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Arts & Culture
Arts and culture opportunities in the Greater Bridgeport Area are plentiful and wide ranging, including visual and performing arts and community events.
Large national entertainment acts regularly bring shows to the area. Cultural attractions like the Barnum Museum and the Housatonic Museum of Art contribute to the vibrant arts scene. The four institutions of higher learning in the Greater Bridgeport Area enhance our area’s cultural and community activities.
City of Bridgeport
- Home to working artists, musicians, performers & creatives
- The Bijou Theatre
- Downtown Cabaret Theatre
- Klein Memorial Auditorium
- Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
- Total Mortgage Arena
- Housatonic Museum of Art
- City Lights Gallery
- URSA Gallery
- The Knowlton Mural Park & Event Spaces
- Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra
- Bridgeport Art Trail
- Black Rock Art Guild
Town of Easton
- Home to many talented artists and artisans
- Easton Arts Council
- Easton Public Library
Town of Fairfield
- Various cultural events and celebrations throughout the year
- Sculptures and murals displayed around town
- Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts
- Fairfield University Art Museum/Walsh Gallery
- Fairfield Theatre Company
- Fairfield Center Stage
- Theatre Fairfield
- Quick Center for the Arts
- Art/Place Gallery
Town of Monroe
- Many community events that incorporate the arts
- Monroe Historical Society
Town of Stratford
- Thriving art scene with galleries showcasing local artists
- Arts Alliance of Stratford
- Stratford Performing Arts Academy
- American Globe Center and Stratford Playhouse
- Square One Theatre Company
- Broadway CT Performing Arts Center
Town of Trumbull
- Art galleries & studios offering rotating exhibit by local artists
- Outdoor sculptures at Trumbull Nature & Arts Center
- Pinebrook Arts Society
- Trumbull Arts Festival
