What’s New at GAC?

GAC Membership = Free Entry to Craft Expo

Need to purchase or renew your GAC membership before Craft Expo? Did you know GAC members get free entry to all 3 days of Craft Expo? PLUS, 10% off all classes, workshops and purchases in the GAC Shop and gallery year-round? It’s a great deal no matter how you use

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Summer Vibes + Handmade Finds = Craft Expo is Almost Here!

Summer Vibes + Handmade Finds = Craft Expo is Almost Here! The countdown is on! One of the most anticipated summer events on the Connecticut shoreline returns: the Guilford Craft Expo, taking place July 18–20, 2025 on the scenic Guilford Green. Presented by the Guilford Art Center, this beloved annual

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Openings in Youth Week 4 & July Adult Workshops

YOUTH PROGRAM WEEK 4: JULY 14-18 Art Playground: Session B Open to ages 5-7 9:00am-12:00pm Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina Work with clay to make masks decorated with colorful tissue paper and build with wood and natural objects. Explore watercolor paintings and colored sands. Make paper dolls, animals, birds, insects and imaginary

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Openings in Summer Youth Week 3 & 4 (July 7-11, July 14-18)

WEEK 3: JULY 7-11 Art Playground: Session A Open to ages 5-7 9:00am-12:00pm Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina Work with clay to make masks decorated with colorful tissue paper and build with wood and natural objects. Explore watercolor paintings and colored sands. Make paper dolls, animals, birds, insects and imaginary creatures. Your

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Hot Staff Picks for July from The Shop

Every purchase made in THE SHOP at Guilford Art Center (411 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437) supports independent working artists and Guilford Art Center’s community and educational programming. It’s one of the things that makes THE SHOP one of the most unique shopping destinations on the shoreline. With its wide

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