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.
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.
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.