Five Points Arts hosts a variety of programs and events – community activities, guest speakers, special celebrations, benefits, as well as ongoing group meetings for artists and art enthusiasts.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Presented by Paula Josa Jones, featuring performers from our community
Sunday, July 5, 2026
2 – 5 PM
Celebrating the power we, the people, have to shape the next 250 years of our great American Experiment.
FREE ADMISSION
Dance Performances • Music • Art Tent • Global Food truck
Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT
Five Points Arts Center
Friday, July 17, 6-8 PM
• Print Festival Weekend Opening Celebration
• Live Auction: 10 Prints by 10 renowned Printmakers
• Exclusive Preview of the International Juried Print Exhibition
• Live Music Performance by Gomez & Sadlon, Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
• Specialty hors d’oeuvres, wine
• Cocktails by Litchfield Distillery
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday, July 19, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM
Artists creating large-scale prints on BIG INK’s legendary press
International Juried Print Show Exhibited throughout the Arts Center
Demonstrations of: Screen Print, Fine Art Digital, Offset printing, Lithography, Printing on Ceramics, and more!
Interactive hands-on print activities for all ages,
Festival book sale and gift shop
The Taco Shack Food Truck
Five Points Arts Center
Saturday, July 25, 2 – 4 PM
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
ONGOING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Uninstructed
Fridays (weekly)
10 AM – 1 PM
Join an open studio space where creatives, makers and artists of all levels work alongside one another in an inspiring and supportive environment. Bring materials or a creative project to work on, all mediums are welcome!
lead by Judy McElhone
Tuesday (monthly)
2 – 3 PM
Bring an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with fellow artists. All skill levels and mediums are welcome!
moderated by Bill Haygood
Thursday (monthly)
2 – 3 PM
Share in thought-provoking and engaging discussion on the visual arts and the creative journey. Each month focuses on a book or books on a common art-related topic.
Watch now:
Judy McElhone, Founder/Executive Director of Five Points Arts, joins as a guest on Fox61 News discussing the organization and its impact on Torrington as a growing cultural district.
Aired: May 30, 2025
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