Bridgeport Art Center (BAC) is home to artists, woodworkers, sculptors,&nbsp;fashion designers, architects, interior designers, attorneys, counselors, therapists, non for profits, for profits, and many other professionals.&nbsp;BAC features 3 galleries, Fashion Design Center, Shared Floor Ceramics, Chicago Maritime Museum, and Base cafe.&nbsp;BAC is home for creative minds, emerging artists, and evolving professionals in Chicagoland. Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.bridgeportart.com" target="_blank">bridgeportart.com</a> for a complete 2026 exhibition schedule and to see what we offer.&nbsp; Join us every third Friday of the month from 7–10 pm when artists open their studios to the public.&nbsp; For information on leasing, please call us at 773–843–9000. The office and galleries are open Monday–Saturday, 8am–6pm, Sunday, 8am–12pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kick off the new year with a visit to the Bridgeport Art Center!This January, we’re unveiling three brand‑new gallery exhibitions — and we’re thrilled to open the Call for Artists for our 14th Annual Juried Art Competition, offering more than $6,000 in awards.See the full details and submission information below.<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bridgeportart.acemlnb.com/lt.php?x=4lZy~GDMV6Gh65F5zADMgRVw2nNSut~wj~hhjqTHI3Gi7p37zEy7x.Jy1HGRzk~w_x6uXXbMMnOe76360OxHVOVs" target="_blank">RSVP - FREE EVENT</a>

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