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Art Thu Oct 09 2008
Bridgeport Art Walk Showcases Local Talent
The Bridgeport art scene has been called many things--e.g., "fledging," "emerging," and "the community of the future." In 2006, the New York Times Travel section described the scene as "art where you least expect it." But regardless of how developers and residents and journalists depict it, the neighborhood is home to plenty of new and established art spaces worth checking out.
In celebration of Chicago Artists Month, Bridgeport is showcasing some of these venues as part of a free, self-guided art walk. On October 24-26, a variety of galleries and artist studios will be open to the public, including: Zhou B Art Center, 32nd & Urban, The Co-Prosperity Sphere, MN Gallery and Studio, East Bank Artist Lofts, 33 Collective Gallery, Mutherland Gallery, and Bridgeport Coffee House. These spaces will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day of the art walk, and on Friday, DeLaTorre Fine Arts will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.