Bridgeport Innovation Center, #2
955 Connecticut Ave. Bridgeport, CT
203-638-8178
www.bridgeportinnovation.com
Open Studio / Invitational Pop Up Exhibition Space
Saturday, Nov 8, 10am to 4pm
Sunday, Nov 9, 10am to 4pm
Artists of the Bridgeport Innovation Center & Pop Up
The Bridgeport Innovation Center, once the American Chain and Cable Company founded in 1912, has served as a business incubator since the mid 1980’s as well as a continuing artists’ community. It is a “unique location” as it houses 10 separate buildings. This gem is multifaceted as artists, creative businesses and manufacturers, wholesalers, antique dealers and trade professionals, plus more lease and prosper in this amazing complex.
The Bridgeport Innovation Center is back again for the 2025 BPT Art Trail and the “Invitational Pop Up Open Studios.” New and visiting artists as well as established artists’ studios and creative businesses in the complex will be exhibiting their work on the second and third floors in Building #1 and Building #2. Open Studios take place on Saturday Nov 8th 10-4pm and Sunday November 9th 10-4pm. There is plenty of parking in back lot, behind Building 1. Please enter through gate then turn an immediate right to parking lot.
Bridgeport Art Trail 2025 Schedule
Saturday, November 8
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Studios/Invitational Pop Up Exhibition Space
The Bridgeport Innovation Center is back again for the 2025 BPT Art Trail and the “Invitational Pop Up Open Studios.” New and visiting artists as well as established artists’ studios and creative businesses in the complex will be exhibiting their work on the second and third floors in Building #1 and Building #2.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | On display: “People, Places, Stories”
Artists Gerald Moore of Gallery 1212 LLC and Robin Gilmore are hosting a curated event which is multi-cultural, multi-generational and still growing with artists who want to exhibit this year. Featuring works by Larry Morse, Ellen Tresselt, Inna Linov, Lee Walther, Debbie Gilbert Taylor, Alma Faham, Dan Makara, and many more.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Silent Auction to Benefit the Bridgeport Art Trail & Bridgeport Artisan Center
A silent auction will take place on Saturday and Sunday with artwork and prints by Irwin Hasen, donated by Dan Makara (who worked with the cartoonist) with a documentary he made about the artist's life and work. The silent auction ends at 4pm Sunday.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | On display: In Memoriam - Retrospective Works By Vincent S. Filardi
Vincent Salvatore Filardi was a prolific artist who passed away in August 2025. Known in the Fairfield County/tri-state area, Vincent was multi-dimensional in his work as a graphic designer, educator, sculptor and mixed media artist. His Interests and fascination with Native American culture and storytelling were inspired by the book “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.” Many of Vincents’s drawings and installations will be featured in the Bridgeport Artisan Center Gallery. Vincent will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Art by Vincent Filardi
Sunday, November 10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Studios/Invitational Pop Up Exhibition Space
The Bridgeport Innovation Center is back again for the 2025 BPT Art Trail and the “Invitational Pop Up Open Studios.” New and visiting artists as well as established artists’ studios and creative businesses in the complex will be exhibiting their work on the second and third floors in Building #1 and Building #2.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | On display: “People, Places, Stories”
Featuring works by Larry Morse, Ellen Tresselt, Inna Linov, Lee Walther, Debbie Gilbert Taylor, Alma Faham, Dan Makara, and many more.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Silent Auction to Benefit the Bridgeport Art Trail & Bridgeport Artisan Center
A silent auction will take place on Saturday and Sunday with artwork and prints by Irwin Hasen, donated by Dan Makara. The silent auction ends at 4pm Sunday.
Sculpture by John Bright
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | On display: In Memoriam - Retrospective Works By Vincent S. Filardi
Honoring Vincent Salvatore Filardi, a prolific multi-dimensional artist who passed away in August 2025. Vincent will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Spring Bridgeport Art Hop 2025 Events
Saturday, April 5
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Clyde Theopolis McLaughlin - Opening Reception
Saturday, April 19
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open Studios
The artists’ studios and gallery are open on the Second & Third Floor.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Opening Reception for “Transcendence: Nature + Connection”
Artists from Fairfield and New Haven Counties present their works with the theme of Transcendence Nature & Connection. Artists are Liz Pagano, Don Wunderlee, Oi Fortin, Ellen Tresselt, Deborah Held, Hernan Garcia, John Bygott and More. Gallery Hours 12-4 on Weekends and by Appointment on Weekdays.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Potluck Pop Up Listening Party & Birthday Celebration
Join us for some birthday cake, great art on exhibit and great company!
Saturday, April 26
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Community Drum Circle & Film Screening
Led by Craig Norton of Hands Drumming. Join us for viewing the Rhythms of Life Documentary about the wellness of drumming and how rhythm affects the Mind, Body & Spirit.
Saturday, May 17
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Open Studios
The artists’ studios and gallery are open on the Second & Third Floor.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Artist Talk and Reception for Transcendence: Nature + Connection Exhibit
Sunday, May 18
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Potluck & Listening Party
We are returning to our POTLUCK POP UP LISTENING PARTY on MAY 17th. It has been a great opportunity to meet new people share something with the community to feast on, beverage, snacks, desserts, whatever you would like to bring.