Bridgeport Art Center (BAC) is home to artists, woodworkers, sculptors, fashion designers, architects, interior designers, attorneys, counselors, therapists, non for profits, for profits, and many other professionals. BAC features 3 galleries, Fashion Design Center, Shared Floor Ceramics, Chicago Maritime Museum, and Base cafe. BAC is home for creative minds, emerging artists, and evolving professionals in Chicagoland.
Visit bridgeportart.com for a complete 2026 exhibition schedule and to see what we offer.
Join us every third Friday of the month from 7–10 pm when artists open their studios to the public.
For information on leasing, please call us at 773–843–9000. The office and galleries are open Monday–Saturday, 8am–6pm, Sunday, 8am–12pm.
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3rd Floor Gallery
Experience the powerful new exhibition by South Asian artist Grishma Shah, where art, identity, and disability converge in a compelling exploration of personal and societal contradictions.
Dissonance challenges perceptions of discomfort, inviting you to reflect on the tensions that shape our lives. Through installations and mixed-media artwork, Shah’s work celebrates the complexity of existing at the intersection of culture and self-expression.
Join us for the opening reception on May 16, from 7-9pm.
Cover Artwork: “All Dolled Up For Zoom ”
Mixed Media on canvas -2020
Image Description: Pandemic bride showing off her bright red bangles and henna-tattooed hands. Blue paint representing spotty video call.
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