The Bridgeport Art Center
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1200 W 35th St, Chicago IL 60609 Hours
About The Bridgeport Art Center
The Bridgeport Art Center is a multi-disciplinary creative hub for artists, designers, and professionals across various art forms and media. This historic and visually stunning Chicago building exudes raw urban elegance, featuring three curated art galleries, artist studios, the Fashion Design Center, Chicago Ceramic Center, the Skyline Loft and Sculpture Garden Gallery event venues, and a variety of unique businesses. The center is known for its Open Studios events held every third Friday of the month, allowing visitors to explore the diverse array of creative spaces and support local artists. The building itself is a maze-like structure, previously housing a hotel supplier, and now offers a unique and inspiring environment for artistic expression and collaboration. Guests have praised the exceptional facilities and atmosphere, with one reviewer describing it as a "gorgeous building" and a "great place to go if you want to buy cool, unique art or admire some beautiful art pieces." The center has also received positive feedback for its well-curated events and the opportunity to enjoy free drinks while exploring the vibrant art community.
Most Recent Reviews
June 2026
What a neat place, and some really cool shops upstairs!
June 2026
Highly recommend coming for third Fridays!! Open artist galleries from 3rd to 5th floor, including ceramics and sculpture work. Project Onward does fantastic work and hosts artist spaces and art for sale here. Basement has game shop and wood shop studios. Always a great Friday night spent here supporting local Chicago artists...
read full commentJune 2026
Very welcoming space. The people putting in the work (leads) are actually here in person being very kind & friendly. :)
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