Housatonic Museum of Art

06/15/2026

✨ Meet the Artists

Over four months, a talented group of student artists worked closely with community leaders, learning their stories and experiences. The resulting artworks offer thoughtful and personal reflections on the people who make a difference every day.

Come see how art becomes a powerful tool for storytelling, gratitude, and connection.

📍 Burt Chernow Galleries
📅 June 4 – July 10, 2026
🎟️ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking

06/09/2026

🎨 Now on View!

Rooted in Community: Portraits of Everyday Heroes, Chapter II celebrates the people who inspire, support, and strengthen our communities every day. Through photography, painting, and sculpture, student artists honor local mentors, leaders, and changemakers whose impact reaches far beyond themselves.

📍 Burt Chernow Galleries
📅 June 4 – July 10, 2026
🎟️ Free Admission
🚗 Free Parking

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

📅Planning your visit?

Please note that the Housatonic Museum of Art will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. You can still catch our current exhibitions during our regular hours this week and most of next week.

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 7 PM
Friday, June 19, CLOSED
Saturday- Sunday CLOSED

Normal hours will resume on Monday, June 22. Plan your visit ahead of time at https://housatonicmuseum.org/ 🏛️✨

06/04/2026

🎨 Join us tonight for the opening reception of Rooted in Community: Portraits of Everyday Heroes, Chapter II! Celebrate the inspiring student artists, dedicated mentors, and everyday heroes who help shape Bridgeport’s communities and beyond.

📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Burt Chernow Galleries, CT State Housatonic
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Come connect with the community, enjoy the artwork, and honor the people making a difference every day. We hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

Join us this week for the opening reception of Rooted in Community: Portraits of Everyday Heroes, Chapter II at the Burt Chernow Galleries!

Celebrate the inspiring people who make Bridgeport stronger through the eyes of talented local student artists. Meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and honor the everyday heroes who shape our community.

📅 Thursday, June 4
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Burt Chernow Galleries, CT State Housatonic
🎟️ Free and open to the public

RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/catalystct/artshow2026

We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

📅Planning your visit?

Please note that the Burt Chernow Galleries are closed for installation until Thursday, June 4. You can still visit the rest of the museum during our regular hours.

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 7 PM
Saturday- Sunday CLOSED

The Burt Chernow Galleries will reopen on Thursday, June 4, with a new exhibition.

You're invited to the opening reception of the exhibition, Rooted in Community: Portraits of Everyday Heroes, Chapter II. Please join us in the Burt Chernow Galleries and Lafayette Hall Atrium as we celebrate the student artists, their mentors, and the everyday heroes that shape Bridgeport's communities and beyond. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.

Plan your visit ahead of time at https://housatonicmuseum.org/ 🏛️✨

05/25/2026

Please note that the Housatonic Museum of Art is closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 7 PM
Saturday- Sunday CLOSED
Monday, May 25: CLOSED

Normal hours will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. Plan your visit ahead of time at https://housatonicmuseum.org/ 🏛️✨

05/22/2026

The Burt Chernow Galleries will be closed for installation from Friday, May 22, 2026 – Thursday, June 4, 2026. Please join us on Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 5:30pm – 7pm for the opening reception of Rooted in Community: Portraits of Everyday Heroes, Chapter II

There is still plenty of art to see on campus, so please come by Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 7pm. We are closed on weekends, holidays (including Memorial Day), and during inclement weather.