feature 2018: Celebrating 10 years with 10 new venues and events!

The Bridgeport Art Trail is a citywide arts venue open house celebrating its 10th year! Attendees are invited to mingle with creative community and see how industrial and storefront spaces…
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BPT Art Trail News – October 2018 Part 2 -Events

OCTOBER EVENTS 2018 - PART 2 VISUAL ARTS - NEW EXHIBITS/EVENTS Migrant's Alphabet Exhibit City Lights Gallery, Bridgeport On View: 10/4/18 - 10/18/18 DESCRIPTION Curated and produced by Jane Davila Sponsored…
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BPT Art Trail News – October 2018 – Part 1

NEXT MONTH! Bridgeport Art Trail Nov. 8-11, 2018! Celebrate a decade of arts and culture in this city. Stay tuned for announcements on events and developments as we start our countdown…
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