Seeking Teen Volunteers for GAC’s Summer Youth Program
If you are 14 years or older, we invite you to volunteer with GAC’s summer youth program. The program runs for 9 weeks, June 20-August 19. Assistance is needed helping instructors and students with projects in the classroom, supervising an outdoor break, and more. Volunteers are requested to commit to a week of classes at a time in the morning (9am-12pm) or afternoon (1-4pm). GAC is happy to verify community service hours for this work. If interested, please contact Kate Klein, Summer Youth Program Coordinator: kklein@guilfordartcenter.org.
Call for Artists
The submission deadline for Guilford Art Center‘s Biennial Ceramics Exhibition – juried by esteemed ceramicist, David R. McDonald – is approaching! This exhibition is open to all works which use clay as the primary medium, both utilitarian and sculptural. The exhibition will present the variety of ways contemporary ceramics furthers craft traditions, explores innovative approaches, and serves as a medium for creating compelling new art works.
Spring Semester is Underway (but still so much more to come – register now!)
Find all the listings in our Spring Catalog, and then link to register online. Call us if you have questions at (203) 453-5947 or email info@guilfordartcenter.org.
Register Now for Summer Youth Program
We are back with a full summer of weekly sessions for kids ages 5-12, plus workshops for tweens and teens. Classes will take place in the morning and afternoons, or if you’re looking for a full-day kids can stay all day with our bridge program. Read all about it in our new Summer Youth Program Catalog and register now!
Financial Aid Deadline for Summer Semester
Prospective GAC students are encouraged to apply for financial aid if it will better enable them to enroll in classes. Financial aid is available for adults and children based on need. Forms can be found here and should be emailed to info@guilfordartcenter.org or mailed to GAC, PO Box 589, Guilford, CT 06437. The deadline to submit forms for the summer semester is June 13.
Resident Potter Nicole Ginzburg Extends for 2022
We are happy to announce that GAC Resident Potter Nicole Ginzburg is extending her residency for a second year, through August 2023. Nicole is a great part of the ceramics program. The students so appreciate her creative, helpful, friendly approach, and it’s exciting for her to be building her own practice in the studio. She is progressing toward her exhibition in the GAC gallery at the end of her tenure and now has even more time to develop her body of work. We’re glad you’re staying, Nicole!
The Shop
The Shop is open 7 days a week. All GAC members receive 10% off all purchases year-round. Open Monday – Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm.
We are hiring! GAC FINANCE & OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Finance & Operations Manager is responsible for the financial management of the organization, as well as Human Resources Administration and Operations oversight, in order to ensure a strong infrastructure in support of the Center’s mission. Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Finance & Operations Manager will support the ED to ensure the Center’s financial stability, operational sustainability, and organizational longevity, and be present at all Finance Committee meetings. For full description and for information on how to apply, please click here. If you know of someone who would be interested, please encourage them to check out the position description on our website and submit their information to position@guilfordartcenter.org.
