Evidence of the Unexpected art exhibit and reception
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 1, 1 to 3 PM
The Crown Gallery at Metro Arts Studios is proud to present Evidence of the Unexpected, an exhibition of contemporary art in both 2D and 3D media. Participating artists include Alexandra Rutsch Brock, Petey Brown, Mark Rosenthal, and Jacqueline Shatz. This exhibit brings together the evocative work of four artists exploring the edges of perception through ceramics and paintings. This dynamic exhibit delves into the intricacies of observation, the fleeting nature of time, and the complexity of existence. With a blend of quirky invention and emotional depth, the artists present imagined figures, surreal forms, and layered narratives that challenge reality while honoring its impermanence.

The exhibit runs from June 1 to July 19.
Gallery hours: Thursday through Saturday, 12 to 4 PM and by appointment. www.metroartstudios.org/crowngallery
Strangelands: Featured Artist Leslie Giuliani
Opening Reception: Sunday, June 1, 1 to 3 PM

Metro Art Studios is delighted to have an exhibit of the work of Leslie Giuliani as Featured Artist, starting June 1. In many of the works in Strangelands Giuliani uses software to transform her drawings into complex stitchable programs. Embellished with appliquéd pieces of other encaustic paintings using decorative stitch lines, these theatrical pieces create glimpses of otherworldly landscapes inhabited by imagined flora and fauna where houses can hang in the sky from a cloud, trees can walk, and flowery meteors can rain down on a distant ocean.
The exhibit runs from June 1 to July 19.

Gallery hours: Thursday through Saturday, 12 to 4 PM and by appointment. www.metroartstudios.org/crowngallery

Late Spring Open Studios
Sunday, June 1, 1 to 4 PM
Meet the artists of Metro Art Studios – over 40 artists working in a wide variety of disciplines, from drawing to painting, sculpture to jewelry, printmaking to photography, video, and music. Three full floors of professional artists in loft studios to wander, discover, explore, and learn about various forms of art, inspiration, process, and so much more. Whether you're an art enthusiast, a potential collector, or simply curious, this event offers a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of contemporary art. Tour the historic three-story, award-winning renovated corset factory-turned-art studios for a peek into Bridgeport's industrial past and its artistic present and future.

Free, ADA accessible, ample on and off street parking available.
www.metroartstudios.org/events 203-450-6720