Brief History
Founded in 2012, Five Points Gallery presents exhibition of regional, national and international artists. Located on the corner of Water and Main Streets in the heart of historic downtown Torrington,Five Points boosts visitors from nearly every town in Connecticut, 19 states and 9 countries.
In 2018 Five Points Gallery officially changed its name to the Five Points Center for the Visual Arts. Although Five Points has never been “just” a gallery, the transformative additions of The Five Points Hartford Art School, University of Hartford Launchpad Initiative and the new community pop-up gallery, the Five Points Annex, have prompted this name change in order to better reflect Five Points’ commitment to community outreach and the further expansion of its educational programs.
The Five Points Center for the Visual Arts is actively exploring the purchase of the former University of Connecticut Regional Campus on University Drive in Torrington, while still maintaining its firm commitment to its downtown presence. The campus property with its well-maintained 29,000 - square foot classroom building and 90 bucolic acres, is envisioned as a dynamic facility for cutting edge exploration and community driven activity. This nearly unprecedented combination of a respected contemporary gallery and a state of the art educational center complete with an Art Park has the potential to significantly strengthen the social fabric and economic health of our region and State.
In 2018 Five Points Gallery officially changed its name to the Five Points Center for the Visual Arts. Although Five Points has never been “just” a gallery, the transformative additions of The Five Points Hartford Art School, University of Hartford Launchpad Initiative and the new community pop-up gallery, the Five Points Annex, have prompted this name change in order to better reflect Five Points’ commitment to community outreach and the further expansion of its educational programs.
The Five Points Center for the Visual Arts is actively exploring the purchase of the former University of Connecticut Regional Campus on University Drive in Torrington, while still maintaining its firm commitment to its downtown presence. The campus property with its well-maintained 29,000 - square foot classroom building and 90 bucolic acres, is envisioned as a dynamic facility for cutting edge exploration and community driven activity. This nearly unprecedented combination of a respected contemporary gallery and a state of the art educational center complete with an Art Park has the potential to significantly strengthen the social fabric and economic health of our region and State.
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Mission
To champion and nurture artists at all stages of their careers and to empower a diverse community through the presentation of inspiring exhibitions and educational initiatives.
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Goals
Leadership:
Develop a team consisting of an effective and skilled Executive Board and staff equipped with optimal resources to further the mission of the gallery.
Program:
Present challenging contemporary visual arts exhibitions and events, which enrich, educate and inspire a diverse community.
Facility:
To establish a permanent facility in downtown Torrington which maintains the visibility and aesthetic standard of Five Points Gallery while allowing for growth and accessibility.
PR/Communications:
To promote the awareness of the arts through consistent marketing and progressive communications with existing and potential artists, audiences and donors.
Finance:
To build sustainable financial strength through major fundraising initiatives, grant writing, capital campaigns, donor cultivation and endowment planning.
Develop a team consisting of an effective and skilled Executive Board and staff equipped with optimal resources to further the mission of the gallery.
Program:
Present challenging contemporary visual arts exhibitions and events, which enrich, educate and inspire a diverse community.
Facility:
To establish a permanent facility in downtown Torrington which maintains the visibility and aesthetic standard of Five Points Gallery while allowing for growth and accessibility.
PR/Communications:
To promote the awareness of the arts through consistent marketing and progressive communications with existing and potential artists, audiences and donors.
Finance:
To build sustainable financial strength through major fundraising initiatives, grant writing, capital campaigns, donor cultivation and endowment planning.