This Weekend! CRAFT EXPO 2026
Shop Handmade. Meet Artists. Celebrate Craft. For one extraordinary summer weekend, the historic Guilford Green transforms into a vibrant outdoor marketplace filled with exceptional American craft, inspiring artistry, live demonstrations, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind finds. Join us for the 2026 Guilford Craft Expo, July 17-19, featuring 175+ artists and makers from across the country beneath […]
Bowled Over, Kids Week 2, Exhibition Opens, Get Membership before Expo
GAC Summer Kids & Teens Program Week #2 The Guilford Art Center Summer Youth Program is in full swing, with our young artists diving into another week of creativity, exploration, and making! There is still plenty of summer ahead and plenty of time to register your child for upcoming sessions through August 21. Kids can […]
Craft Expo Returns in Two Weeks – A Summer Tradition on the Guilford Green!
The countdown is on! Craft Expo 2026 is just two weeks away! Join us for a quintessential New England summer weekend in beautiful Guilford on July 17-19, where the historic Guilford Green becomes the setting for one of the region’s most beloved celebrations of art, craft, and community. For more than 60 years, Guilford Art […]
New Exhibit! “Walking Each Other Home” Opens Wednesday
On Wednesday, July 1, we are opening a new gallery exhibit called Walking Each Other Home: Exploring Where We Belong, and How We Find It. The exhibit features over 90 works from 70+ artists from Connecticut and the surrounding region. Inspired by the beloved Ram Dass quote, “We’re all just walking each other home,” the […]
Hello Kids!, New Gallery Show, Volunteering, Membership & More
GAC Summer Kids & Teens Program Week #1 The Guilford Art Center Summer Youth Program is off to a creative start, with our first week of young artists exploring and making art together! There is still plenty of summer ahead and plenty of time to register your child for upcoming sessions through August 21. Kids […]
Regional Artists Explore the Meaning of Home in Guilford Art Center Gallery Exhibition “Walking Each Other Home”
JULY 1 – AUGUST 1
Free Expo Entry, Prizes for Membership, Earrings & Kids Kick-Off
Free Entry with GAC Membership Do you know if you have a GAC membership you can get into Craft Expo FREE all 3 days? Make sure your membership is up to date before you go! Click HERE to either renew or purchase an individual or family membership. Volunteer for Craft Expo Volunteer at Craft Expo […]
Craft Expo 2026 Brings Regional and National Artists to Historic Guilford Green
A beloved shoreline tradition returns this summer as the Guilford Craft Expo gathers 175 artists and makers from across the region and the United States on the Guilford Green. This event, which is the longest-running craft show in New England, celebrates exceptional handcrafted work while supporting artists and connecting them with thousands of visitors and […]
Craft Expo, Adult & Teen Volunteer Opportunities, Lobby Display, Summer Programs & More!
Get Ready for Craft Expo 2026 The Guilford Green is the place to be on July 17-19! Our largest fundraising event, Craft Expo, is back in town and we can’t wait for you to meet the 175+ modern makers coming in from around the region and country. Want to see who is attending? Click here […]
Openings in Summer Art Classes: Register now!
Summer is a GREAT time to try a new class or workshop, or come back to a craft you love. There are openings in a range of categories – blacksmithing, metals, weaving, stone sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics. Register now and be part of our creative community. BLACKSMITHING Intro to Bladesmithing Instructor: Mace Vitale Saturday […]