The COVID-19 pandemic has stretched its arms far and wide across society, leaving most, if not all, industries and their workers vulnerable and perturbed. The art industry is no exception. Mandated shutdowns of artistic and cultural fairs, festivals, museums, exhibits, gallery shows, installations, classes, and more has put revenue on pause. Local and nationwide funding to artistic and cultural programs has been slashed dramatically.
With the current crisis jolting the artworld out of its orbit—Bridgeport’s creatives need your support.
After experiencing the humbling and incredible turnouts of AMFAB’s Open Studios events over the last few years, we have nothing but high hopes and positive outlooks for Bridgeport’s ability to step up to the plate and support the artists that help shape this community.
Here are 3 Ways You Can Support Local Bridgeport Artists During the COVID-19 Pandemic:
1. Connect with AMFAB’s Artists on Social Media
Connect with your favorite local artists through AMFAB’s Instagram & Facebook profiles! A simple follow, like, share, or comment goes further than you know.
For those interested in going a step further, we urge you to get in touch with your favorite AMFAB artists to find out if they are currently available for commission! With everything being “on pause”, now is the perfect time to commission your very own, original art piece that you can enjoy for years to come— created specifically for you!
2. Appreciate Their Artwork from New Perspectives
Check out our latest blog posts right here on our website! You can even share these on your social media pages to help grow our following and give your local artists some well-deserved encouragement & support!
3. Attend Their Online Webinars & Workshops
A handful of Bridgeport’s local artists from AMFAB teach artistic classes and workshops! Connect with the artists you love via social media or their websites and find out if they’re currently offering online webinars or other virtual services at this time!
You can find a listing of our artists and their contact information here.