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
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
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
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
Don’t miss this stunning fiber art exhibition opening today! Our gallery is open 7 days a week; Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm. Free.
Are you a maker of beautiful, handcrafted work? We’d love to invite you to show and sell your work at one of the shoreline’s most anticipated and well-attended holiday shopping events — Holiday Expo 2025 at Guilford Art Center! We are now accepting applications from Connecticut / local / New
GAC Sponsor Feature: Breakwater Books “We are proud to support the Guilford Art Center and their mission to provide an inclusive community environment for arts education and appreciation in our town. We strongly believe in and support education in our community and the arts should never be left out. We
Blacksmithing Classes in CT Located conveniently off of I-95 in Guilford (411 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437), Guilford Art Center is home to one of the oldest teaching forges in the Northeast. This teaching forge is well-equipped for blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and tool-making classes and workshops. Experienced instructors include Mace Vitale
Let the Creativity Begin! Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program kicks off next week—and it’s not too late to join the fun! Over the next 9 weeks, young artists can dive into hands-on experiences in ceramics, sculpture, painting, fiber arts, and more. Each week brings fresh projects and new
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
