ARTSPACE-Torrington Opens First Show of the 2013 Season

ARTSPACE-Torrington, located at 33 Main Street in Downtown

Torrington, begins its 2013 season with an exciting show of one-of-a-kind photographs by West Hartford artist, Robert Calafiore whose work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions.  Most recently, Calafiore’s work has been shown at the New Britain Museum of American Art, the Nina Freudenheim Gallery (Buffalo, NY), Nest (New York City), as well as the  University of New England (Portland, ME), and the University of Massachusetts (Dartmouth, MA).

The series of work shown at the ARTSPACE-Torrington gallery consists of large C-print photographs, 40” x 30”, taken with a pinhole camera.  This particular series features ordinary glass objects which are lit and photographed. The type and intensity of lighting, length of exposure, and color and surface of the subject can be controlled by the artist to produce varying results. The end result is a one-of-a-kind image which is produced without creating film negatives or digital technology.  Part of Mr. Calafiore’s interest lies in the ability of the pinhole camera to transform ordinary objects into items of beauty.

The opening reception for Mr. Calafiore will be held in the gallery on Friday, January 25^th  from 6-8 p.m.  Mr. Calafiore will present an artist talk on Friday, Feburary 8^th at 6 p.m. 

The public is encouraged to visit the gallery during normal hours:  Fridays from 6-8 and Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4.  The gallery is also open by appointment; to schedule an appointment, please contact Executive Director, Judith McElhone (860-309-2932).   ARTSPACE-Torrington may also be open during special downtown events. 

About ARTSPACE

ARTSPACE-Torrington is supported in part by the Torrington Downtown Partners and the Arts and Culture Commission of Torrington (ACT).   33 Main Street, located at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Downtown Torrington, is a former retail space that is now home to the city’s newest gallery.  Each month, a new show of contemporary work by one or more professional artists will be featured in the gallery.     

For further information about ARTSPACE-Torrington please visit www.artspacetorrington.orgwww.artspacetorrington.org.  For area information www.litchfieldhills.com

Open Studio Event at Whiting Mills December 1 & 2

The Open Studio, on Dec. 1 – Dec. 2 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. is being held at Whiting Mills.  This event is hosted by the artists that reside in this historic building located in Winsted on 100 Whiting Street.

Cheryl Bartley Designs

Just getting around is half the fun as Whiting Mills has some of the oldest working freight elevators in the State.  There are over 30 artists, artisans, quilters, photographers, potters, woodworkers, specialty shops and much more to explore.

The Mill is has been decorated by the watchful eye and creative genius of Steven Silvester who bedecks the mill with an array of lights and chairs. He has even created a movie that you can watch as you move from floor to floor.


At this annual event each artist offers a variety of items in different media for sale. In addition to touring four floors of this historic building, visitors may enjoy art and craft demonstrations at some of the working art studios.  Each artist, in their respective studios, will offer free food and drinks to visitors. A strolling guitar player, kids activities and door prizes add to the festive atmosphere.

The Whiting Mills is located at 100 Whiting Street, Winsted, Connecticut.  For information call 860-738-2240. Visit www.whitingmills.com. 

For area information visit www.litchfieldhills.com