Black Rock Art Center is a multi-cultural center located in a former bank building with a number of events and programs including concerts, exhibitions, workshops, film screenings, and youth programs. The Art Center presents international artists from Africa, Caribbean, Asia and the Americas as well as significant local and regional artists. We have produced programs such as the Black Rock Blues Festivals, World Cinema and Cuisine, First Friday Art Walks, Flicks and Food, Creative Paintbrush programs, the State of the Arts Festivals and the new Seaside Park Arts Festival. Check us out often for the constantly expanding range of programs - you won't be bored!
Music
Blues, jazz, world-music, experimental, new avant-garde bands, ranging from Grammy Award-winning James Cotton to avant-garde star Eliott Sharp to the best in Cabaret..... travel the world with a music series that features an array of international artists and some great Salsa parties!
11th ANNIVERSARY
SUMMER SOUNDS OF THE WORLD &
SWEETPORT MUSIC & ARTS FESTVAL
Event Details To Come Shortly!
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BLACK ROCK ART WALK
Visit Fairfield Avenue on the first and third Fridays of every month (except July 4) to meet area artists and craftspeople. Open 6-9 pm, May 2 through October 3.
OIL DRUM PAINTING WORKSHOP
May 3, noon - 5pm
Join us at the Art Center to paint Oil Drum Art!
These decorative drums will be placed in Seaside Park in time for the 1st Annual Seaside Park Arts Festival on May 24th. But first they will debut to a crowd of area artists and organizers at the State of the Arts event at the Art Center on May 8th.
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CURRENT EXHIBITS: Main Gallery:
Voodoo, Villages, Festivals: Ghana, Benin and Togo
by Barbara Paul
Photographer Barbara Paul of Westport captures people living in remote regions of Asia and Africa where few travelers visit. She photographs their ethnic dress, tribal and religious customs, festivals and daily way of life, showing the spirit of the moment in each image.
April 5 - June 7
Stairwell Student Gallery:
Positive Results: Camera Obscura Self-Portraits
Photographic Works By Students at Black Rock School & St. Ann's School
After completing a four hour workshop with photographer Thomas Mezzanotte, students from Bridgeport's Black Rock School and St. Ann's School will share their self-portraits with the community. Students made their own pinhole cameras using what they have learned about camera obscura, and used the hand-made cameras for self-portraits at the Art Center.
April 12 - June 7
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
Broadway Bound
Kate Katcher's 6th Annual Summer Acting Program for Kids & Teens
After five successful years at the Playhouse on the Green, Kate Katcher will offer the Broadway Bound theater workshop for kids and teens at the Black Rock Art Center this summer. Classes run Mon-Fri, 9am - 3pm, and the class is open to all ages 8-16. Each day includes classes in acting, voice and dance with students working in small, age-defined groups. In addition, the entire company will rehearse and prepare for its final production on Aug. 1, which will include age-appropriate scenes, songs and production numbers from Broadway shows and original projects. Open to youth ages 8-16 with an interest in stage performance. Families who register by May 15 will get a $50 discount on registration. The program will cost $1000 per student, and financial assistance will be available to those families who need it. Interns aged 15-16 may be eligible to attend at half-price.
Ms. Katcher may be reached at 203-270-6918 or at katcher@earthlink.net.
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STATE OF THE ARTS: BRIDGEPORT 2008
May 8, 7pm
For the second year we will be hosting the State of the Arts exhibition and round-table discussion. We have invited representatives from N.E.S.T. Art Factory, the Barnum Museum, Gallery 1212, City Lights Gallery, the Discovery Museum, Fairfield Arts Council, MACH, Housatonic Museum and Read's ArtSpace to discuss Bridgeport's cultural plan and where it is headed, and the barriers we face when seeking funding for the arts.
This one day exhibit will be a preview of artists who will appear at the Seaside Park Arts Festival happening on May 24th (see below). Guests at State of the Arts will have a chance to talk to SPAF organizers and register for a table at the festival.
SEASIDE PARK ARTS FESTIVAL
May 24, noon - 5pm
Seaside Park is getting a facelift with the addition of 60 new Trash Drum Artworks created by area artists and students. To celebrate, we will have an arts festival with musical performances, artist tables, community organizations, and many activities for visitors of all ages. Organized by Oil Drum Art, N.E.S.T., Black Rock Art Center and the City of Bridgeport.
(Raindate May 25)
Smart, creative, brilliant, artists, painters, musicians, performers and the general public who have a passion for the arts. Are you interested in Taking Part in Art? Volunteer positions are available in every aspect for every event so please contact the Art Center for more information. We are constantly growing and need great people to support our mission!!!
www.BlackRockArtCenter.org or call: 203.367.7917
Join the over 300 volunteers who have worked to save the Black Rock Art Center building, produced concerts, exhibitions, classes, and brought life to the city and region.
Here are a few of the many things volunteers assist with:
Concert Production, Hospitality, Gallery Preparation, General Administration, Gallery Openings, General Building Repairs, Graphic Design, Bookkeeping, Assistance at Events, Building Painting/Maintenence Signage, Volunteer Coordination, Postering
Peace and Blessings my friend! Wishing ya the very best for 2009...GREAT things are on the horizon for us all man, so keep walkin in the light doin ya righteous thing! Stay up and stay in touch! - Daniel Amazu
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BRIAN BENDER & THE WORLD BEATNIKS - "Urban Jungle" Original Reggae, Funk, Afrobeat, Calypso, Samba, Second Line compositions.
With special guests: Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce) Adam Deitch (John Scofield, Lettuce) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Jose Gonzalez (Bando Criollo)
BRIAN BENDER & LITTLE SHOP OF HORAS- "Eyn Velt" Original and traditional Jewish melodies blended with Latin, Caribbean, African and Middle Eastern rhythms.
With special guests: Frank London (Klezmatics, Hasidic New Wave) Alicia Svigals (Klezmatics, Mikveh) Stuart Brotman (Brave Old World) Charles Neville (Neville Brothers) Grant Smith (Klezmer Conservatory Band) Raquy Danziger (Raquy & The Cavemen) Backa Niang (Gokhi-Bi System)
