Kate Micucci
News release:
50+ vintage and maker vendors, live screen printing, a candle-making workshop, and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of one of the world’s largest vintage poster restoration studios
The Art is Good Vintage Market returns on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Foolproof Brewery, 800 Union Avenue in Bridgeport. Admission and parking are free, and the market is family friendly. More than 50 vendors will sell vintage finds, vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl and handmade goods. The headline attraction: actress, comedian and musician Kate Micucci will live-paint an art car in front of market guests.
A celebrity art car, painted live
Micucci is best known for her roles on The Big Bang Theory and Scrubs, and as the voice of Velma in the Scooby-Doo franchise. She has more than 1.1 million combined followers on social media.
The Art Car is generously provided by The Delamar, the boutique hotel collection owned by car collector and enthusiast Charles Mallory. A visionary in hospitality, Mallory has long understood the importance of art in his hotels. He values art as an essential part of the overall guest experience, making The Delamar a natural partner for Kate’s rolling masterpiece.
The finished art car will anchor Micucci’s upcoming exhibition at Samuel Owen Gallery, 80 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT, opening November 5, 2026.
Something for everyone
• 50+ vendors: vintage finds, vintage clothing, jewelry, vinyl records and local makers
• Candle-making workshop: guests make their own candle to take home
• Live screen printing by Washout Prints
• Coffee bar by Sound Coffee
A rare look inside Poster Conservation
Poster Conservation (@posterconservation, 370,000 followers) will open its restoration studio to the first 20 people who sign up on its social media. It is one of the few working vintage poster restoration studios in the world, and arguably the largest. Owner Lee Milazzo will lead a one-hour guided tour showing how vintage posters are restored by hand.
“ We are so excited to continue to grow the Art is Good Vintage Market at Foolproof Brewery in Bridgeport. In a few short months we have built an amazing community of artist, vintage vendors and makers through Art is Good and we are excited to continue to grow.” Said: Lee Milazzo.
Event details
What
Art is Good Vintage Market with live painting by Kate Micucci
When
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Where
Foolproof Brewery, 800 Union Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Admission
Free
Parking
Free
Good to know
Kid and dog-friendly
Poster Conservation Studio tour
First 20 sign-ups via @posterconservation
Website
Instagram & TikTok
@artisgoodofficial
Contact
Media opportunities: Kate Micucci painting the art car live; interviews with Micucci and organizers; vendor b-roll; Washout Prints screen printing on site. Contact hello@artisgood.com to arrange interviews or camera access.
About Art is Good
Art is Good hosts vintage and artisan markets that bring together local makers, collectors artist and small businesses. We are a new market that has rapidly assembled a network of vendors, patrons and non-profits. We are very proud of the community we are building in Bridgeport, and we are looking forward to making Art is Good a permanent, long team event.
About Samuel Owen Gallery
Samuel Owen Gallery located at 80 Greenwich Avenue represents a wide variety of contemporary artist from around the world. Most notably, Shepard Fairy, Damien Hirst, David Yarrow and Hunt Slonem. The gallery has a strong collector base and is excited to partner with Art is Good. Instagram & TikTok @samuelowen
About Poster Conservation
Poster Conservation is the world leader in vintage poster restoration. They restore original Vintage posters and billboards by hand and shares its work with 370,000 followers on Instagram at @posterconservation. The studio is owned by Lee Milazzo.
