Hens-Kaplan Helped Make GAC ‘A Happy Place’ for Many
PERSON OF THE WEEK By Pam Johnson/Zip06.com, April 6, 2022 When Suzanne Hens-Kaplan retires in June as Guilford Art Center (GAC) chief financial officer and operations director, it will be knowing that, for 18 years, she’s helped GAC to become a “happy place” for many. During her tenure, non-profit GAC also grew, and has succeeded […]
Through GSB, Randy Sonzoni Supports GAC
By Pam Johnson/Zip06.com, December 15, 2021 One of the wonderful aspects of working at community-oriented Guilford Savings Bank (GSB) is the opportunity to get involved in the community as a volunteer, says GSB Assistant Vice President-Human Resources Supervisor Randy Sonzoni. As a member of GSB’s Non-Profit Committee, and as someone who has turned his love […]
Daily Nutmeg: Shopping Center
Written and photographed by Kathy Leonard Czepiel. One of the area’s best venues for holiday shopping may also be one of its best-kept secrets. Guilford Art Center’s annual popup shop, located just off Route 77 in Guilford, is filled for the season with American handmade crafts just waiting to be wrapped in festive paper and […]
Guilford Art Center Holds Soup for Good to Go Fundraiser
The Guilford Art Center held Soup for Good to Go on December 6, which offered a choice of three homemade soups, bread, a small bottle of wine, a sweet treat, and a reusable cloth bag of choice. Proceeds benefit the Guilford Art Center and Community Dining Room in Branford. • See images from the event, […]
It’s in the Bag: Creative Support for ‘Soup for Good TO GO’
By Pam Johnson/Zip06.com November 18, 2020 “It’s a beloved event that’s reinvented for this year, and we hope that its equally beloved this way,” says Amy Peters of Guilford Art Center’s (GAC) Soup for Good TO GO, set for Sunday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at GAC. The popular annual gathering and fundraiser […]
Mindfulness in the Arts
Elán, Summer 2020 Written by Jen Matteis Art pulls us into its world, viewer and artist alike. When we enjoy artwork — be it a painting, a sculpture, or a sandcastle at the beach — it draws us, grabs and holds our attention, and maybe tells us something about ourselves that we didn’t know. To […]
Guilford Art Center Announces Re-Opening for Fall 2020
Guilford Art Center (GAC) announces its reopening for the fall semester, which will begin the week of Monday, Sept. 14. The fall semester of classes will include a hybrid selection of on-campus and online classes. Small-sized on-campus classes will meet to ensure proper social distancing; there will also be a robust selection of online offerings […]
GAC Offers Artful Opportunities for New Resident Potter Megan Mayall
Pam Johnson, Senior Staff Writer October 23, 2019 It’s a busy day in the Guilford Art Center (GAC) ceramics studio practice space, and that’s just how GAC’s new resident potter, Megan Mayall, likes it. During her year-long post with GAC, Megan’s not only enjoying the opportunity to develop her artwork, but also contributing to GAC’s […]
Guilford Craft Expo Brings Artists to the Green
The Guilford Craft Expo brought 180 nationally-recognized craft artists to the Guilford Green from June 19 to 21. Click here for a Slideshow of photos by Susan Lambert, Guilford Courier.
Lofink Goes Hands-On to Help ‘Soup for Good’
by Pam Johnson, Zip06 October 31, 2018 As the new resident potter for Guilford Art Center (GAC), Dana Lofink is going hands-on to help a great cause, GAC’s sixth annual Soup for Good. She’s had a hand in making many of the unique pottery bowls that will be given away as part of the event. […]
