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 […]
AmEnde Offers Unique Blacksmith Certification at GAC
By Pam Johnson, Zip06 November 2024 Greg AmEnde certainly fits the burly type of person one might envision as a blacksmith, but he’ll be the first one to say that skill, not muscle, is required to master this historically important craft. “There is the stereotype of the big guy, and I probably propagate that because […]
Guilford Craft Expo Graces The Green
by Ruby Szekeres Arts Council of Greater New Haven As Denise Mangano fingered through brightly colored crochet hats, purses and bags from The Chic Bohemian, she found what she had been looking for all day—an embellished blue, green crochet purse with flowers climbing up the sides and top. “This is me,” she exclaimed. In late […]
In A Minute: DeNegre Invites Shoreline Neighbors to Guilford Craft Expo
By Pam Johnson, Zip06, July 2024 Vivika DeNegre wonders if her shoreline neighbors in Branford and North Branford are as excited as she is to live minutes away from one of the most successful and longest-running craft shows in America — and one of New England’s premiere shows — the Guilford Craft Expo, which welcomes […]
Instructor Claudia Mathison Featured in Connecticut Magazine
Our fiber arts instructor, Claudia Mathison, is featured in the April issue of Connecticut Magazine with other sustainably minded Connecticut craft artists. We are proud to carry her work in THE SHOP at Guilford Art Center. While you celebrate Earth Month, honor the art of the handmade as well.
Quilting Unraveled: Art in the Spotlight
“Quilting Unraveled: Art in the Spotlight” by Joey Macari, 068 Magazine, March 2024 At first glance, quilting might seem like your grandma’s favorite pastime. Old-school notions aside, the art of quilting isn’t just about keeping warm, and has since evolved into a fine art medium for self-expression. Every square and every stitch weaves together a […]
The Patchwork Project
According to [Guilford Art] Center, the project was held to “honor the role that textile and fiber art making has held in community building, storytelling, and preserving traditions throughout history.” The project also coincided with a current exhibition Flora and Fauna by the Studio Art Quilt Associates. (Read Full Story Here)
An Inspiring Journey in Pottery: Jess Reeve
Person of the Week, by Pam Johnson, January 31, 2024 Tracking an inspiring journey that began with her very first pottery class at Guilford Art Center (GAC) just eight years ago, Guilford native Jess Reeve is already a rising artist in the pottery world. In January, Jess began her year-long residency as the new GAC […]
An Inspiring Journey in Pottery: Jess Reeve
By Pam Johnson, Zip06 Tracking an inspiring journey that began with her very first pottery class at Guilford Art Center (GAC) just eight years ago, Guilford native Jess Reeve is already a rising artist in the pottery world. In January, Jess began her year-long residency as the new GAC Potter in Residence. After graduating from […]
Person of the Week: Maureen Belden
Excitedly Anticipating GAC Craft Expo 2023 in Guilford By Pam Johnson, Zip06, June 9, 2023 The excitement is building as Maureen Belden anticipates Guilford Art Center’s (GAC) Craft Expo 2023 on the Guilford Green Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16. As GAC executive director, Maureen has the distinct honor of overseeing one of the […]
