Artist Opportunities

Call for Mural Artists

Public Art | Engage Bridgeport

Apply for the Mural Art Apprenticeship Workshop with the content below.

Deadline SUNDAY APRIL 5TH, suggested to submit by MARCH 24TH to ensure submission is on time.

Mural Apprenticeship Application


The Bridgeport Art Trail partners with the City of Bridgeport to launch a mural apprenticeship program, with sponsorship from the Rotary Club of Bridgeport. The lead contact for the apprentice program is Suzanne Kachmar, please send questions and application information to this email, bridgeportarttrail@gmail.com

The deadline to apply is April 5. However, it is strongly suggested that apprenticeship applicants apply to this email by Tuesday,  March 24, 2026, to be sure your application is fully submitted on time; in case you have questions or challenges to complete this application. Please send inquiries to bridgeportarttrail@gmail.com

The City of Bridgeport also requires that applicants complete a survey at https://engage.bridgeportct.gov/public-art?tool=survey_tool#tool_tab to complete the survey, applicants need to create an account.  This is a general survey for lead mural artists and apprentices.

MURAL ACADEMY APPRENTICE
Candidates for this project, ages 18 and over will be expected to commit up to 10 -14 consecutive days as paid interns.

  • Required Information to Submit
    Statement of Project Interest: Provide a brief description of your interest in participating in this program. Comments can include why you want to participate in this project, how will this experience impact on your arts skills, creative process, expression and career? Why do you want to participate in the public arts? Why do you want to  be a part of the Bridgeport community, what does it mean to share your art with the public, how you believe your work aligns with the goal of this project, and what unique perspective or contribution you believe your artwork will bring the project and the neighborhood?

  • Required Information to Submit
    Statement of Project Interest: Provide a brief description of your interest in participating in this program. Comments can include why you want to participate in this project, how will this experience impact on your arts skills, creative process, expression and career? Why do you want to participate in the public arts? Why do you want to  be a part of the Bridgeport community, what does it mean to share your art with the public, how you believe your work aligns with the goal of this project, and what unique perspective or contribution you believe your artwork will bring the project and the neighborhood?

    Please include at least 6 and no more than 12 samples of artworks, (Cell phone photos are acceptable). Per image include size, media, titles as well as links to website, social media, contact info legal name, email, phone. Provide up to 2 references, name and contact info (phone and or email). References can include arts instructors, employers, and fellow art colleagues.

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Call for LGBTQ+ Art:
OUTwork at Greater Bridgeport Pride

Deadline to submit May 12, 2026

OUTwork explores issues of gender, LGBTQ life, love and relationships, family, social justice, bias, personal stories and perspectives, pride, current issues of 2026, 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.

  • SEND SUBMISSIONS IN JPEG FORMAT, (no more than 8 images), 72 DPI, DUE BY MAY 12 to: clgallerybpt@gmail.com

  • NECESSARY INFO TO INCLUDE WITH SUBMISSION: Brief artist’s 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. There is no size limit to the dimension of art submitted, however larger works, over 60″ will be subject to space limitations.

    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.