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Metro Art Studios throws its doors open for the first open studio event of the year!
Spring Open Studios
Sunday, March 30, 12 to 4 PM
Metro Art Studios throws its doors open for the first open studio event of the year!
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.
https://www.metroartstudios.org/events
203-450-6720
In The Now: Contemporary Figurative Art
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 30, 1 to 3 PM
The Crown Gallery at Metro Arts Studios is proud to present In The Now, an exhibition of contemporary figurative art in a variety of 2D and 3D media. Participating artists include Traé Brooks, Faustin Adeniran, and Janice Mauro. This exhibition invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of identity, vulnerability, and the figure as a site of both personal and universal expression, reinforcing the idea that this is not only an act of introspection but also a profound statement of resistance and survival. Through the use of contrasting materials and methods, these artists create works that challenge conventional boundaries, inviting a deeper engagement with the physical and emotional aspects of the human experience. In The Now, named for a thought-provoking quote by poet, philosopher, and activist Audre Lorde, whose writing has long been a catalyst for conversations on identity, empowerment, and social justice. “Life is very short and what we have to do must be done in the now.”
The exhibit runs from March 30 to May 10.
Gallery hours: Thursday through Saturday, 12 to 4 PM and by appointment.
www.metroartstudios.org/crowngallery
Curvilinear: Featured Artist Deborah Loeb Bohren
Opening Reception: Sunday, March 30, 1 to 3 PM
Metro Art Studios is delighted to have an exhibit of the work of Deborah Loeb Bohren as Featured Artist, starting March 30. Curvilinear explores how abstraction in photography can transcend literal representation, offering a deeper, more intuitive experience of form, movement, and space. Lines and curves — fundamental elements in abstract art — shape how we perceive form, movement, and emotion. In Curvilinear, they serve as a bridge between reality and interpretation, distilling the essence of objects and architecture into their purest visual forms. Lines create structure, direction, and rhythm, while curves introduce fluidity, tension, and grace. Together, they transform everyday scenes into dynamic compositions, revealing hidden harmonies and geometric beauty.
The exhibit runs from March 30 to May 10.
Gallery hours: Thursday through Saturday, 12 to 4 PM and by appointment.
www.metroartstudios.org/crowngallery
