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Artist Directory

The NEST Arts Factory is the longest-running working artists’ studio community in Bridgeport, marking over 30 years. Founder/Director Vic Mulaire, was recognized in 2023 by the Fairfield County arts community with an ACE award for his 30+ years of service, providing accommodating and affordable working spaces for artists. Over the Bridgeport Art Trail Weekend enjoy open studios, art sales, hands-on activities, music, poetry, film and more!

The NEST Arts Factory is a supportive community of artists and musicians working in a wide variety of media in a re-imagined factory building on the west side of Bridgeport, CT. NEST artists work in a wide variety of media from painting, drawing, and sculpture to ceramics, textiles, jewelry, filmmaking, poetry, printmaking, glass, mosaic, ceramics, upcycled clothing and furniture and interior design. They are delighted to share their work and explain their inspiration and process. Classes and workshops are offered year-round in fiber arts, figure drawing, screenwriting, drawing, etc. 

NEST musicians play and write music in an array of genres including acoustic folk, Latin, alternative rock, reggae, and world music. Popular bands include the Cosmic Jibaros, Pangea and the Swamp Hogs.

Located in the heart of the NEST is the community room, where hands-on activities, live music, and poetry will take place during the BAT weekend. The open space hallways accommodate both performing and visual artists to share their work with the community. Visitors can tour studios, meander the hallways, meet the artists, learn about the art, and enjoy activities in the community room and other spaces.

On and Off-street parking is available for all events.

Elevator available upon request

1720 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605

IG: @nestartsfactory
nestartsfactory.com
nestbpt@gmail.com
203-690-1335

#32 on Art Trail program

Saturday, November 8

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | NEST Arts Factory Open Studios

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bridgeport Portrait Project – ‘I Am Bridgeport’ Video

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | On Display: Black Rock Art Guild Members’ Art Exhibition

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | The NEST Rock Painting Sanctuary- Open Rock Painting for Kids: A Nod to “Resilience”

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Reception for Black Rock Artist Guild in the BRICKWAY Art Gallery

5:00 PM | Music by Pangea

Sunday, November 9

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | NEST Brunch accompanied by the music of Adam Weisblatt

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bridgeport Portrait Project – ‘I Am Bridgeport’ Video

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | On Display: Black Rock Art Guild Members’ Art Exhibition

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | NEST Arts Factory Open Studios

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Intro to Ceramics: Build a Piggy Bank (Session 1)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Live Music - Frankenpuss

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Glass Blowing Demonstration - Studio 8

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Intro to Ceramics: Build a Piggy Bank (Session 2)