NEST Arts Factory
UPCOMING EVENTS!
2025 Bridgeport Art Trail Open Studios
Studios open | Saturday, Nov 8th 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Brunch | Sunday Nov 9th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Studios open | Sunday Nov 9th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This year, we open our doors once again during the Citywide Art Trail and invite you to explore a powerful theme that resonates deeply in today’s world: Resilience. Come be part of it by wandering through gallery spaces filled with art. Join in a craft activity, munch and mingle, connect with others, ask questions, share your thoughts — or just take it all in.
Don’t miss our legendary Sunday Brunch!
It’s a yearly BAT favorite — a relaxed, joyful gathering where art lovers, neighbors, and creators come together over delicious food and conversation. Come hungry and curious! Whether you stay for ten minutes or spend the whole afternoon, you’ll find something that moves you.
NEST Open Studios
Come to the NEST's Open Studios Saturday & Sunday Nov 8-9th, 2025!
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The NEST Arts Factory is the longest-running working artists studio in Bridgeport, marking over 30 years. Meet the artists, tour their studios, and experience the variety of art and music created in this working studio space.
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ARTISTS OF THE NEST STUDIO LISTINGS
Vic Mulaire
NEST Executive Director
Will Corprew, Studio 1
Painter, Designer
IG: @80bydesign
williamcorprew@gmail.com
Trish Monahan, Studio 1
IG: @trishmonahanart
teamonahan@optonline.net
203-981-7101
trishmonahan.com
Henley Germain, Studio 2
Digital Marketing
IG: @directredbyhenleyg
Samuel Pintos, Studio 2A
Fine Artist
IG: @sampintos
Diane Tate, Studio 3
Painter, Author, Poet
IG: @peacenik23
dtshanti@gmail.com
dianetate.com
Kimberly Szabo, Studio 3
Indigo Sky Design
Graphic Design | Illustration
Good-Fly Crystal Studio FLY, Studio 3A
Jewelry Design & Crystals
IG: @goodflynyc
Catfish Casey, Studio 4
Acoustic Frankenpuss - Musicians
IG: @swamp.hogs
bcaseyksc@gmail.com
Pangea, Studio 5
Musician/Band
IG: @pangeaworldbeat
Kristopher Studebaker, Studio 6
Musician
IG: @Krisstudebaker
Sabrina Lewis, Studio 7
Music
Arthur Afonso, Studio 8
Glassblower / Lampworker
IG: @r2glass
Jimmi Glass, Studio 8
Glassblower / Lampworker
IG: @strive_glass
strive.glass@gmail.com
Rebecca Kaplan-Stone, Studio 12
Printmaker @rksprints
IG: @rksprints
kaplan.rebecca.j@gmail.com
Suzanne Kachmar, Studio 15
Painter, Curator, Art Consultant
Executive Director of City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail
Alexandra Szebenyik, Studio 18
Photographer
IG: @the.sandraeffect
sandraphotography.pr@hotmail.com
Eliana Mesa, Studio 21
Painter
IG: @ellie_messsa
elliemesa@gmail.com
Robert Foley, Studio 22
Musician
bportnow@gmail.com
Carolina Guimarey, Studio 22
Contemporary Fine Artist
IG: @carolina_guimarey
caro_guima@yahoo.com
carolinaguimarey.com
Jane Gilman Fleischner, Studio 23
Painter, Pen & Ink, Prints
janefleischner1@gmail.com
IG: @JaneGilmanFleischner
Gussie Bradford, Studio 24
Crafts
gussie.braadford@gmail.com
Kim Porio, Studio 25
Painter
IG: @klporio
Kat Jetson, Studio 25A
Mosaics, Enamel Pins, Stained Glass, Commission
IG: @marvelousmrsmosaic
323-428-9849
Elisha Brockenberry, Studio 26
Garment Specialist & Community Organizer
IG: @righteouspath.2002
righteouspath2002@gmail.com
Igor Kuznetsov, Studio 28
Jewelry Designer | Goldsmith
IG: @igorkuznetsovdesigns
igor_kuznetsov@hotmail.com
Francine Fanali, Studio 29
Painter / Sculptor
IG: @anitaliangirl
italiangirlf@gmail.com
francinefanali.com
Kat Evans, Studio 30
Abstract Painter
IG: @katevansartist
kat@KEvansArt.com
KEvansArt.com
Kris Davenport Toohey, Studio 30
IG: @KDTooheyArt
Landscape Painter
kris.d.toohey@gmail.com
krisdavenporttoohey.com
Luis Lopez, Studio 31
Painting / Murals/ Photography / Graphic Design
IG: @luis_lopez_art
luis.lopez0417@gmail.com
Bridgeport Film Fest, Studio 31A
Jason A. Coombs, Artistic Director
Filmmaker, Writer, Photography
IG: @bridgeportfilmfest
Brett Masterson, Studio 32
Abstract Artist, Acrylic, Spray Paint, Upcylcer
IG: @brett.masterson.art
masters.brett@gmail.com
914-217-4822
Sharon Smalls, Studio 32
Mixed Media Artist
IG: @smallsdesign
smallsdesignstudio@gmail.com
smallsdesign.com
Suzanne Kachmar, Studio 33
Drawing, Painting, Art Consultant, Curator
Classes and workshop space
Studio timesharing
Figure drawing open sketch
bridgeportarttrail.org/workshops-1/p/figure-drawing
Carlos Biernnay, Studio 34A
Textile Artist
IG: @cbautistabiernnay_art
cbiernnay@gmail.com
Laurie Rivera, Studio 34B
Jewelry Artist
IG: @azizidesignsjewelry
lbrivera@azizidesigns.com
azizidesigns.com
Lilah Heyman, Studio 35
Painter
IG: @lilah.heyman.art
lgheyman@yahoo.com
lilahheymanart.com
Vic Mulaire, Studio 36
Executive Director
IG: @nestartsfactory
vmulaire@gmail.com
203-395-1440
Rick Reyes, Studio 39
Latin World Musician
IG: @TheRickReyes
ricktelas@gmail.com
therickreyes.com
Guest Artists
Black Rock Art Guild
The Bridgeport Portrait Project