OUTwork explores issues of gender, LGBTQ life, love and relationships, family, social justice, bias, personal stories and perspectives, pride, current issues of 2025, etc. Artists need not be gay, lesbian, nonbinary, or transgender to participate. allies welcome.

The intention is to support the greatest possible inclusion and to create a platform for people of diverse backgrounds to meet and exchange ideas and want to express their support and respect.

All artists are invited to submit jpegs of their work for consideration by May 10 2025. Artists will be notified by May 24, 2025.

SEND SUBMISSIONS IN JPEG FORMAT, (no more than 8 images), 72 DPI, DUE BY MAY 10 to: clgallerybpt@gmail.com

Chosen work can be dropped off at the gallery during gallery hours, W-Sat 12-4 pm. June 4-7 and June 11-14, 2025.

NECESSARY INFO TO INCLUDE WITH SUBMISSION: Brief artists statement, itemized list of art submitted should include: title, size, medium, price of work, Works not for sale should include a value rather than a price. Also include artist’s contact info: name, email, phone (evening and daytime numbers), mailing address and website if available.
City Lights is a nonprofit arts organization located in downtown Bridgeport CT. that serves the community through art, easily accessible by Metro-North, Port Jeff Ferry, I-95 and the Merritt Parkway via the Route 25 Connector. There is no size limit to the dimension of art submitted, however larger works, over 60″ will be subject to space limitations.

Exhibit opens Saturday June 21, 2025 at City Lights Gallery  265 Golden Hill St, Bridgeport, CT 06604 in conjunction with Greater Bridgeport Pride Celebration.