Housatonic Museum of Art, #10
Bert Chernow Galleries
900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT
203-332-5052
housatonicmuseum.org
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 7pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Closed all state and federal holidays.
The Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA) is home to one of the premier college art collections in the United States. Its collection offers students and the community alike the opportunity to view works that span the history of art from the ancient to the contemporary. Unique to the Housatonic Community College campus, this permanent collection is on continuous display throughout the 300,000 square foot facility, offering a rare opportunity for both art enthusiasts and casual observers to view and interact with the art on a daily basis.
The Museum, founded by Burt Chernow, Professor Emeritus (1933-1997), is dedicated to the presentation, preservation and interpretation of objects of artistic or historic value. The collection provides a basis for exhibitions and educational programs for faculty, students and the public; for research and study by scholars, historians and curators, for special lectures and symposia, and for cultural and educational enrichment of the academic community and public-at-large. Under the direction of Jennifer Reynolds-Kaye, the Museum also presents lectures, programs and changing exhibitions in the Burt Chernow Galleries, and continues to be recognized as a major cultural resource for the Greater Bridgeport area and the region.
Bridgeport Art Trail 2025 Schedule
Thursday, November 6
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Prints & Small Plates: Light Bites at the Housatonic Museum of Art
Meet at the Burt Chernow Galleries, Lafayette Hall, CT State Housatonic.
Free parking until 10pm at the Housatonic Parking Garage (870 Lafayette Blvd.)
Savor light bites while exploring two remarkable shows. Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of the Society of American Graphic Artists showcases an impressive range of hand-pulled prints from artists nationwide, celebrating the SAGA’s rich legacy. Nearby, Poli’s Palace & Majestic Theaters Memories Project brings Bridgeport’s history to life through Jay Misencik and Geralene Valentine’s photographs and recorded stories of the city’s grand theatres. Art, history, and community—all in one evening.
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | On Display: “Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of SAGA”
“Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of the Society of American Graphic Artists” - The Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) celebrates its 110th anniversary by showcasing the diversity and daring of its members’ art making. The 90th annual members exhibition features 160 hand-pulled prints representing a broad range of techniques and subjects, created by SAGA artists from across the country.
.8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | On Display: “Poli’s Palace & Majestic Theaters Memories Project”
Sylvester Poli’s Palace and Majestic theatres both opened in 1922. Long the center of downtown Bridgeport’s social life, the theatres closed in the 1970s. Jay Misencik and Geralene Valentine have been tracing this history beginning in 1991 through documentary photographs and recorded stories. See the photos and listen to some stories of a time past in this display near the Performing Arts Center at CT State Housatonic.
Complementing the photos are audio recordings of stories from people with a past connection to the theatres. Listen to the usherette, the “candy girl”, the last manager, the runner-up in a “best gams” contest, and a woman who had her first date at the Palace Theatre with the boy she would eventually marry. Something to think about, “Why Do Old Places Matter?”
Friday, November 7
Connections: Stories That Bind Us - Short Film Screening
CSCC Housatonic Performing Arts Center
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Artist Meet & Greet
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Film Screening and Talkback
Join the Bridgeport Film Fest at the Connecticut State Community College at Housatonic for an evening celebrating the power of connection through art and film. The night begins with a Filmmaker & Artist Mixer from 5:00 to 6:00pm, with a chance to meet local creatives, network, and share ideas. Immediately following, we’ll present a special screening of short films by local filmmakers built around the theme of connections; exploring how stories, relationships, and shared experiences bring people and communities closer together. Featuring films directed by Jason A. Coombs, Tova Hopemark, Dorian Robinson, Brian Russell, and more!
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | On Display: “Ink and Impressions: 110 Years of SAGA”
The Society of American Graphic Artists (SAGA) celebrates its 110th anniversary by showcasing the diversity and daring of its members’ art making.
.8:30 AM - 7:00 PM | On Display: “Poli’s Palace & Majestic Theaters Memories Project”
See the photos and listen to some stories of a time past in this display near the Performing Arts Center at CT State Housatonic.
