Art Quilts Take Shape Around ‘Circular Thinking’ at Guilford Art Center’s Newest Gallery Exhibit

FEBRUARY 1 – FEBRUARY 28
Announcing Tickets for the GAC Soup-er Bowl Chili Fundraiser

FEBRUARY 8
Winter Class Kick-Off, New Youth Offerings, Last Sale Weekend for Holiday Expo

It’s Time for Class! Our winter semester kicks off next week and there are some classes that have openings. Interested? Register online or call us to help you (203-453-5947). Our office hours are Monday-Friday 10am4pm. There are classes that begin later in the semester, so make sure to look at the WINTER CATALOG for all […]
Last Week for Holiday Expo Sale: All items 20-40% off thru 1/11

Last week for the Holiday Expo sale! All items are 20% off; holiday-themed items are 40%.* The sale runs through Sunday, Jan. 11 Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm.
6 for 2026! Our new year resolutions

OUR 2026 RESOLUTIONS TO YOU! As we begin a new year, we’ve been reflecting on what matters most to our community—and how we can keep things creative, welcoming, and engaging. With that in mind, we’re happy to share Guilford Art Center’s resolutions for 2026 (the kind we fully intend to keep): #1 Earlier Registration for […]
Learning About the Metallic Arts With Mace Vitale
By Aaron Rubin, Staff Writer, Zip06, December 2025 Located just outside downtown, the Guilford Arts Center offers a variety of workshops for those who want to explore their creative side, from weaving to painting, to ceramics and sculpture. There is also an opportunity for crafters to get a bit more physical and noisy in their […]
Gift Certificates for Classes, 20% Sale, January Blacksmith Workshops, Annual Appeal

GAC Gift Certificates Making time for creativity matters. In our busy, always-on lives, doing something creative gives us a chance to slow down, focus, and reconnect with ourselves. Whether it’s shaping clay, picking up a paintbrush, or learning a new skill, creative work helps reduce stress, spark joy, and build confidence. That’s why a Guilford […]
Baby it’s COLD Outside. Stay warm & shop HOLIDAY EXPO

THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, Dec 13, 1-3pm: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Live Demonstration with Carol Stanland from Lyme Artisans Guild Want to renew or purchase a membership to use the 15% member discount when you shop at HOLIDAY EXPO? Click HERE. HOLIDAY EXPO is open 7 days a week. Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm
Member 15% Weekend, Welcome Victoria, Shop & Drop Events, Kitchen Knife Workshop & Annual Appeal

GAC Volunteer Appreciation At a recent reception we honored GAC donors and volunteers, including Daphne Rich and George Goulet. Both have been important contributors to GAC’s mission to bring the arts in all its forms to our community through classes, events and gallery shows. Daphne has been an instrumental part of preparing for Holiday Expo […]
GAC’s Annual Fundraising Campaign

“The craft revival is more than a hobbyist trend — it’s a manifesto for a world increasingly alienated by its own technology…Innovation need not erase tradition…a quilt can be both ancient and avant-garde, a rebellion stitched one thread at a time…” Bob Lynn, Medium At Guilford Art Center, we’ve known for nearly 60 years: creating […]