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 […]
Hello Deer! + New Sponsor, Holiday Expo Events, New School Opps

Madison artist Tom Cleveland just dropped off more of his absolutely charming wooden reindeer. We have them in 3 sizes, but they are flying out of here faster than Santa’s sleigh! Come in and take one home!! New GAC Sponsor: Physical Therapy Specialists “We’re proud to partner with the Guilford Art Center to […]
DROP & SHOP: Holiday Youth Art Workshops

DECEMBER 13 & DECEMBER 20
Discover, Shop (& Register) for Art All Weekend Long

GAC Members Shop with Extra Discount this Weekend! Kick off your holiday shopping this week at Holiday Expo, GAC’s much-anticipated holiday shopping event. JOIN US TONIGHT AT THE FREE OPENING RECEPTION FROM 5:00-7:00PM. GAC members shop with a 15% discount* on two special weekends: November 14,15 &16 December 5, 6 & 7 All other times […]
It’s Here! Winter 2026 Catalog Drops Today—Registration Opens Sunday!

WINTER CATALOG Check out the new catalog for Winter 2026 Art Classes & Art Workshops Winter Semester Registration Begins This Sunday Online registration for the winter semester for adults, teens and kids begins this Sunday at 8 pm when we open registration for ceramics classes and workshops. Check the schedule below for when each discipline […]
CFA: Guilford Art Center Craft Expo 2026

Are you interested in exhibiting as an artist at Craft Expo — Guilford Art Center’s annual contemporary craft and art show and one of the most successful and long-running craft shows in America? The application process for Craft Expo 2026 is now open. Interested applicants may apply between now and January 3, 2024 on the […]
One, Two, THREE Big Events at GAC

Holiday Expo Opening Reception this Friday – join us! Kick off your holiday shopping this week at Holiday Expo, GAC’s much-anticipated holiday shopping event. Join us at the free Opening Reception this Friday, Nov 14 from 5-7pm. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways and lots of festive cheer! GAC members shop with a 15% discount on two special […]