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 Center’s Craft Expo has brought together talented artists from across the country and our region. This year, discover the work of 175 modern makers featuring handmade creations in ceramics, jewelry, fiber, woodworking, glass, sculpture, metal, and more. Meet the artists behind the work, find something truly unique, and enjoy a summer tradition celebrating creativity and craftsmanship.
But Craft Expo is more than shopping – it’s a full weekend experience! Enjoy a large food truck area, live music, artist demonstrations, a silent auction, a new yarn bombing installation, and the Family Art Tent. Bring your friends and family, spend the day on the Green, and celebrate the creativity that makes our community so special.
Craft Expo is more than an art show – it is Guilford Art Center’s largest annual fundraiser and a vital source of support for GAC’s mission. Proceeds from this event help sustain GAC’s year-round programs, including arts education for children and adults, exhibitions, community events, and opportunities for artists. When you attend Craft Expo, you are helping ensure that Guilford Art Center can continue inspiring creativity and connecting our community through the arts.
We can’t wait to welcome you!