Five Points Arts 2026 Print Festival Weekend

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Subject: Five Points Arts 2026 Print Festival Weekend

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Five Points Arts Presents the 2026 Print Festival Weekend – A Festival for Everyone!

A Celebration of Printmaking featuring BIG INK, an International Juried Print Exhibition, Printmaking Demonstrations and Hands-on printmaking activities.  

FREE and OPEN TO ALL!   Saturday & Sunday, July 18 - 19, 10 AM to 4PM

TORRINGTON, Conn. — Five Points Arts welcomes artists, collectors, and visitors of all ages to the 2026 Print Festival Weekend, July 18–19, at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive in Torrington. Celebrating the rich tradition of printmaking, the festival transforms the Arts Center into a vibrant destination where centuries-old techniques meet contemporary artistic expression.

At the heart of the festival is BIG INK, an extraordinary printmaking experience unlike any other in New England. Sixteen selected artists will arrive with monumental woodblocks they have spent months carving by hand. Throughout the weekend, these large-scale works will be inked and printed using BIG INK's massive traveling press, Big Tuna, in dramatic live demonstrations.

The festival also features the International Juried Print Exhibition, showcasing 82 fine art prints selected from over 400 submissions from 31 US States, Canada and Japan. One Best in Show will be selected by the juror, Master Printmaker and Art Educator, Kathleen Schroeder, and will receive a solo exhibition at Five Points Gallery in 2027.    

Visitors are invited to tour the Five Points Arts Center - observe print demonstrations in screen printing, etching, lithography, monotype, digital and offset printing; participate in fun Hands-on printing activities for all ages; shop the book and tag sale; vote for the best print in the juried exhibit; and take a chance to win a $100 gift certificate.    Visitors can also explore Five Points’ bucolic grounds, walk the John Brown Trail and enjoy tacos from the Taco Shack food truck and Peaches ‘n Cream ice cream. 

"The Print Festival is a celebration of artists, craftsmanship, and the enduring power of printmaking," said Judith McElhone, Executive Director of Five Points Arts. "Art has the power to bring people together, inspire curiosity, and connect us through shared experiences. Whether you are an experienced collector, an artist, or someone discovering printmaking for the very first time, the festival offers everyone the opportunity to experience this extraordinary art form up close. At Five Points, we believe art is for everyone.”

Print Festival Sponsors

Yield Industries, Inc., Anna & Steven Webersen, McElhone Construction, Northwest Community Bank, Charles W. & Molly Roraback, Thomaston Savings Bank, Aaron and Kathleen Borkowski, Gallagher Insurance, Jeffrey Tillou Antiques, Jerry’s Artarama West Hartford, LADA, P.C. Land Planners, Borghesi Buiding & Engineering Co. Inc., Eastside Electric, Inc., Fire Equipment Headquarters, Litchfield Hills Nursery, Ryonet/Screenprinting.com, Soundworks & Security, Torrington Savings Bank, Zeller Tire & Auto Center. 

The 2026 Five Points Arts Print Festival Weekend takes place July 18–19, 10AM to 4PM, at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, Connecticut.

For additional information, please visit:  https://fivepointsarts.org/events/print-festival-2026/

About Five Points Arts

Five Points Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization. Five Points has significantly contributed to the revitalization of Torrington through the establishment of the Five Points Gallery as a premier art venue in Connecticut, the Five Points Annex, a community Pop-up rental space, the Five Points Launchpad Initiative, and the new Five Points Arts Center. The Arts Center is a transformative multi-year project that will further the positive impact of the arts in this region. Supporting arts, culture, and tourism is a cornerstone of Northwest Connecticut’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The Five Points’ mission is 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. For more information about the Five Points, please visit www.fivepointsarts.org.

 

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Karl Goulet
Gallery Director, Five Points Arts
860-618-7222 | kgo...@fivepointsarts.org
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