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SUMMARY:Portfolio Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 2\, 2024 \n11 AM – 3 PM \nFive Points Arts Center \nA day of advisement\, guidance and conversation – FREE and welcome to everyone of all ages and experience levels. \n  \nHigh school\, community college students and adults of all ages interested in applying to 4-year schools will have the opportunity to get feedback on their portfolios and learn more about college policies. \nPersonal Enrichment: Working full time\, retired or just want to explore the arts? Find out how best to do this. \n  \nRepresentatives from the following colleges will review work and answer questions regarding their programs: \n\nUniversity of Hartford\, Hartford Art School\nCT State – Northwestern\nUniversity of Connecticut\, College of Art\nCentral Connecticut State University\, College of Art\nUniversity of Massachusetts\, College of Art\n\n\n  \nBring one or more works of art in any medium\, or a full portfolio \nCall (860) 618-2167 for more information
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/portfolio-day-2/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Experimental Screenprint
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brooke Toczylowski \nDates: Thursdays\, November 7\, 14 & 21\, 2024 \nTime: 1:00 – 4:00 PM  \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $157.50 \nNon-Members: $175   \n\nWhether you are new to screenprinting or looking to explore an alternative approach\, this workshop introduces a variety of analog methods to achieve dynamic and layered sceenprints while encouraging experimentation and embracing the unexpected. Learn to use a variety of techniques for making screenprint negatives\, including creating stencils\, ink drawing\, realia\, collage\, and drawing fluid. These will be applied in the planning and design of your own printing project\, which will guide participants through the full screenprinting process. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/experimental-screenprint/2024-11-07/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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SUMMARY:Woodcarving 101: Comfort Bird
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Leo Hein  \nDate: Saturday\, November 9\, 2024 \nTime: 10 AM – 2 PM  \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $72 \nNon-Members: $80 \n\nHone your woodcarving skills in this comprehensive workshop designed for any level of experience. Participants will learn safe and effective carving techniques used to create a finished handheld comfort bird made of pine. Master woodcarver\, Leo Hein\, will demonstrate tool safety\, tool maintenance\, and guide participants through the carving process using their own tools. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/woodcarving-101-comfort-bird/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Jewelry Making: Herringbone Beaded Cuff Bracelet
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Barbara Asher \nDate: Saturday\, November 9\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $72 \nNon-Members: $80 \n\nLearn how to create a dazzling\, customizable beaded cuff bracelet with Instructor\, Barbara Asher\, and explore a form of African beadwork associated with the Ndebele who incorporate stunning beadwork in their culture. Participants will be guided through the completion of one bracelet\, which can be recreated and tailored in a variety of styles and sizing – making it perfect for gifts. No beading or jewelry-making experience required! \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/jewelry-making-herringbone-beaded-cuff-bracelet/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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SUMMARY:Experimental Screenprint
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brooke Toczylowski \nDates: Thursdays\, November 7\, 14 & 21\, 2024 \nTime: 1:00 – 4:00 PM  \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $157.50 \nNon-Members: $175   \n\nWhether you are new to screenprinting or looking to explore an alternative approach\, this workshop introduces a variety of analog methods to achieve dynamic and layered sceenprints while encouraging experimentation and embracing the unexpected. Learn to use a variety of techniques for making screenprint negatives\, including creating stencils\, ink drawing\, realia\, collage\, and drawing fluid. These will be applied in the planning and design of your own printing project\, which will guide participants through the full screenprinting process. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/experimental-screenprint/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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SUMMARY:Experimental Screenprint
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brooke Toczylowski \nDates: Thursdays\, November 7\, 14 & 21\, 2024 \nTime: 1:00 – 4:00 PM  \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $157.50 \nNon-Members: $175   \n\nWhether you are new to screenprinting or looking to explore an alternative approach\, this workshop introduces a variety of analog methods to achieve dynamic and layered sceenprints while encouraging experimentation and embracing the unexpected. Learn to use a variety of techniques for making screenprint negatives\, including creating stencils\, ink drawing\, realia\, collage\, and drawing fluid. These will be applied in the planning and design of your own printing project\, which will guide participants through the full screenprinting process. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/experimental-screenprint/2024-11-21/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Small Works Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Five Points Arts\, one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected arts nonprofits\, is accepting submissions for its 2024 Small Works Juried Exhibition. Open to all artists 18 years or older working in any style or medium. All accepted works will be exhibited at Five Points Gallery and on the Five Points website. The one award will be a 2025 solo exhibition in Five Points Gallery.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall Dates: August 18 – October 6\, 2024\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibition Dates: November 22\, 2024 – January 4\, 2025\n Location: Five Points Gallery\, 7 Water Street\, Torrington\, CT 06790\nAward: A solo exhibition in Five Points Gallery in 2025.\nOpening Reception & Award Announcement: Friday\, November 22\, 6-8 PM (Award announced at 7 pm)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuror: Steven Holmes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven Holmes has been the curator of The Cartin Collection since 2005 and previously served as adjunct curator of contemporary art at the Bass Museum in Miami Beach and as Director of Visual Arts and Public Programming at Real Art Ways in Hartford. His projects have included exhibitions in New York\, Paris\, Berlin\, London\, Miami\, Boston\, and Hartford and he has been a visiting critic at Skowhegan\, the Ontario College of Art and Design\, Yale School of Art\, Art Omi\, University of Connecticut\, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design\, University of Lethbridge and Hartford Art School. Projects have been reviewed in The New York Times\, Art in America\, Art Forum\, The New Yorker Magazine\, LeMonde\, and Die Zeit.  Holmes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and History from the University of Toronto\, a Master of Theological Studies in Religion and Culture from Harvard University\, and a Master of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPEN CALL INFORMATION & GUIDELINES: \nAugust 18\, 2024\, at midnight – Submissions begin on CaFE. \nOctober 6\, 2024: 11:59 PM – Submission deadline \nOctober 8- 15\, 2024 – Jurying process \nOctober 16\, 2024 – Notification of Acceptance on CaFE. \nNovember 13\, 2024: 5 PM – Deadline for receiving all artwork (shipped & In-person) \nNovember 22\, 2024 – Exhibition opens\, Reception: 6-8 PM\, winner announcement at 7 pm. \nJanuary 4\, 2025: Saturday at 5 PM – Exhibition ends \nJanuary 5\, 2025 – Sunday\, 10 AM – 3 PM – In-person artwork pickup \nJanuary 15\, 2025 – All shipped artwork sent back to artists. \nFive Points Gallery \n7 Water Street\, Torrington\, CT 06790 \nfivepointsarts.org | Phone: 860-618-7222 \nGallery Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 PM | Closed on Mondays \nFor more information visit the events page via the events link to the right.
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/31681/
LOCATION:Five Points Gallery\, 33 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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