Sensory Overload Exhibit runs through April 2024
Thursday - Sunday 12:30-6pm
Bridgeport Art Trail Pop Up 84 Main St. New Canaan
Through April 2024, Gallery Hours Thurs-Sun 12:30-6:00 PM
Marking its 20th anniversary, Bridgeport’s legendary CITY LIGHTS GALLERY is bringing its signature project, the Bridgeport Art Trail, to a pop-up gallery at 84 Main Street, New Canaan.
20 Exhibiting Artists for 20 Years:
Carlos Biernnay, Elisha Brockenberry, Vincent Calenzo, Will Corprew, Cris Dam, Steve Gerber, Inna Linov, Looketha, Bob Marty, Dan Makara, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Janice Mauro, Miguel Mendoza, Larry Morse, Yolanda Vasquez Petrocelli, Scott Schuldt, Pierre Sylvain, Rita Valley, Amanda Walker, Joan Wheeler
“Sensory Overload” is a sampler exhibit showcasing some of the most dynamic artwork made by artists of the Bridgeport Art Trail (BAT). The BAT is a city-wide open studio arts celebration, taking place every November. An eclectic and diverse collection of art, made with a variety of materials, represents Greater Bridgeport. Special thanks to lead sponsor Libertas Funding LLC and also to Jack Trifero. Art above by Carlos Biernnay and Pierre Sylvain.
Inna Linov - "I Stand With Ukraine"
Miguel Mendoza - "Isabella"
Pierre Sylvain - "Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Larry Morse - "Abstract 1"
Carlos Biernnay - "Turandot"
Carlos Biernnay - "Chaos" Installation
Art by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
Art by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
Sculpture by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
Thanks to all who participated!
PLEASE SUPPORT CITY LIGHTS/BRIDGEPORT ART TRAIL
City Lights & Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the community through art. Donations by check can be made to City Lights & Company, 130 Elm St, Bridgeport CT 06604 or at BridgeportArtTrail.org/donate
THANK YOU!
Changing art exhibits in the gallery space and in the community present the full spectrum of visual expression from artists of different abilities and levels of training and success, representing relevant content.
Work Opportunities: Programs and promotion provide work opportunities for local artists and creative entrepreneurs and raise awareness of Bridgeport’s creative potential.
The Bridgeport Art Trail is a city-wide open studio arts celebration attracting 7000 attendees from the region, marking 15 years in 2023.
Greater Bridgeport Pride celebration, began by annually producing the first Queer art exhibit in CT, “OUTwork” exhibit marks 14 years in 2024.
Schools Programs that enrich the learning experience for young people, reaching several thousands in the Bridgeport and Fairfield schools.
The Bridgeport Film Fest, City Lights & Company is the fiduciary partner, sponsoring an annual award for a young outstanding filmmaker.
About City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail (CL/BAT):
The hotspot for the arts in Bridgeport since 2004, City Lights maintains a gallery space in downtown Bridgeport bringing together people from different backgrounds for a shared cultural exchange, representing the rich diversity of greater Bridgeport.
The host organization, City Lights & Company, also known as City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail (CL/BAT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, acting as an arts advocate and incubator, serving the community through art, initiating and producing free annual events, supporting public art projects, workshops and performances. It produces the following.
“This project is a cross county social experiment, bringing people of diverse backgrounds together through art. Through this satellite Pop Up space, we are creating a physical presence of Bridgeport arts and culture in downtown New Canaan,” says executive director of City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail, Suzanne Kachmar. Why bring the Bridgeport Art Trail to New Canaan? The goal is to bridge the cross-county divide, to introduce Bridgeport arts and culture to the New Canaan community and provide opportunities for Bridgeport area artists and organizations.
Art and Live Music at 84 Main St new Canaan
See calendar of art and music events, 3/31 to 4/13/24 .