Meet (& Shop!) Guilford Artist Linda Westgard this Saturday, 12-4pm
Shop this weekend and meet Guilford ceramic artist Linda Westgard! Her Pop-Up Sale is this Saturday in our HOLIDAY EXPO Shop from 12-4pm. Linda Westgard is a ceramic artist who works primarily in stoneware which she throws and builds by hand and fires in a kiln she built herself. She uses a combination of traditional […]
Welcome New Staff to Education Coordinator and Pottery Studio Roles
Ashley Seneco has been promoted to the role of Education Coordinator, beginning January 1, 2025. Ashley currently serves as GAC’s Program Assistant and Visitors Service staff. She is well-poised to assume these new responsibilities, as she is already highly familiar with GAC classes, operations, and our registration system. She is also responsible for stewarding outreach […]
Happy Retirement to Lisa Wolkow!
Our long-time Education Coordinator, Lisa Wolkow, is retiring this December after close to 40 years at Guilford Art Center. Our Executive Director, Maureen Belden, composed some thoughts about Lisa’s tenure here at GAC, and what she’s meant to the students and staff. FROM MAUREEN Lisa Wolkow is one of the most quietly effective people I […]
Meet (& Shop!) Lyme Artisan Guild Artists this Saturday, 10am-4pm
Looking for a unique gift made by a local artist? Visit The HOLIDAY EXPO shop at Guilford Art Center to find gifts crafted by hundreds of artists through the holidays. Additionally, new local artists will be featured in Saturday pop-ups throughout December. Artists will display and sell their work in the HOLIDAY EXPO shop on […]
Guilford Artist Linda Westgard Featured in Dec 21 Pop-Up Sale at Guilford Art Center
Looking for a unique gift made by a local artist? Come shop at a special pop-up sale of ceramic work by local potter Linda Westgard on Saturday, December 21 from 12-4pm at Guilford Art Center’s HOLIDAY EXPO, Linda Westgard is a ceramic artist who works primarily in stoneware which she throws and builds by hand […]
Sip & Shop Event at Guilford Art Center: A Celebration of Art, Craft & Holiday Cheer
DECEMBER 11
What’s Happening Tonight & Tomorrow at GAC
Tonight from 5-7pm! Join us for community holiday card-making in the school. This event is free to attend; no registration necessary. Tomorrow from 12-4pm! Local Artist Pop-up featuring Laura Berkowitz Gilbert from TOCCO Studios in the Shop on Saturday. December 7, 12-4pm Meet Laura Gilbert from Tocco Studio Laura Berkowitz Gilbert, from […]
Local Artist Laura Gilbert from TOCCO Designs in December Pop-Up at Guilford Art Center’s HOLIDAY EXPO
Looking for a unique gift made by a local artist? Visit The HOLIDAY EXPO shop at Guilford Art Center to find gifts crafted by hundreds of artists through the holidays. Additionally, new local artists will be featured in Saturday pop-ups throughout December. Artists will display and sell their work in the HOLIDAY EXPO shop on […]
Kids Holiday & Blacksmithing Workshops in December
December Workshops for Adults & Youth Intro to Blacksmithing, Session C Instructor: Greg AmEnde Saturday-Sunday, Dec 7-8, 10am-4pm Learn the basics of forging steel in a fun and inclusive environment. Geared towards beginners, this workshop is designed to be educational and enjoyable for everyone. Students will learn techniques to build confidence in the forge. Students […]
Branford Artist Sharon Smith-Alling Sparkles at GAC’s Holiday Expo
By Pam Johnson, Zip06 November 2024 While jewelry making is the newest form of Sharon Smith-Alling’s artistic expression, the Branford resident knew her work was winning fans when she began to see her beautifully crafted necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets adorning folks at the many art shows where she exhibits. “The most exciting thing for […]