Grounded in the concept of memento mori, Remember You Must Live encourages reflection on an inevitable phase of life: the end. Rather than focusing on fear or spectacle, the exhibition invites artists to consider cycles, transitions, and the preciousness of life. Local artists (Connecticut, New England) are encouraged to submit
Walking Each Other Home: Exploring Where We Belong, and How We Find It All invited to our closing reception on Saturday, August 1 from 2pm – 4pm. It is free and open to the public. Join exhibiting artists for conversation and refreshments at this free reception in the gallery. This
Fall Starts with Creativity at Guilford Art Center! Explore our new Fall Catalog featuring exciting new classes and workshops, plus favorite returning offerings. Registration opens this Sunday through early next week. Browse the catalog now and start planning your next creative adventure. Online Registration Schedule Sunday, Aug 2, 8PM: CERAMICS
FALL INTO CREATIVITY AT GUILFORD ART CENTERA new season of creativity is just around the corner! The Fall Semester at Guilford Art Center is coming soon, with exciting opportunities for art students of all levels to learn new skills, explore creative practices, and connect with our friendly community. Art Classes
Fall Semester Registration Opens Soon We will open online registration for the 2026 Fall Semester starting August 2. Each night’s registration period opens at 8 pm online. FALL REGISTRATION SCHEDULE Sunday, Aug 2, 8pm – Ceramics Monday, Aug 3, 8pm – Metals & Jewelry Tuesday, Aug 4, 8pm – Weaving
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
Besides attending Craft Expo this weekend, you can also take a workshop! We have openings in leather, drawing, painting and spear-making. You can even attend a workshop AT the Craft Expo! Guilford Craft Expo Plein Air Workshop (includes FREE entry to Craft Expo!!!) Saturday, July 18 1:00pm-4:00pm Refillable Journal/Leather Book
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
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
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
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