What’s New at GAC?

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

Friday, November 14, 5–7pm Guilford Art Center Free Admission Kick off the holiday season in style at the Holiday Expo Opening Reception at Guilford Art Center! Join us on Friday, November 14 from 5–7pm for an evening of festive fun, refreshments, and giveaways as we celebrate the start of our

Our Soup for Good event on Sunday, November 23 is sold out! Thank you for your support of the Guilford Food Bank and GAC, helping feed the bodies and creative spirits of our community through these two non-profits. For $40 per ticket, participants will receive a choice of three homemade

Winter 2026 Registration We’re putting the finishing touches on our Winter 2026 Semester catalog! In the meantime, you can now search for classes and workshops on our website. Search by class type, age and day. You can see all of the options available and start making your plan for a

Guilford Art Center Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Present Looking for a meaningful gift that inspires joy long after the holidays are over? Give the gift of creativity with a Guilford Art Center gift certificate! Perfect for anyone on your list—whether they’re an experienced artist or someone curious to try

Calling all middle school students! On Wednesday, October 22, 1:15-3:15pm, Guilford Art Center is opening its doors for a special Middle School Art Drop-In Workshop — a creative, low-pressure time to explore, experiment, and make art with peers. Unlike a structured class, drop-in workshops are flexible and casual. Teens can

Weekend Workshops Rendering Dogs and Cats in Pencil, Ink & Paint Workshop October 18-19, 9:30am-3:00pm Leather Halloween Masks Workshop October 18, 9:00am-6:00pm Forging Tongs Workshop October 18-19, 10:00am-4:00pm Silver Metal Clay: Finishing & Firing Workshop October 19, 10:00am-4:00pm Click HERE to view the fall catalog for info and registration. If

This fall, let your child’s imagination run wild! From Terrifying Paper Toys to Mixed-Media Masks and Magic Sculpture, Guilford Art Center is hosting brand-new Halloween workshops for kids ages 4 and up. Whether your young artist wants to tell spooky stories, sculpt witches and masks, or make glowing luminaries, there’s

There are some spaces available in upcoming October workshops & classes. Register now for a new creative experience! This Weekend! Oct 11: Potholder Weaving: Tabby Weaving on a Peg Loom 10am-1pm Oct 12: Sculptural Mini Book 10am-2pm Next Wednesday, Oct 15 Drawing in Pen & Ink, 5-8pm This is a