Downtown Bridgeport radiates with diversity. Its many hues of humans, food, art, and business make it a place unlike any other. And yet, our Downtown is underutilized. Our Color It In public mural campaign was developed so that residents, workers, business owners, and local artists could take action and add to the vibrancy of our diverse Downtown. Through Color It In, we invite stakeholders to spread color and joy through public art, activations, and events with the goals of economic development, creating a distinct district identity, and improving quality of life for all members of our community.

After our initial success gathering community support to paint a ground mural along the centrally located Peacock Alley in Downtown Bridgeport, we are now seeking to fund a series of murals in pedestrian plazas that will create a pathway connected by visual art through different elements of the neighborhood. Each site will service and enhance the experience of residents, daytime workers, and visitors to the Downtown, while welcoming those individuals to explore different areas of the district. The selected installations will connect the recently completed Broad Street Steps with the ground mural at Peacock Alley, and then across our Main Street corridor. We believe the multi-functional spaces created will encourage lingering time in the district and at local businesses, while offering an amenity for Downtown residents and office workers.