What’s New at GAC?

Last week for the Holiday Expo sale! All items are 20% off; holiday-themed items are 40%.* The sale runs through Sunday, Jan. 11 Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm, Sunday 12-4pm.  

OUR 2026 RESOLUTIONS TO YOU! As we begin a new year, we’ve been reflecting on what matters most to our community—and how we can keep things creative, welcoming, and engaging. With that in mind, we’re happy to share Guilford Art Center’s resolutions for 2026 (the kind we fully intend to

GAC Gift Certificates Making time for creativity matters. In our busy, always-on lives, doing something creative gives us a chance to slow down, focus, and reconnect with ourselves. Whether it’s shaping clay, picking up a paintbrush, or learning a new skill, creative work helps reduce stress, spark joy, and build

THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, Dec 13, 1-3pm: Color and Pattern Matching in Fabric Design Live Demonstration with Carol Stanland from Lyme Artisans Guild Want to renew or purchase a membership to use the 15% member discount when you shop at HOLIDAY EXPO? Click HERE. HOLIDAY EXPO is open 7 days a

GAC Volunteer Appreciation At a recent reception we honored GAC donors and volunteers, including Daphne Rich and George Goulet. Both have been important contributors to GAC’s mission to bring the arts in all its forms to our community through classes, events and gallery shows. Daphne has been an instrumental part

“The craft revival is more than a hobbyist trend — it’s a manifesto for a world increasingly alienated by its own technology…Innovation need not erase tradition…a quilt can be both ancient and avant-garde, a rebellion stitched one thread at a time…” Bob Lynn, Medium At Guilford Art Center, we’ve known

Madison artist Tom Cleveland just dropped off more of his absolutely charming wooden reindeer. We have them in 3 sizes, but they are flying out of here faster than Santa’s sleigh! Come in and take one home!!     New GAC Sponsor: Physical Therapy Specialists “We’re proud to partner with

GAC Members Shop with Extra Discount this Weekend! Kick off your holiday shopping this week at Holiday Expo, GAC’s much-anticipated holiday shopping event. JOIN US TONIGHT AT THE FREE OPENING RECEPTION FROM 5:00-7:00PM. GAC members shop with a 15% discount* on two special weekends: November 14,15 &16 December 5, 6

Are you interested in exhibiting as an artist at Craft Expo — Guilford Art Center’s annual contemporary craft and art show and one of the most successful and long-running craft shows in America? The application process for Craft Expo 2026 is now open. Interested applicants may apply between now and

Holiday Expo Opening Reception this Friday – join us! Kick off your holiday shopping this week at Holiday Expo, GAC’s much-anticipated holiday shopping event. Join us at the free Opening Reception this Friday, Nov 14 from 5-7pm. Enjoy refreshments, giveaways and lots of festive cheer! GAC members shop with a