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You're Invited: Open Studios 2020


  • American Fabrics Arts Building 1069 Connecticut Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06607 United States (map)
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AmFab Open Studios 2020

November 5th through 8th from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Now in its 15th year, AmFab’s Open Studio Weekend is part of a city-wide event hosted by Bridgeport Art Trail— the region’s premiere platform for local talent discovery. As honored participants of Open Studio Weekend, the artists of American Fabrics Arts Building proudly invite you to take part in AmFab Open Studios 2020!

Due to the pandemic, the majority of AmFab Open Studios will be held virtually this year— but that doesn’t mean there’s not still TONS of artwork and insights from the artists themselves to discover and explore!

Here’s what to expect during AmFab Open Studios 2020…

In-Person Studio Visits

In-person studio visits will be held by invitation and appointment only (handicapped access will need to be arranged in advance). Please see below for details:

  • AmFab will be following all CDC guidelines for building capacity / masks / sanitizer stations / etc. including, but not limited to:

    • All those who wish to enter the building are required to wear a face mask or cloth face covering.

    • Exclusive use of the building’s East Entrance.

    • One-way arrows for traffic on each floor.

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NO drop-ins will be allowed.

All appointments are to be made directly with the artist. If you wish to visit more than one artist, you need to make a separate appointment with each artist. Appointments and timing are at the discretion of the artist on a first-come, first-served basis. Please Email each artist you wish to visit for a time slot:

Floor 2

  • Mila Lanfranco, Studio 202: milalanfranco@aol.com

  • Ayn Kraven, Studio 213: ak@aynkraven.com

Floor 3

  • Susan Newbold, Studio 304: snewb4488@gmail.com

  • Richard Killeaney, Studio 309: richard@ocheltreedesign.com

Floor 4

  • Holly Hawthorn, Studio 402: hollyh52@gmail.com

  • Carly Julius, Studio 404: carlymjulius@gmail.com

  • Linda Colletta, Studio 406: linda@lindacolletta.com

  • Brechin Morgan, Studio 408: brecmorgan@aol.com

  • Jocelyn Armstrong, Studio 410: jocelyn.armstrong@gmail.com

  • Kyle Goldbach, Studio 412: kyle.goldbach@gmail.com

Virtual Studio Tours Via AmFab’s Website, Facebook & Instagram*

Open Studios only comes once a year! Take hold of this opportunity to “meet” painters, sculptors, bookmakers, quilt makers, printmakers, ceramic artists, photographers, and more during this two-day artisan spectacular. Take a virtual tour of the artist’s studios right from the comfort of your own home! Tours will be available on the AmFab website, as well as on our Facebook & Instagram pages.

Exclusive Video Interviews with the Artists*

A former textile factory, the “AmFab” Arts Building is bursting with practicing artists and skilled craftsmen and craftswomen within their respective modalities. Tune into AmFab's website, Facebook, and Instagram to access video footage of AmFab’s artists— exclusive to the Open Studios 2020 event! Get to know the artists behind the masterpieces and listen in as they discuss their magnificent artwork.

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Be sure to check our website, Facebook page, and Instagram profile for videos about these amazing artists:

  • Mila Lianfranco

  • Crystal Heiden

  • Ayn Craven

  • Kate Eisenmann

  • Susan Newbold

  • Tom Mezzannotte

  • Mary Dwyer

  • Deborah Dutko

  • Holly Hawthorn

  • Linn Cassetta

  • Linda Colletta

  • Brechin Morgan

  • Jocelyn Armstrong

  • Carley Julius

*All 360° photos & video taken in advance of Open Studios weekend.

Earlier Event: November 9
You're Invited: Open Studios 2019!
Later Event: November 13
You're Invited: Open Studios 2021