Schelfhaudt Art Gallery at University of Bridgeport
Located in the Arnold Bernhard Center for the Arts and Humanities, the Schelfhaudt Art Gallery is a vibrant cultural hub on University of Bridgeport's campus. Named after renowned artist and curator Peter Schelfhaudt, the 3,200-square-foot gallery showcases innovative and thought-provoking exhibitions that reflect the intersection of art, technology, and community. The gallery reopened in October 2025, signaling a renewed commitment to the arts and creative expression at UB.
Current and upcoming exhibitions
The BIG Beautiful Bridgeport Art Trail Show - Connections
November 8-January 15, 2025
Curator: Suzanne Kachmar
Reception: Saturday, November 8, 5:30-8 p.m.
As part of the annual Bridgeport Art Trail, this large group exhibition titled Connections celebrates the diversity and reach of the local art community. Featuring fiber art, sculpture, drawings, paintings, photography, and interactive installations, the show includes works by artists such as Carlos Biernnay, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Rick Shaefer, and many more. The Artists Collective of Westport also presents a multimedia showcase in the adjoining gallery space.
Previous exhibitions
The Schelfhaudt Gallery has a rich history of exhibitions that span decades, including solo and group shows featuring painting, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art. Prior to its 2025 reopening, the gallery hosted numerous exhibitions of some of the most important artists in American art, like Robert Motherwell, Red Grooms, Louise Nevelson, and Alice Neel. Photos from the gallery archives are being digitized and will soon be available for public viewing.
AI: Co-Create
October 2-November 7, 2025
Curator: Peter Schelfhaudt
The gallery’s reopening exhibition, AI: Co-Create, explored the dynamic collaboration between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Featuring sculpture, photography, digital art, and multimedia installations, this show challenged traditional boundaries and invited viewers to consider how technology can enhance artistic expression. Paintings, sculptures, poems, and videos by artists like Yuliya Lanina, Horst Weber, Alison Pasquini, and Claudia Conroy were complemented by the illumination of the famous dome on the exterior of the building, featuring the artwork of Bridgeport resident Phillip Baldwin.