Call to Artists: Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Expo 2025

Are you a maker of beautiful, handcrafted work? We’d love to invite you to show and sell your work at one of the shoreline’s most anticipated and well-attended holiday shopping events — Holiday Expo 2025 at Guilford Art Center! We are now accepting applications from Connecticut / local / New England artists and makers working […]
Thanks Breakwater Books, New Earrings, Fiber Show Opens July 1, Summer Reg Continues

GAC Sponsor Feature: Breakwater Books “We are proud to support the Guilford Art Center and their mission to provide an inclusive community environment for arts education and appreciation in our town. We strongly believe in and support education in our community and the arts should never be left out. We especially love that GAC provides […]
Blacksmithing & Bladesmithing Classes at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, CT

Blacksmithing Classes in CT Located conveniently off of I-95 in Guilford (411 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437), Guilford Art Center is home to one of the oldest teaching forges in the Northeast. This teaching forge is well-equipped for blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and tool-making classes and workshops. Experienced instructors include Mace Vitale and Aidan Garrity, Journeyman Smiths […]
Guilford Art Center Presents Into the Deep: A World Within, with works by GAC Teaching Artist Marsha Borden and Resident Potter Casey Potts

AUGUST 8 – AUGUST 31
Fiber Art Gets a Bold New Look at Guilford Art Center: “Fiber Reimagined III” Opens July 1

JULY 1 – JULY 27
Youth Art Program Kicks Off Next Week: Check out the openings!

Let the Creativity Begin! Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program kicks off next week—and it’s not too late to join the fun! Over the next 9 weeks, young artists can dive into hands-on experiences in ceramics, sculpture, painting, fiber arts, and more. Each week brings fresh projects and new creative adventures in our professional […]
Today! Live Music & Teen Art Exhibit Opens

Live Music & Teen Art this Weekend The GAC Teen Art Club is staging a exhibit of works by local teen artists, with an opening reception TODAY, Sunday, June 8 from 2:00-4:00 pm. All are invited to come view the art, meet the artists and listen to live music from students from School of Rock […]
Adult/Teen Volunteers Needed: Craft Expo & Summer Youth Program

Adult/Teen Volunteers for Craft Expo 2025 Craft Expo 2025 will be held July 18-20 on the Guilford Green. There are many volunteer opportunities available and we’d love to have the help! We are using Sign Up Genius again this year to organize the volunteer schedule. Please use the button below to browse and select your […]
Guilford Art Center Presents “The Third Place”: A Youth Art Exhibition Celebrating Creativity, Community & Belonging

JUNE 6 – JUNE 22
Welcome New Summer Instructors for Adult & Youth

WELCOME NEW SUMMER FACULTY AND COORDINATORS! RACHEL BARCLAY Adult/Textiles Rachel studied Textiles, Installation Sculpture, Printmaking and Elementary Education in San Francisco and Long Beach, CA. She embraces the hand-work practice of Shashiko as an act of mindfulness, empowerment, beauty and sustainability. She focuses on making functional sewn and embellished garments, home goods and mixed media […]