18th Annual AmFab Open Studios

18th Annual AmFab Open Studios

Saturday & Sunday, November 8–9, 2025 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

1069 Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607

Website: www.amfabarts.com

Instagram: @amfabarts

Bridgeport, CT — The American Fabrics Arts Building (AmFab) is proud to present the 18th Annual AmFab Open Studios, a two-day event celebrating Bridgeport’s thriving creative community, as part of the larger Bridgeport Arts Trail Weekend. This free public event offers visitors the opportunity to explore the studios, learn about each artist’s process, and purchase original artwork directly from the source. Many participating artists will be offering studio sales, making this an ideal opportunity for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.

This year’s event features a dynamic lineup of activities, including:Live music with Tim Payson and Rory GordonGourmet cookies from Rebel Daughter CookiesThe Plastic Horse Rescue Tour with activist kHyalCartie’s Art Museum Bus for kids and familiesBuild Your Own Notebook Workshop with designer Karl HeineWin tickets to a show at the Quick Center for the ArtsArt Raffle benefiting Mercy Learning Center, Literacy Volunteers of Greater BridgeportFood and Coat Drive supporting the Bridgeport Rescue MissionOpening Reception at The Stairwell Space

Coinciding with Open Studios weekend, The Stairwell Space, a contemporary art gallery located in AmFab’s grand marble foyer—will host the opening reception for Corridor for Ghosts and Heralds, a new exhibition curated by Neptune in June. The show runs November 8–December 20, 2025, with an opening reception on Saturday, November 8, from 6–8 p.m.

The exhibition features work by Logan Bishop, Kaelynne Hernandez, Anya Kotler, Amanda Lechner, Anam Rani, Kelsey Skordal, and Katrina Slavik, and explores panoramic and cyclical visions of time, composite narratives, and tangled systems through painting, fiber, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture.

Contact:Linda Colletta646-456-3622lindafcolletta@gmail.com