The Schelfhaudt Gallery at University of Bridgeport, #5
84 Iranistan Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Arnold Bernhard Arts And Humanities Center
Located on the edge of the beautiful Seaside Park at the University of Bridgeport, the Bernhard Center features theaters, galleries, and performance spaces that showcase the visual and performing arts.
Bridgeport Art Trail 2025 Schedule
Thursday, November 6
11:00 AM | A Conversation with Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
Meet Iyaba, multi-talented painter, writer, fashion designer, sculptor, playwright, musician, puppeteer, and all-around inspirational person. Iyaba will read selections from his recently published book, Season Rice, and talk about the value of creativity and self-expression. He will also jam with UB Steel, the University of Bridgeport’s steel drum ensemble, playing the steel pan music of his native Antigua.
Saturday, November 8
12:00 PM - 8:30 PM | On display: The BIG Beautiful Art Trail Show - “Connections”
This large group exhibit, with the subtitles “Connections”, demonstrates how the Bridgeport Art Trail extends throughout the city, county, state and beyond. Among the works on view are a selection of larger works, sculpture, drawings, paintings and fiber art and a wall full of small works representing Bridgeport Art Trail artists. In the connecting room the Artists Collective of Westport presents a multi-media group show of art by some of their 150 members, many of whom have studios in Bridgeport. The work covers a wide variety of styles and techniques from large acrylic abstracts to small delicate watercolors, digital photography, and beautifully rendered oil paintings.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Artists’ Party for The BIG Beautiful Bridgeport Art Trail Show - “Connections”
Join art trail trekkers after the studios close. Meet the artists, enjoy reception fare and view an eclectic selection of art in the spacious Schelfhaudt Gallery.
Sunday, November 9
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | On display: The BIG Beautiful Art Trail Show - “Connections”
This large group exhibit, with the subtitles “Connections”, demonstrates how the Bridgeport Art Trail extends throughout the city, county, state and beyond. Among the works on view are a selection of larger works, sculpture, drawings, paintings and fiber art and a wall full of small works representing Bridgeport Art Trail artists. In the connecting room the Artists Collective of Westport presents a multi-media group show of art by some of their 150 members, many of whom have studios in Bridgeport. The work covers a wide variety of styles and techniques from large acrylic abstracts to small delicate watercolors, digital photography, and beautifully rendered oil paintings.