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Summer Vibes + Handmade Finds = Craft Expo is Almost Here!

Summer Vibes + Handmade Finds = Craft Expo is Almost Here! The countdown is on! One of the most anticipated summer events on the Connecticut shoreline returns: the Guilford Craft Expo, taking place July 18–20, 2025 on the scenic Guilford Green. Presented by the Guilford Art Center, this beloved annual

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Openings in Youth Week 4 & July Adult Workshops

YOUTH PROGRAM WEEK 4: JULY 14-18 Art Playground: Session B Open to ages 5-7 9:00am-12:00pm Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina Work with clay to make masks decorated with colorful tissue paper and build with wood and natural objects. Explore watercolor paintings and colored sands. Make paper dolls, animals, birds, insects and imaginary

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Openings in Summer Youth Week 3 & 4 (July 7-11, July 14-18)

WEEK 3: JULY 7-11 Art Playground: Session A Open to ages 5-7 9:00am-12:00pm Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina Work with clay to make masks decorated with colorful tissue paper and build with wood and natural objects. Explore watercolor paintings and colored sands. Make paper dolls, animals, birds, insects and imaginary creatures. Your

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Hot Staff Picks for July from The Shop

Every purchase made in THE SHOP at Guilford Art Center (411 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437) supports independent working artists and Guilford Art Center’s community and educational programming. It’s one of the things that makes THE SHOP one of the most unique shopping destinations on the shoreline. With its wide

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Today! Live Music & Teen Art Exhibit Opens

Live Music & Teen Art this Weekend The GAC Teen Art Club is staging a exhibit of works by local teen artists, with an opening reception TODAY, Sunday, June 8 from 2:00-4:00 pm. All are invited to come view the art, meet the artists and listen to live music from

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