URSA Coffee Roasters & Gallery
247 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT
IG: @ursa.gallery
Contact: Lauren Callahan
lauren.ursa@gmail.com
(203) 644-4839
Artist/entrepreneur - Cris Dam and Master Coffee Roaster - Mark Munday have transformed a downtown storefront into an artists’ Shangri La café. Their hard work, vision and commitment to the arts and community have created a destination for an excellent cup of coffee and casual interaction with the current arts scene. The space is emblazoned with local art, from ceiling to floor, complemented by Cris’ signature interior design. It’s truly full of eye-candy. When you visit you will see for yourself... 'eyes' are a fun motif throughout the cafe. There is a backroom gallery too, regularly open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. Below are the BAT weekend hours. Ursa Coffee Roasters is Bridgeport’s newest arts venue, local roaster and coffee shop.
Bridgeport Art Trail 2026 Schedule
BAT Weekend Hours
Thursday, November 5, 12pm - 10pm
Friday, November 6, 12pm - 6pm
Saturday, November 7, 12pm - 6pm
Thursday, November 5
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Opening Reception for WTF Exhibit by Dan Makara
WTF is a shockingly unforgettable installation of paintings, constructions embellished with neon, lenticulars, found objects, drenched with social commentary. There will be something to upset everyone. The title of this show was inspired by a motif designed by Rita Valley, embroidered on T-shirts and incorporated in her fiber art.
Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 7
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | On display: WTF Exhibit by Dan Makara
The text slang expletive “WTF” expresses the sentiment, “What is going on in America today?” Makara says another interpretation for the acronym is “We The Free!" Primarily a solo installation exhibit featuring the work and vision by Dan Makara, WTF includes selected works by contributing artists Steve Gerber, Suzanne Kachmar, Janice Mauro, Ellie Mesa, and Rita Valley.