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;

IHSAE Awards Ceremony &amp; Art Throwdown Sunday, April 12th from 12pm-4pm The best student artists from 100 Illinois high schools will come together to celebrate the power of art in their lives and showcase their work at the 10th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). The Senior Scholarship Exhibition will exhibit some 500 senior artworks and recognize scholarship offers totaling over $100 million dollars annually. <a href="https://www.bridgeportart.com/ihsae-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Details</a>

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