The BACC is Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2013 Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program

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The Bridgeport Arts & Cultural Council is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the Spring 2013 Round of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program. Funded by the City of Bridgeport and administered by the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council (BACC), the Program “underscores and furthers Bridgeport’s vibrant artistic and cultural… Read More

BACC Partners With The University of Bridgeport!

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We’re very excited to announce The Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council is partnering with the Publicity Methods class at University of Bridgeport this semester! Under the direction of Professor Susan Katz, students will be working in teams to provide pro bono publicity support in the areas of press & public relations, art & design, video/audio/photography,… Read More

FALL 2012 Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Recipients

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The Mayor’s Neighborhood Arts & Heritage Grant Program, funded by the City of Bridgeport Mayor’s Office and administered by the Bridgeport Arts + Cultural Council (BACC), celebrates Bridgeport’s dynamic artistic and cultural environment by supporting the creative pursuits of its artists and cultural institutions. The Program enriches the quality of life in the City by… Read More

B2 Presents: “Oh the Horror! Zombieland in Bridgeport”

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Call To Artists: City Canvases Mural Project

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City Canvases is entering Phase II of the City Canvases Bridgeport project. The Phase II objective is to commission a long-term temporary mural-based work of art for the Bridgeport Train Station. The goal of this project to enliven the experience of all users of the Bridgeport Train Station and to enrich the atmosphere of the valuable… Read More

Bridgeport’s B2 and City Canvases Happenings!!!

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SEPTEMBER 13TH: I’M A BRIDGEPORTER A homage to all things Bridgeport! DATE: Thursday, September 13th TIME: 5-9pm In addition to our cultural programming, we’ll be saying “thank you” to the many organizations and municipalities that serve our city and showcasing Bridgeport pride. Some plans in the works include giveaways, a marching band-off, a sidewalk artist… Read More

Bridgeport ‘s B-Squared Operation RE-Store!

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  Welcome to B Squared’s OPERATION RE-Store! Our Community In-Action! Calling area Non-Profit Organizations! What is BSquared? B Squared is an exciting new program through the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County, the City of Bridgeport, theDowntown Special Services District, and BACC. It is spearheading arts and cultural events and projects inDowntown Bridgeport to engage the entire City and… Read More

CONGRATULATIONS – Girl Scouts Winners of B2′s – July “Project RE-STORE” contest!!!

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Congratulations to the Winner of B2′s monthly “Project Re-Store” contest!! It was close, but the window display won! A $250 donation will be made to the Girls Scouts from B2! We are so grateful to all participating organizations – these window displays will be up throughout July. B-Squared Downtown 2nd Thursdays invites area organizations to take… Read More

Bridgeport Launches B-Squared (B2) and City Canvases Bridgeport Programs on July 12

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Bridgeport Launches B-Squared (B2) and City Canvases Bridgeport Programs on July 12 Bridgeport, Conn., July 6, 2012. Downtown Bridgeport will be fully charged on Thursday, July 12, with the kick off of B-Squared (B2) and City Canvases Bridgeport programs, starting at 5pm at McLevy Green. B2’s A Circus Among Us! will celebrate Bridgeport’s famed former… Read More

CAFC Announces National and Fairfield County Results of Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Study

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CAFC Announces National and Fairfield County Results of Arts & Economic Prosperity IV Study FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Laura Roberts, Laura@CulturalAllianceFC.org June 13, 2012 Fairfield County’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generates $130 million in Economic Activity and Supports nearly 4,000 Job Annually According to American for the Arts.   Arts Industry Returns $10.5… Read More

logos The BACC is grateful to our sponsors for their generous support: The Werth Family Foundation; the Fairfield County Community Foundation; the City of Bridgeport; the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District; the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts; People's United Bank; UIL Holdings Corporation; The Ernest & Joan Trefz Foundation; the Kreitler Foundation; Aquarion, among others.

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