Call Description

Five Points Small Works Juried Exhibition 2025

ABOUT:

Five Points Arts, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization located in Torrington, CT.

Five Points Arts, one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected arts non-profits, is accepting submissions for its 2025 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 2026 solo exhibition in Five Points Gallery.

Exhibition Dates: July 25 – September 6, 2025

Exhibition Location: Five Points Gallery

7 Water Street, Torrington, CT 06790

fivepointsarts.org | Phone: 860-618-7222

Open: Tuesday - Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Closed on Mondays

Award: A solo exhibition in Five Points Gallery in 2026.

Opening Reception & Award Announcement: Friday, July 25, 6-8 PM (Award announced at 7 pm)

Juror: Jill Enfield

Jill Enfield is based out of the Hudson Valley in New York State. She is the author of three books on alternative photographic processes and teaches workshops throughout the world on the subject. Enfield’s work is part of many museum and private collections including the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, Texas, the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, MO, and the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris, France. Her wet collodion portraits and Glasshouse of Immigrants was featured at the Ellis Island Museum and Photoville in DUMBO, NY, and the Annenberg Center of Photography in LA.

OPEN CALL INFORMATION & GUIDELINES:

April 13, 2025 - Submissions begin on CaFE.

June 8, 2025: 11:59 PM (MST) - Submission deadline

June 10 - 22, 2025 - Jurying process

June 24, 2025 - Notification of Acceptance on CaFE.

July 19, 2025: 5 PM - Deadline for receiving all artwork (shipped & in person)

July 25, 2025 - Exhibition opens, Reception: 6-8 PM, winner announcement at 7 pm.

September 6, 2025: Saturday at 5 PM - Exhibition ends

September 7, 2025 - Sunday, 10 AM - 3 PM - In-person artwork pickup

September 17, 2025 - All shipped artwork sent back to artists.

ELIGIBILITY:

This is an International Juried Call for Small Works

●      Only works equal to or smaller than 24 inches (including frame) in any dimension will be considered for exhibition.

●      Open to all artists emerging and established, 18 years or older.

●        Only original artworks, in any style or medium - that have not been previously exhibited at Five Points Gallery will be considered.

ENTRY FEE:

A $35.00 entry fee will be charged for up to three works. VISA, Discover, MasterCard, or American Express will be accepted through the CaFE website.

SUBMISSIONS:

Five Points will only accept submissions through callforentry.org (CaFE). Entries submitted via email or direct mail will not be considered.

GUIDELINES:                 

●      Up to three works per artist may be submitted.

●      Dimensions cannot exceed 24 inches in any direction (including frame).

●      Any work requiring assembly or installation must be accompanied by detailed written instructions with reference photos.

●      No artwork substitutions are allowed. No work on display may be removed before the close of the exhibition.

●      All artwork must be for sale. A standard commission of 50% will be retained on all sales.

SELECTED ARTWORK:

●      All work must be ready for installation. Works on paper can be installed with magnets. Framed works must be wired.

●      All submitted works must be labeled on the back: Artist Name, Title, Date, Artwork Medium, Dimension, and Price - (If artwork is mixed media, please list all materials).

●      All accepted works should be accompanied by a printed Artist Statement to be featured in an exhibition binder. (Please limit to 1 page).

●      Artwork that is misrepresented or unsuitable for presentation will be refused/returned.

DELIVERY AND SHIPPED ARTWORK:

ALL shipped artwork must be shipped to the following address: Five Points Arts, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790.

In-person drop offs can be delivered to Five Points Gallery or the Five Points Arts Center

Artwork Delivery Period:  June 25 – July 19, 2025 - All work must be delivered by July 19, 5:00 PM.

The deadline for receiving all works is firm.

·       Delivery of any accepted artwork will only be received during the stated open days/hours.

·       Shipped artwork: please provide gallery staff with any shipping/tracking information.

·       All shipped artwork must include a prepaid return shipping label.

·       Please include a cover sheet in the packaging with the artist’s name, telephone number, Email, title of work, date, medium, dimension, and price. Packaging exterior must also be clearly labeled.

·       All work must be packaged in a manner that allows the materials to be re-used for return.

·       Any artwork that is received damaged, will be reported back to the artists, and may not be included.

·       Any work not picked up on the stated date cannot be stored and will be disposed of as deemed appropriate by the Gallery.

·       In the case of inadequate or nonexistent return postage, works cannot be stored and will be disposed of as deemed appropriate by the Gallery.

ALL shipped artwork must be shipped to the following address: Five Points Arts, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790.

AGREEMENT:

Five Points reserves the right to photograph accepted artwork for publicity purposes.

Five Points Arts reserves the right to keep or dispose of any artwork that is not picked up or given proper prepaid return shipping coverage. 

Exhibition Location:

Five Points Gallery

7 Water Street, Torrington, CT 06790

fivepointsarts.org | Phone: 860-618-7222

Open: Tuesday - Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 PM (closed on Mondays)

Artwork Delivery:

Five Points Arts Center

855 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790

fivepointsarts.org | Phone: 860-618-2167

Open: Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed on Sundays)

Application Requirements

Up to three works per artist may be submitted.

Dimensions cannot exceed 24 inches in any direction (including frame).

All artwork must be for sale. A standard commission of 50% will be retained on all sales.

Please provide an Artist Statement if available.

Eligibility Criteria

This is an International Juried Call for Small Works

●      Only works equal to or smaller than 24 inches (including frame) in any dimension will be considered for exhibition.

●      Open to all artists emerging and established, 18 years or older.

●        Only original artworks, in any style or medium - that have not been previously exhibited at Five Points Gallery will be considered.