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
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
Free Entry with GAC Membership Do you know if you have a GAC membership you can get into Craft Expo FREE all 3 days? Make sure your membership is up to date before you go! Click HERE to either renew or purchase an individual or family membership. Volunteer for Craft
A beloved shoreline tradition returns this summer as the Guilford Craft Expo gathers 175 artists and makers from across the region and the United States on the Guilford Green. This event, which is the longest-running craft show in New England, celebrates exceptional handcrafted work while supporting artists and connecting them
Get Ready for Craft Expo 2026 The Guilford Green is the place to be on July 17-19! Our largest fundraising event, Craft Expo, is back in town and we can’t wait for you to meet the 175+ modern makers coming in from around the region and country. Want to see
Summer is a GREAT time to try a new class or workshop, or come back to a craft you love. There are openings in a range of categories – blacksmithing, metals, weaving, stone sculpture, painting, drawing and ceramics. Register now and be part of our creative community. BLACKSMITHING Intro to
The excitement is building for Guilford Craft Expo 2026, and we’re thrilled to announce the list of modern artists and makers who will be joining this year’s show on the historic Guilford Green, July 17–19. Known as Connecticut’s longest-running craft show, Craft Expo brings together 175 artists and modern makers
Last call for workshops this weekend! Register now to get in on the fun with pet portraits, blacksmithing, weaving and watercolors. BYOB Paint & Sip Workshop: Pet Portrait Party Friday, June 5, 7PM – 9PM Instructor: Dove Hellman Turn your furry friends into one-of-a-kind portrait with easy, guided instruction. All