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5 Points Gallery is pleased to present Winter at 5 Points: Gallery Members Exhibit, bringing together new and recent works from the gallery’s member artists in a winter presentation shaped by distinct voices, materials, and ways of seeing. Start the New Year off right and join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday January 16th from 6 - 9pm where you can view a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture by our ten Triangle-based artists. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through February 14, 2026.

In this whimsical painting by King Nobuyoshi Godwin (pictured below), a few animal friends watch their favorite show on "cub tv".

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"THE DONKEY IS HAVING A RELAXING DAY BECAUSE IT IS WATCHING CUB TV"
by King Nobuyoshi Godwin
(acrylic on canvas, 12 x 9 inches)

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"FORGOTTEN PLACES" by Kerry Burch
(acrylic painting, 12" x 16")

Please join us for 5 Point Gallery's Third Friday Holiday Reception on Friday, December 19th from 6 to 9 pm. The evening offers a warm and festive way to enjoy local art and reflect on the year’s close. The current exhibit presents new work in a variety of media, with a special focus on Susan Woodson's "Under the Trees", a series that follows the subtle play of light and movement beneath the forest canopy. All works will be available for last-minute holiday purchases. The exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through January 10, 2026.

Do stop in to eat, drink and be merry while surrounded by the works of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. The moon is aglow in "Pepper Moon", a timeless painting by Yuko Nogami Taylor (pictured below).

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"PEPPER MOON" by Yuko Nogami Taylor
(Nihonga style painting, wood panel wrapped with Kozo Washi paper with silver color leaf, 12 x 9 inches)

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5 Points Gallery is proud to present "Susan Woodson: Under the Trees", an exhibition that explores how light and color shape the sensory experience of being under a canopy. Layered greens, warm earth tones, and flashes of orange and red suggest sunlight, shadow, and the quiet wonder of time in nature. A companion series of vibrant bird paintings, also by Susan Woodson, adds a playful counterpoint to the meditative abstractions.

Please join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday November 21st from 6 – 9pm, to meet the artist and experience her latest work. Enjoy the works of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. The exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from November 20, 2025 through January 10, 2026.

"Urban Sprawl", a fused glass and walnut artwork by Teddy Devereux, represents how cities start to spread out into the surrounding countryside, eventually resulting in deforestation.

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"URBAN SPRAWL" by Teddy Devereux
(fused glass in walnut, 24" x 15")

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"WHAT APPEARS" by Susan Woodson
(acrylic painting, 40" x 30")

5 Points Gallery is pleased to present "Jenny Blazing: Beyond", an exhibition of abstract landscapes where edges become places of change, where light shifts, colors collide, and new possibilities open. These works push past the familiar, expanding horizons both outward and inward, and invite viewers to see transition not as an ending but as momentum. Rooted in her Carolina surroundings, Jenny Blazing’s paintings carry us into spaces of exploration and discovery beyond the known.

Please join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday October 17th from 6 – 9pm, to meet the artist and experience her latest work. Enjoy the art of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from October 16th through November 11, 2025.

Audiophiles, crate-diggers, and vinyl enthusiasts! How fab would your collection look housed in this handsome console by Todd Levins?

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"CAROLINA BOUNDLESS" by Jenny Blazing
(acrylic with sgraffito underpainting on stretched canvas, 36" x 48")

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"SHAH AUDIO CONSOLE" by Todd Levins
(southern yellow pine cabinet)

5 Points Gallery is proud to showcase the luminous work of Yuko Nogami Taylor, where the elegance of Japanese Nihonga tradition meets the quiet strength of southern flora. In these paintings, ordinary plants become extraordinary symbols of resilience, humility, and hope. Her work invites viewers into a contemplative space of stillness, where the steady growth of plants reflects the persistence of human spirit.

Please join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday September 19th from 6 - 9pm, to meet the artist and experience her inspiring works. Enjoy the art of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from September 18th through October 11, 2025.

Ever felt the Earth's heartbeat through music? In Jim McKeon's Earth Song (pictured below), an Indigenous shaman channels the voice of our planet under the starry sky, reminding us of the sacred connection we share. It's not just a song; it's a call to listen more deeply.

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"EARTH SONG" by Jim McKeon
(oil on canvas, 36" x 42")

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"MOON OKRA - PRAYERS" by Yuko Nogami Taylor
(Nihonga style pigment painting on silver-colored leaves on wood panel, 30" x 24”)

5 Points Gallery proudly presents “Bullish on Art”, our Members Showcase celebrating the creative force of Durham’s vibrant art scene. Virtually all of our artists live in Durham, and all have deep ties to the region. Their work reflects a broad range of contemporary perspectives shaped by life in the South. The exhibition features paintings, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media works, and finely crafted furniture by ten Triangle-based artists.

Join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday August 15, 2025 from 6 - 9pm. Enjoy the varied works of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. Artists will be on hand to chat about their work. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from August 14th through September 13, 2025.

Theoretically, there are some 200 distinct shades of blue. Jenny Blazing captures many of them in this airy landscape. (Boundless & Blue, acrylic painting incorporating hand-painted original paper on stretched canvas, 30x30 inches, pictured at right)

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"BOUNDLESS & BLUE" by Jenny Blazing
(acrylic painting incorporating hand-painted original paper on stretched canvas, 30" x 30”)

5 Points Gallery is thrilled to present King Nobuyoshi Godwin’s "2025 Artist to Have a Good Day Exhibition Featuring American Animals", where his joyful, number-filled paintings bring together a cast of creatures to celebrate peace, unity, and friendship. King, an autistic artist, uses vibrant color and repeating numbers to express the simple beauty of togetherness. Each canvas is a reminder that harmony across differences makes for a truly good day.

Amble in for our Third Friday Reception on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 6 - 9pm. Enjoy the varied works of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. Artists will be on hand to chat about their work. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from July 17 through August 9, 2025.

Annie Nashold's mixed media paintings continue to be as intriguing as they are colorful. (see "Down the Line" by Annie Nashold, pictured at right)

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"THE HORSE IS HAVING A CHILLIN' DAY BECAUSE IT'S WITH THE ANIMALS" by King Nobuyoshi Godwin
(acrylic on canvas, 60" x 48")

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"DOWN THE LINE" by Annie Nashold
(acrylic mixed media, 30" x 24")

"Big Curves, No Brakes" showcases Todd Levins’ handcrafted furniture, where graceful curves and fine craftsmanship coalesce. Todd creates minimalist furniture using industrial tools, which naturally favor straight lines and right angles, to re-infuse the curves that existed before the wood was milled as lumber. Working with walnut, oak, maple, and southern yellow pine, he builds pieces that attract the hand as well as the eye.

Please join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday June 20, 2025 from 6 - 9pm. Enjoy the varied works of our ten Triangle-based artists in a range of media including painting, sculpture, fused glass, mixed media, and finely crafted furniture. Artists will be on hand to chat about their work. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery from June 19th through July 12, 2025.

Anne Heartt Gregory continues her Mandala Series with this luminous energetic painting, "Radiant Blue", pictured at right.

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"C-SIDE TABLE" by Todd Levins
(walnut and maple, 15" x 12" x 8")

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"RADIANT BLUE" by Anne Heartt Gregory
(acrylic on canvas, 22" x 22")

Ever felt like the earth is trying to tell you something? "Listen", the current exhibition by our featured artist Jim McKeon, is an artful reminder of the profound connection indigenous peoples share with our planet. It is a touching invitation to slow down and listen. Can you hear the whispers of the caretakers and the cries of the protectors?

Who wouldn't want this little fledgling, painted by Susan Woodson, to land on a wall in their home? ("Pretty Bird", oil painting by Susan Woodson pictured at right).

Please drop by the gallery for our Third Friday Reception on Friday May 16th from 6 - 9pm to view the latest works by our nine local artists, ranging from sculpture and painting to fused glass and mixed media. Artists will be on hand to talk about their work. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through June 14, 2025.

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"ONE NIGHT, ON A ROOFTOP, IN A FAR AWAY PLACE" by Jim McKeon
(oil on canvas, 48" x 42")

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"PRETTY BIRD" by Susan Woodson
(oil on canvas, 30" x 20")

5 Points Gallery is thrilled to present "Through a Dark Wind", an exhibit by our featured artist, Annie Nashold. In her new body of work, themes of culture, connection, and individuality emerge, as she delves into the power and mystery of knowing and not knowing. Her paintings explore the strength, love, trauma, and humor we all share as she accepts the complexities of her soul and the pictures it inspires.

Pop in for our Third Friday Reception on Friday April 18th from 6 - 9pm to discover what our nine local artists have been up to ranging from sculpture, painting, fused glass, and mixed media. Artists will be on hand to talk about their work. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through May 10, 2025.

One glance and you'll be all smiles like the animals in this painting by King Nobuyoshi Godwin ("The cow is having a good day because it's with the weasels, 44" pictured below).

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"THE COW IS HAVING A GOOD DAY BECAUSE ITS WITH THE WEASELS, 44" by King Nobuyoshi Godwin
(acrylic on canvas, 30" x 30")

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"JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU ARE FEELING" by Annie Nashold
(acrylic, mixed media and collage, 18" x 14")

5 Points Gallery invites you to join us for “Defying Gravity”, an exhibition of works by Anne Heartt Gregory. Her abstract paintings veer off the path of initial intention and land in lively terrains that whirl, undulate, and ultimately rise up. A sense of tenacious optimism persists throughout.

Need some good vibes? We got you covered! Come by our Third Friday Reception on Friday March 21st from 6 - 9pm to take in the audacious offerings of our 9 local artists ranging from sculpture, painting, fused glass, and mixed media. The exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through April 12, 2025.

One glance at this tranquil new work by Yuko Nogami Taylor ("Okra" pictured below) and you are sure to be spirited away by its delicate charm.

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"OKRA" by Yuko Nogami Taylor
(Nihonga pigment painting, 24" x 18")

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"PASSAGE" by Anne Heartt Gregory
(acrylic on canvas, 48" x 48")

5 Points Gallery is thrilled to welcome Kerry Burch as our newest member and to present her featured artist exhibition. Kerry’s abstract paintings unite bold color, texture, and line, drawing inspiration from landscapes, maps, plants, and neurons. Painting primarily with fast drying acrylics and glazes, she creates rich layers and dynamic depth across both small and large canvases.

Please join us for our Third Friday Reception on Friday February 21 from 6 - 9pm to take in the offerings of our 9 local artists ranging from sculpture to painting, fused glass, and mixed media. The exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through March 15, 2025.

In the image to the right, Teddy Devereux plays around with an exquisite piece of limited edition "graffiti glass" and creates this stately steed.

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"TRAVELING SUITCASE" by Kerry Burch
(acrylic on canvas, 36" x 72")

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"HORSE PLAY" by Teddy Devereux
(fused glass on aluminum canvas, 20" x 16")

5 Points Gallery invites art enthusiasts to experience Wintertide, an intriguing exhibit showcasing the latest works from our talented artists. Explore a dynamic range of pieces that blend inspiration, creativity, and the spirit of our vibrant community. This exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through February 15, 2025.

Back from his artist residency in Bolivia, Jim McKeon captures a moment overlooking the Central Plaza that conjures the cultural and mystical possibilities of Santa Cruz in his painting, "One Night, On a Rooftop, In a Faraway Place...", pictured below.

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"ONE NIGHT, ON A ROOFTOP, IN A FARAWAY PLACE..." by Jim McKeon
(oil on canvas, 44" x 48")

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"WINTERTIDE: Member Artists Showcase"

5 Points Gallery celebrates the holiday season highlighting works by Annie Nashold and King Nobuyoshi Godwin. Annie Nashold, our newest artist, is an intuitive mixed-media painter and collage artist whose work delves into storytelling possibilities at the intersections of the conscious and subconscious mind.

Please stop by for our Third Friday Holiday Reception on Friday December 20th from 6 - 9pm, and check out the offerings of our 9 local artists ranging from sculpture, to painting, fused glass and mixed media. Don't miss your last chance to catch King Nobuyoshi Godwin's feature exhibit! King's work presents a playful window into his world, shaped by the unique gifts of autism and synesthesia. The exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through December 21, 2024.

5 Points Gallery wishes you the brightest of holidays! We will be closed for a holiday break from December 22nd through January 1st and will resume normal hours on January 2nd. We look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year!

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"YOU GOT HIM" by Annie Nashold
(acrylic mixed-media collaged with hand-printed paper, oil pastel, graphite, 16" x 20")

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"THE AMERICAN ANIMALS ARE HAVING A GOOD DAY BECAUSE THEY ARE TOGETHER" by King Nobuyoshi Godwin
(acrylic painting on canvas, 36" x 48")

5 Points Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibit of new works by King Nobuyoshi Godwin. King’s art is a vibrant expression of his neurodiversity, shaped by the unique gifts of autism and synesthesia. His combined sensory experiences manifest in the scattered numbers that fill his paintings, intricately woven into the imagery, allowing him to convey emotions and ideas beyond verbal expression. For King, art is a space of renewal, where creation transcends language, offering a glimpse into his world beyond words.

Be sure to drop by for our Third Friday Opening Reception on Friday, November 15th from 6 - 9pm and check out the offerings of our nine local artists ranging from sculpture, painting, fused glass and mixed media. This exhibit will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through December 21, 2024.

With vibrant textures and colors, Jenny Blazing’s abstract mixed-media painting, "Carolina Everything Everywhere", brings to life the seasonal symphony of North Carolina’s mountains and fields.

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"CAROLINA EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE" by Jenny Blazing
(acrylic painting incorporating hand-painted original papers, 36" x 36")

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"THE DUCK IS HAVING A PERFECT DAY BECAUSE IT IS WATCHING A WEASEL TV" by King Nobuyoshi Godwin
(acrylic painting on canvas, 24" x 30")

5 Points Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibit of new works by Teddy Devereux. In "Vitreous Humor", Teddy explores the intersection of science and artistry through her sculptural and pictorial fused glass creations. Inspired by her long research career in Research Triangle Park, NC, these works embody the fluid, glassy nature of both the eye and her artistic medium. Capturing the intrinsic beauty of scientific concepts while infusing a sense of humor, Teddy invites viewers to see the world through an imaginative lens.

Be sure to drop by for our Third Friday Opening Reception on Friday, October 18th from 6 - 9pm and check out the offerings of our 9 local artists ranging from sculpture, painting, fused glass and mixed media. This exhibit will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through November 9, 2024.

We are over the moon to welcome Durham artist Annie Nashold as a new member of 5 Points Gallery! "Storytelling is central to my work where images emerge through narrative portraits, abstracted figures, subconscious drawings, and family archives." As colorful as it is evocative, Annie's work is sure to delight!

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"WHAT THE GARDEN HOLDS" by Annie Nashold
(acrylic mixed media with collaged hand printed paper, oil pastel and graphite, 20" x 24")

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"SLICE OF LOVE 2" by Teddy Devereux
(fused glass, 11" x 14")

Join the fun at 5 Points Gallery for Susan Woodson's latest exhibit "Fish Gotta Swim, Birds Gotta Fly!" Step into a world of whimsy where friendly fish and sassy birds come to life through her use of color and creative marks. Stop in for our Third Friday Opening Reception on Friday September 20th from 6 - 9pm and check out the offerings of our nine local artists ranging from sculpture, painting, fused glass and mixed media. This exhibit will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through October 12, 2024.

35 years ago, Jim McKeon's artistic path started in La Paz, Bolivia. Now he is coming full circle when he returns for a two month Residency in the renowned KIOSKO Gallery in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Jim will spend October and November painting, participating in the arts community and he will be the general face of the gallery!

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Jim McKeon is off to Bolivia for an Artist Residency!

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"HELLO BIRD" by Susan Woodson
(acrylic on canvas, 20" x 30")

5 Points Gallery is pleased to feature mixed media works by our member artist, Donna Stubbs. Taking inspiration from found objects, Donna incorporates layers of acrylic paint, drawing materials, vintage book pages, scraps of clothing, and original photography. By mixing unexpected media, these works treat viewers to a treasure trove of surprises waiting to be discovered. Join us for our Third Friday Opening Reception on Friday August 16th from 6 - 9pm and check out the offerings of our 9 local artists ranging from sculpture, painting, fused glass and mixed media. The exhibition will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery through September 14, 2024.

Jim McKeon rustles up this larger than life depiction of a future cowboy sitting high in the saddle with a dream to match in his painting, "When I Grow Up" (at right).

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"ROADSIDE POETRY" by Donna Stubbs
(acrylic, paper, fabric, vintage paper, ribbon, color pencil, and charcoal on canvas, 40" x 30")

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"WHEN I GROW UP" by Jim McKeon
(oil on canvas, 84" x 48")

5 Points Gallery presents its Sizzling Summer: Member Artists Showcase. Come find your favorite among the assortment of offerings by our creative crew! Be sure to join us for our Third Friday Opening Reception on Friday July 19th from 6 - 9pm and enjoy the plethora of paintings, sculptures, fused glass and mixed media. The exhibition runs through August 10, 2024.

In her latest series, Making Tracks, Anne Heartt Gregory explores the meandrous comings and goings that lead us to destinations, both real and imagined.

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"SIZZLING SUMMER MONTAGE" by 5 Points Gallery Artists (from top left: Yuko Nogami Taylor, Susan Woodson, Teddy Devereux, Anne Heartt Gregory, Ley Killeya, Donna Stubbs, Jim McKeon, Jenny Blazing, King Nobuyoshi Godwin)

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"ORIGINS" by Anne Gregory
(acrylic on canvas, 44" x 44")

5 Points Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibit of new works by Anne Heartt Gregory. In "Making Tracks", Anne considers the circuitous paths sometimes taken to arrive at the same destination.

Just when you thought you had all the streaming services, King Nobuyoshi Godwin introduces "Weasel TV"! Please join us for our Third Friday Opening Reception on Friday June 21st from 6 - 9pm where you'll find a mix of paintings, sculpture, fused glass and mixed media. Our member artists will be on hand to talk about their work. This exhibit will be on display in our downtown Durham gallery until July 13, 2024.

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"THE TIGER IS HAVING A SMILEY DAY BECAUSE IT'S WATCHING WEASEL TV" by King Nobuyoshi Godwin
(acrylic, 36" x 30")

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"HEADING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION" by Anne Gregory
(acrylic on canvas, 32" x 32")