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7 Kids Classes That Start Next Week

  Youth Programs for Fall   We have lots of after school programs and weekend workshops for kids and teens this fall. Many begin next week, so take a look and register soon so you don’t miss out!     Kids classes that start next week     Upcycling (ages 5+) 8 Mondays begins September […]

Guilford Art League Exhibits New Work in Gallery Show at GAC

The Guilford Art League presents its 73rd Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale on view at The Gallery at Guilford Art Center from Monday, September 13 – Saturday, October 2. Juried by Lenny Moskowitz, the colorful and eclectic show features more than 100 Connecticut artists working in all media including oils, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, sculpture, collage, […]

Fall Events, Online Painting Classes, Guilford Art League, New Jewelry in the Shop

  Creating Art & Community: This is what we stand for at GAC   But especially throughout the past year, this catchy “tagline” has taken on greater resonance. Despite all of the challenges of distancing and loss, we’ve learned that we can still stay connected. More than ever we we’ve been reminded that art can bring […]

Find Extraordinary Gifts at Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Shop

Guilford Art Center announces the opening of its annual holiday shopping event which takes place November 1, 2021 through January 9, 2022. The Shop at Guilford Art Center doubles in size, filling the shop and gallery with extraordinary work from over 200 American artists, makers and designers. Gift categories include ceramics, pottery, glass, jewelry, homewares, […]

We’ve Got the Blues (but in a good way)

New Fiber Workshops Focus on Indigo In addition to all of the sewing and textile printing classes we normally offer, we’re rolling out some new workshops that dig deeper into the magical world of blue. Blue Alchemy Workshop Saturday-Sunday, October 2-3, 10:00am-3:00pm Building on already existing knowledge of the indigo vat and dyeing process, lovers […]

Don’t Miss Any Classes in the Early Fall Semester!

Early Fall Semester Classes Beginning Next Week There are always a few classes that roll around pretty quickly in a new semester, so we wanted to make sure you don’t miss them. Register now! BLACKSMITHING Open Forge Session A: 5 Wednesdays beginning Sept 1, 6-9pm Here’s a chance for blacksmithing and bladesmithing students to continue […]

Have you seen the new gallery exhibit?

Megan Mayall served as GAC’s fifth Resident Potter. Her term was extended from one to two years, due to the loss of time during Covid-19 closures of 2020. When the pandemic put everything on hold, “art took center stage”, says Mayall. She explored other ways to continue making, including playing with primitive firing pits, crochet […]

Youth Summer Program Wrap-Up

We just completed the 9th week of our summer programming for kids ages 5-12. They had a great time expressing their creativity, working together, and connecting with peers. Especially after the past year and a half of challenges for all, making art can be a mood-lifting, mindful, positive pursuit, and we’re thrilled these kids had a […]

Call for Artists: Guilford Art League 73rd Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale

The Guilford Art League welcomes exhibiting artists for its 73rd Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale to be held in the Mill Gallery at Guilford Art Center from September 13 – October 2, 2021. The show, juried by Lenny Moskowitz, is open to Connecticut artists working in all media including oils, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, sculpture, collage, […]