Guilford Art Center invites artists and makers to apply for Holiday Expo 2026, our annual holiday shopping event featuring a diverse selection of original, handcrafted work. We welcome submissions in a wide range of craft media, including ceramics, woodworking, glass, jewelry, metalwork, stationery, leather, personal care, candles, home goods, textiles,
Think you’re not “artistic”? Think again. You don’t need experience, special skills, or even know what you’re doing to get started. Our fall classes and workshops for adults, teens and kids are welcoming places to try something new, get creative, and enjoy making something with your hands. From painting and
New gallery exhibition opens tomorrow! We are pleased to present Something’s Missing: A Community Exhibition with ceramic artist and Guilford Art Center Artist-in-Residence Casey Potts. The exhibition feature work by recent Guilford Art Center ceramics students and members of Wet Clay Works in New Haven, and will be on view
There is still so much happening this summer at GAC. Check out all the workshops with openings in August, including blacksmithing, felted tapestry, metal jewelry-making, and painting. There’s something for everyone! Knife Sharpening Workshop Instructor: Aidan Garrity Thursday, August 13 6PM – 9PM Bangles & Rings Workshop Instructor: Joy Raskin
Registration for Fall Semester is Open A new season is the perfect time to make something with your hands – and perhaps discover something new about yourself. From painting and pottery to metals/jewelry, fiber, blacksmithing, and more, our fall classes and workshops offer endless ways to learn and be inspired.
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 CENTER A 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
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