The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District are calling artists to continue “coloring in” Downtown Bridgeport. We are already “Colorful Bridgeport,” and YOU can make it more so by sharing your skill, your imagination, and your inspiration to help transform the city’s center into an expression of art itself.
Thanks to our partners, we have four new sites ready to go. We’re open to all ideas and to all formats and media that you might propose. Access the complete list of opportunities on our website.
Calling all artists, makers, and vendors! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Off-Main Experience event and we’re looking for vendors to join us in showcasing their work & goods!
Our festival is the perfect opportunity to connect with a diverse and engaged audience, and to showcase your unique products and creations. We welcome all types of vendors, from jewelry makers to painters to food trucks and more.
By becoming a vendor, you’ll have the chance to share your passion with others and make new connections in a vibrant community of artists and art lovers.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your work at this year’s Off-Main Experience hosted at Mill River Park in Stamford, CT.
Attention all MURALlists! We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming mural competition at this year’s Off-Main Experience event in Stamford, CT and we’re on the lookout for talented ARTists to participate!
If you’re a MURAList with a passion for creating stunning and thought-provoking ART, we want you to be part of this year’s competition. Showcase your skills and creativity in front of a live audience and stand a chance to win a cash prize.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of Connecticut’s ever growing Creative Community. Apply now and join us at the Off-Main Experience at Mill River Park in Stamford, CT!
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Calling all emerging artists! 🎨🖌️ We’re on the hunt for the next big thing in the ART world!
If you’ve got a creative spark and a passion for making ART, we want to see your work!
Click the link and fill out an Emerging Artist Viewing form for a chance to be featured in our upcoming group exhibition at this year’s Off-Main Experience hosted at Mill River Park in Stamford, CT..
Let’s get Creative together! ✨
#offmainexperienceCT #CallForArtists #ArtistsWanted #CreativeCommunity
This is a multimedia juried exhibit with cash prizes. We are asking artists to submit 1-5 pieces of artwork on the theme of any subject depicting the sea, the seashore, boats and activity on or near the water. The exhibit is named after Vivian and Stanley Reed, two founding members of SAA and avid sailors. The juror is Mike Bagley, Director of Marine Operations for SoundWaters, and an artist. The deadline for entries is June 14.
The exhibit will run July 6-August 10, 2023. There will be a reception Thursday, July 6, 5:30-7pm. Receiving is Friday, June 23, 12-2 and Saturday, June 24, 12-2 at the Townhouse Gallery. Pickup is Friday, August 11, 12-2 and Saturday, August 12, 12-2.
This is a multimedia juried exhibit with cash prizes. We are asking artists to submit 1-5 pieces of artwork on the theme of ‘Summer in the City’.
Our juror is Eleanor Flatow, current Associate Director at Hollis Taggart Art Gallery and independent Art Advisor and Curator.
Show dates June 15-Sept 21
Entry Deadline May 29
Receiving Thursday, June 8 5-7, Saturday, June 10 10-12
Reception Thursday June 15 6-7:30
Pick up dates Thursday Sept 21 5-7, Saturday, Sept 23 10-12
Call For Entries: Submission Deadline MAY 7
Prospectus: The Carriage Barn Arts Center and The New Canaan Chamber of Commerce are seeking artists to showcase in New Canaan store windows, and to participate in a downtown celebration of the arts. Artists may submit up to three pieces which may be selected for display and sale in one of New Canaan’s premier retail windows.
All sizes are welcome, but take into consideration that many stores have limited window space so smaller pieces are easier to place. Any medium is welcome, including sculpture.
Celebrate our history at Museum of Darien and participate in our spring fundraiser, Doors of Darien
Saturday, June 3rd, 7-10pm
Artist, Kate Muir’s drawings and paintings of her favorite Darien doors, will be showcased along with the community’s submissions. All members of the community are invited to participate in this event by creating a painting of their favorite Darien door with one of our art kits, available for purchase now.
Participate with a painting:
Our Art kits (2 canvases, paint, brushes) are on sale now with pickup during the museum’s open hours T-Th, 11am-4pm. Each kit is $20 or 6 kits for $100.
Finished artwork must be returned to the Museum by May 24th to be put on display and sold to benefit the Museum.
The City of Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District are calling artists to continue “coloring in” Downtown Bridgeport. We are already “Colorful Bridgeport,” and YOU can make it more so by sharing your skill, your imagination, and your inspiration to help transform the city’s center into an expression of art itself.
Thanks to our partners, we have six new sites ready to go. We’re open to all ideas and to all formats and media that you might propose. Access the complete list of opportunities on our website.
We will be hosting an information session and walk of the various sites on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Arcade Mall (1001 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604).
Black, White and Shades of Gray
This is a multimedia juried exhibit with cash prizes. We are asking artists to submit up to 9 pieces of artwork on the theme of ‘Black, White and Shades of Gray’
Show dates May 18-June 22
Our juror is Ashley Ouderkirk, freelance art writer, emerging artist advisor, and independent curator based in Queens, NY/Los Angeles.
The deadline for entries is April 24, 2023.
Accepted Notification via email by April 28.
Receiving Friday, May 5, Saturday May 6 12-2 hand delivered to the gallery only
Reception Thursday, May 18 5:30-7pm
Pick up dates Friday June 23 12-2, Saturday June 24 12-2 from the gallery
