FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Rowena White 203-257-0031
BRIDGEPORT YOUTH HONOR LOCAL HEROES THROUGH ART EXHIBITION
CATALYST CT AND HOUSATONIC MUSEUM OF ART PRESENT “ROOTED IN COMMUNITY: PORTRAITS OF EVERYDAY HEROES, CHAPTER 2”
WHO: Student Artists: Jasmine Acevedo, Jermel Allen, Phillip Brockenberry, Alex Echevarria, Israel Gonzalez, Madicyn Johnson, Jaylynd Leon, Carlos Marcolino, Nacirema McKenna-Evans, Juan Medina, Jeremiah Nembhard, Alexandra Pascoal, Carlos Walker, Noah Womack, Representatives; Catalyst CT
WHAT: Catalyst CT, in partnership with the Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA), will present Rooted in Community: Portraits of Everyday Heroes, Chapter 2, an exhibition featuring original works in photography, paintings, and sculptures created by young artists participating in Catalyst CT programs.
The exhibition highlights local “Everyday Heroes,” in Bridgeport whose leadership, mentorship, and service continue to positively impact the community. Through hands-on artistic expression, participating youth explored themes of inspiration, resilience, and personal growth.
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 2026
5:30pm-7pm
WHERE: Housatonic Museum of Art
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT
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About Catalyst CT
Catalyst CT works diligently to be a part of the solution to reduce youth and gun violence, advocate for healthier communities, and create a positive impact that extends far beyond today for the underserved and marginalized youth, families, and neighborhoods throughout Southwestern CT and beyond. To learn more, visit our website catalystct.org.
About the Housatonic Museum of Art
The Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA) holds one of the largest art collections of any community college in the United States with over 7,000 artworks. The focus of the HMA is modern and contemporary American and European art, including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Romare Bearden, Cindy Sherman, and Jenny Holzer. The collection also includes artwork from Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Unlike most campus museums, the HMA displays selections of its collection throughout CT State Housatonic. Visitors also enjoy the special exhibitions and programs offered in the Burt Chernow Galleries. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit HousatonicMuseum.org