Celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season at Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Expo opening reception on Friday, November 13, from 5:00-7:00 pm. The free community event features festive refreshments and offers a first look at a holiday market bringing together more than 175 artists and makers for a celebration
ONE WEEK TO GO! The countdown is on, and we couldn’t be more excited to open the doors to Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Expo! Everyone is invited to join us Friday, November 13, from 5-7pm for a festive opening night celebration. Come enjoy holiday cheer, festive drinks and sweet treats
REGISTER NOW for November Workshops (Workshops are open to all levels unless otherwise indicated. Click the title links to register or find them in the fall catalog below.) THIS WEEK Intro to Blacksmithing/Open Forge: Session B 4 Wednesdays beginning Nov 4, 6:00-9:00pm Instructor: Mace Vitale Learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing
NOVEMBER 13, 2026 – JANUARY 10, 2027 Get a head start on holiday shopping at Guilford Art Center’s annual Holiday Expo, opening November 13 and running through January 10. This popular indoor holiday market transforms the Art Center’s gallery into a festive shopping destination filled with unique, handmade gifts created
Try something new at a GAC workshop! Choose from Ceramics Blacksmithing, Weaving, Metals & Painting EARLY NOVEMBER Mexican Day of the Dead Workshop (Youth Ages 7+) Sunday, Nov 1, 12:00-2:30pm Instructor: Carole Firth Intro to Blacksmithing/Open Forge: Session B 4 Wednesdays beginning Nov 4, 6:00-9:00pm Instructor: Mace Vitale Double Weave
Upcoming Classes & Workshops in October and early November REGISTER NOW! LATE OCTOBER Rendering Animals in Pencil, Ink and Paint Saturday-Sunday, Oct 24-25, 9:30am-3:00pm Instructor: Patricia Meglio Intro to the Hand Forged Blade Workshop: Session A Saturday-Sunday, Oct 24-25, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Mace Vitale Secret Doorway 3D Story Box Saturday,
The Craft Expo 2027 Artist Application Deadline is coming up! *NEW EARLIER DEADLINE* Application Deadline: November 2, 2026 Late Deadline: November 11, 2026 Craft Expo 2027 will be held July 16-18 on the Guilford Green. If you are interested in applying to participate in Craft Expo 2027 as an exhibiting
The GAC shop, school, gallery and office will be closed in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 12, 2026. Regularly scheduled activities will resume on Tuesday, Oct 13. Opening Reception this Saturday October 10, 2-4pm All invited to celebrate the opening of this new exhibition
All invited! Free opening reception this Saturday, Oct 10, from 2:00 – 4:00pm to celebrate the opening of this new exhibition. Remember You Must Live: On Life, Loss, and Impermanence FREE Opening Reception • Saturday, October 10 • 2–4 PM What does it mean to remember that life is finite
Workshops running this week/weekend Pop-Art Purse Design Workshop Thursday, Oct 8, 6:00-9:00pm Instructor: Peggy Esposito Forging Spears Workshop Saturday & Sunday, Oct 10-11, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Aidan Garrity Paint Your Pet like David Hockney Saturday, Oct 10, 10:00am-4:00pm Instructor: Marcy LaBella Get into the spirit(s!) with these Halloween workshops Craft &
Doors open this Thursday! Come shop the Designer’s Circus pop-up in our gallery, featuring 70+ small boutique designers with clothing and accessories 50–90% below boutique prices! Browse racks and tables filled with unique, one-of-a-kind and limited-edition styles for women of all ages and sizes – plus purses, scarves, jewelry and