Metro Art Studios is hosting Open Studios on Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, from 10 am to 5 pm both days, as part of the city-wide Bridgeport Art Trail. The public is invited to meet the over 40 artists of Metro, tour the studios, view artwork and listen to music, and learn something new!

Now starting its second year, Metro Art Studios is a three-story building of premium art studios in the South End of Bridgeport. Originally built in 1907 as the Crown Corset Factory and historically important as one of Bridgeport's original corset factories, the renovated factory once welcomed 500 mostly female workers each day and is now home to 38 loft studios for professional fine artists. The 3-year journey to thoughtfully renovate this lovely South End landmark has resulted in an ideal space for artists to thrive. Granted an Award of Excellence by Preservation Connecticut, Metro Art Studios is an inspiring place to work and visit the over 40 artists working in many media - painting, sculpture, drawing, jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, music, photography, and videography. Our gift shop, Urbane, is also open this year with a wide variety of original and reproduction art as well as gifts for all ages.

Celebrate and support the arts in Bridgeport with the annual Metro Art Studios fundraiser. All works are 10” square and all are $100 each. Start or add to your art collection! This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase work that is worth well more than $100 while supporting both the exhibiting artists and the Metro Art Studios during this unique fundraiser. Come early for the best selection!

Miggs Burroughs curates a stunning new exhibit at Crown Gallery at Metro Art Studios this fall. Participating artists in Subject Matter are Sue Benton, Miggs Burroughs, Vince Calenzo, Erica Katz, and Jay Petrow. Join the artists on opening weekend during the Bridgeport Art Trail on Saturday & Sunday, November 12-13, from 10 am to 5 pm each day. The work on view includes photography, painting, and mixed media. The exhibit is on view from November 12, 2022 to January 6, 2023.

Alicia Cobb, visual artist and body painter, will share the fascinating transformation of a human canvas from start to finish through body art on Saturday, November 12, from 12 to 4 pm. She will share how she started the art of body painting and give her model the opportunity to talk about their experience being painted as well.

Denise Susalka presents story time for young artists at 1 pm on Saturday, November 12.

The Alternate Routes play a rousing set in the Crown Gallery at Metro Art Studios, sharing new music and old favorites on Sunday, November 13 at 2 pm. The singing and songwriting duo of Eric Donnelly and Tim Warren will perform their unique alternative rock sound, and invite you to discuss their music and what’s next for the band.

Metro Art Studios is located at 345 Railroad Avenue, Bridgeport. Ample onsite and street parking is available for all events. For more details about Metro Art Studios or about this or future events, please visit www.metroartstudios.org