Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025
Every person has a unique strength to offer the world, and the greatest gift is sharing that power with the next generation. Over the course of four months, student artists learned important lessons from everyday heroes who impact Bridgeport’s communities and beyond. They run small businesses and grassroots organizations, advocate for equal rights, and raise the next generation.
This exhibition is an homage to these secret superheroes who make the world better. Based on the lessons that they learned from these dynamic individuals, the student artists created photographs and paintings for the exhibition with the mentorship of Tyese Williams, Robert Stone, and Alicia Cobb.
The exhibition features original works of art by Alexandra Pascoal, Jasmine Acevedo, Santiago Mota, Alex Echeverria, Jermel Allen, and Jaylynd Leon. The exhibition is presented in partnership with the Housatonic Museum of Art and Catalyst CT.
Exhibition made possible by the generous support of The Eileen Harris Norton Foundation. Special thanks to Milford Photo. Curated by Robert Stone, M.F.A. with support from the Housatonic Museum of Art staff.
Special thanks to Noel Sepulveda at Preventive Health Solutions; Kelvin Ayala at Karaoke on Main; Louis Zayas at Bijou Theater; Vanessa Liles at PT Partners; Isaac Redd Vann at YMCA and Daddy Backwards Entertainment, Matilda Rodrigues at Educational Advocate; Don Wilson at Bridgeport Youth Lacrosse Inc.; Christopher Hayes Jr.; Fary Palacios at Diamond District Barber Shop; Raquel Rivera at A Pinch of Salt, LLC; Melissa Perez Constantine at Catalyst CT The HUB; Joe and Carol Goss of Gifted Hands Boxing Academy; Chris Velez at Future Painting LLC; Evelyn Medina PT Partners; Brandon Clark at Park City Music Hall; Alicia Cobb at Art Simplicated; Adrian Albelo at Printhouse Custom Apparel; Quason Robinson and Christopher Ramirez at Gifted Hands Boxing; and John Lett at Hip Hop 1001.
Free and open to the public.
Lafayette Hall, CT State Housatonic (900 Lafayette Blvd)
About 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 almost 7,000 artworks. The HMA offers students and the community alike the opportunity to view original artworks spanning from ancient to contemporary art throughout the 300,000 square foot campus. Visitors also enjoy the special exhibitions and programs offered in the Burt Chernow Galleries.
The HMA is free and open to the public Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 7pm. Free parking available in the CT State Housatonic lot (870 Lafayette Blvd). Call 203-332-5052 or visit us at www.housatonicmuseum.org.
About Catalyst CT
Established in 1985, Catalyst CT is the only nonprofit provider in Connecticut that combines direct service, community capacity-building, public policy, and advocacy under one roof. Formerly known as RYASAP, our new name carries with it an even deeper commitment to serving as a catalyst for positive change in Connecticut. We tackle tough issues by preventing street violence, mediating and resolving conflict, improving school climate, boosting mental health, and planting the seeds for a healthy, safe, and restorative life. To learn more, visit our website catalystct.org.
