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Fantastic Ekphrastic, New Brews, Spring Break
Ekphrastic Poetry Reading & Gallery Exhibition Sunday, May 1, 2-4 pm Join members of the Guilford Poets Guild (GPG) as they present poems inspired by selected works of art in GAC’s 2020 Student Exhibition on Sunday, March 1, 2-4pm. It’s free and open to the public. Ekphrastic poetry is a response to a visual work of art, often a vivid, dramatic…
Read More...Guilford Art Center and the Guilford Poets Guild Present an Ekphrastic Poetry Reading and Gallery Exhibition
Join members of the Guilford Poets Guild as they present original poems inspired by selected works of art in Guilford Art Center’s 2020 Student Exhibition. The reading will take place Sunday, March 1, 2-4pm, and is free and open to the public. Ekphrastic poetry is a response to a visual work of art, often a…
Read More...GAC Announces Registration for 2020 Spring Semester Classes & Workshop
Registration is now open for Spring 2020 classes and workshops at Guilford Art Center. Classes are offered for youth (ages 5 yrs and older), teens and adults. The spring semester runs from March 23– May 17. Classes and workshops are offered in a range of mediums, including beading, glass, ceramics, blacksmithing, drawing, fiber, painting, photography,…
Read More...Valentine gifts made with love by American artists
Is love the color of Aperol, perhaps? This orange glassware is by Bill Burch, a Berkley, CA artist. He’s known for his brilliant use of color, pattern work and distinctive shapes. (From $60 for a large pitcher to $53 for small creamer) If you’re ready to spell it all out to your sweetheart … check…
Read More...Expansion Update, New Faculty, Unique Valentines
Exciting News! We’re Expanding the School As a result of our 50th anniversary Capital Campaign launched 3 years ago, we’ve been planning to expand the school. We are now close to beginning the work, which should take place between April and late June. The expansion is designed to create additional space for our heavily-used ceramics…
Read More...Small Work Big Power, Liquid Art, Time for Spring Registration
Liquid Art: A Gallery/Cocktail Party at GAC Friday, March 6, 6-8:30 pm featuring CT Breweries, Cideries & Distilleries Raise your spirits – and support the arts – at GAC’s cool mid-winter party, Liquid Art. We’re celebrating the art of CT’s breweries, cideries, and distilleries. Come sample small batch libations, including Deep River Distillery of Chester, Fifth State…
Read More...Raise Your Spirits with “Liquid Art” Cocktail/Gallery Party at Guilford Art Center
Raise your spirits (and support the arts) during these cold and gray months at Guilford Art Center’s cool (and warm!) mid-winter party, Liquid Art, on Friday, March 6, 6:00 – 8:30pm in the GAC gallery. Liquid Art features tastings of creative craft beverages from some of CT’s newest breweries, cideries and distilleries. There will also…
Read More...In the Schools, Expo Deadline & Liquid Art
New Collaboration with Guilford Public Schools GAC is collaborating with Guilford Public Schools on an Artist-in-Residence program with the elementary schools, led by GAC youth program instructor Renee Soares. Soares is a mixed-media visual artist, educator, and curator whose extraordinary beaded masks have been exhibited throughout the Northeast. She will be working with the elementary…
Read More...Art Exhibition at GAC Highlights Multi-Media Work by Adult Students
New art work by adult students at Guilford Art Center will be featured in the GAC Adult Student Exhibition in the Center’s gallery, February 21 – March 6, 2020. The show will highlight recent work in all media by adult students who have taken classes or workshops at Guilford Art Center in the past two…
Read More...Interested in Silkscreening?
Interested in silkscreening? Check out this unique art class where you’ll explore silkscreen printing in the Andy Warhol style. Four week class at Guilford Art Center beginning Jan 16, 2020, 6:30-9:30pm, uses the silkscreen printing process to emulate and explore the print styles of Andy Warhol. Open to all levels. Theme, repetition and variation are…
Read More...Silkscreen Printing & Warhol, the Egg, Call for Artists
WINTER SEMESTER BEGINS NEXT WEEK New Year = New Opportunities for a Creative YOU It’s time to try that class or workshop you’ve always thought about – and there’s no time like the present to register! The new semester begins Jan. 13. There is something for every level and interest: Blacksmithing, Book Arts, Calligraphy, Ceramics,…
Read More...Memorial Exhibition of Multi-Media Art by Joan Killion at Guilford Art Center
A memorial exhibition in honor of artist Joan Killion will be featured in the Guilford Art Center gallery, January 31-February 16, 2020. Killion was a longtime student at Guilford Art Center, as well as an occasional instructor. She took many classes in Ceramic Sculpture with instructor and pottery studio manager Lisa Wolkow, and taught workshops…
Read More...Craft Expo 2020: Don’t let the deadline sneak up on you!
It’s time to apply for Guilford Craft Expo 2020! APPLICATION DEADLINE – JANUARY 21, 2020 Show Dates and Hours: Friday, July 17— 11am-7:30pm Saturday, July 18 — 10am-7pm Sunday, July 19 — 12am-5pm *note Friday hours have changed to 11:00am-7:30pm Guilford Art Center’s Guilford Craft Expo 2020 continues a 63-year tradition of bringing exceptional fine…
Read More...2019 Year in Review & Looking Ahead
Over 2,000 students enrolled in over 400 classes and workshops during 4 semesters. We presented many new and innovative classes, along with our popular core offerings. We noticed a renewed interest in the “traditional arts,” such as calligraphy, sewing and creative writing. We welcomed close to 200 people at our annual, free Open Arts Day,…
Read More...Learn, See & Do at Guilford Art Center
The community is invited to attend our 8th annual, FREE Open Arts Day on Sunday, January 5, 2020, 1-3pm. Our studios and classrooms will be open with instructor artists demonstrating their crafts and offering hands-on art projects. Visitors are invited to try out a variety of art forms that they would like to learn more…
Read More...Holiday Shop, Open Arts Day 2020, January Workshops
The Holiday Shop is Open 7 Days a Week Monday – Friday 9am-5:30pm, Thursday 9am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Sunday 12-5pm Give an Experience For hard-to-shop-for friends or people who don’t want more stuff, giving the gift of EXPERIENCE is ideal. How about a class in painting, sculpting, drawing or ceramics? Perhaps try swinging a hammer in…
Read More...Men’s Shopping Night at The Holiday Shop
Guilford Art Center announces a special shopping night for men (women are invited too!) on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 5-8 pm. Shoppers will enjoy beer and bar food while shopping for last minute gifts for everyone on their list. Gift categories include jewelry, accessories, ceramics, leather goods, home décor, ornaments, gourmet foods, carved wood,…
Read More...Thinking Outside the Box, Sandcasting, Men’s Shopping Night
Think Outside the Box For hard-to-shop-for friends or people who don’t want more stuff, giving the gift of EXPERIENCE is ideal. How about a class in painting, sculpting, drawing or ceramics? Perhaps try swinging a hammer in the blacksmith forge? Or finally learning how to use a digital camera to create really amazing photos? Purchase…
Read More...Learn, See & Do during “Open Arts Day”
Guilford Art Center is pleased to invite all community members to the 8th annual, FREE Open Arts Day on Sunday, January 5, 2020, 1-3pm. The Art Center’s studios and classrooms will be open with instructor artists demonstrating their crafts and offering hands-on art projects. Visitors are invited to try out a variety of art forms…
Read More...Kids Holiday Workshops, Our Annual Appeal, Shopping Events
Holiday-Themed Workshops for Kids These are fun and festive for the kids (and give parents a few hours on a Saturday to get some shopping done too!). And we just added a gingerbread house workshop to the line-up. Felt Holiday Stocking Saturday, Dec 7 9:00 am-12:00 pm Ages 8 and older. Design and decorate…
Read More...Registration Open for Guilford Art Center Winter Semester 2020 Classes & Workshops
Registration is now open for Winter 2020 classes and workshops at Guilford Art Center. Classes are offered for youth, teens and adults. The winter semester runs from January 13 – March 6, 2020. Art classes and workshops are offered in a range of mediums, including blacksmithing, bladesmithing, beading, book arts, calligraphy, ceramics, collage, glass beads,…
Read More...Pouring Prosecco, Making Tomahawks & Admiring Glass at Guilford Art Center
Jewelry & Prosecco Event Held in The Holiday Shop Join us to sip and shop on Thursday, Dec 5, 5-8pm in The Holiday shop. Enjoy glasses of Mionetto prosecco, Aperol spritzers and chocolates while viewing a wide range of jewelry and accessories for sale. There will be free raffles and give-aways offered throughout the evening….
Read More...Over 50 American Jewelry Artists featured at Prosecco Event at Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Shop
The public is invited to a free and festive Jewelry & Prosecco Reception at The Holiday Shop at Guilford Art Center on Thursday, December 5 from 5-8 pm. Guests are invited to enjoy glasses of Mionetto prosecco, Aperol spritzers and chocolates while viewing a wide range of jewelry and accessories for sale. There will be…
Read More...New Resident Potter Gives GAC a Spin
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce its new Resident Potter, Megan Mayall. She is the fifth artist to serve in this position, during which she will be responsible for working with Guilford Art Center pottery students, as well as overseeing ceramics studio practice times. Mayall is most interested in functional pottery, and is proficient…
Read More...Find Extraordinary Gifts at Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Shop
Guilford Art Center announces the opening of THE HOLIDAY SHOP, its annual holiday shopping event which takes place November 1, 2019 through January 5, 2020. The Shop at Guilford Art Center doubles in size during the holidays, filling the shop and gallery with extraordinary work from over 200 American artists, makers and designers. Gift categories…
Read More...7th Annual “Soup for Good” Event Benefits Guilford Art Center and the Guilford Food Bank
SOLD OUT! The public is invited to a warm, soup supper while supporting two important shoreline organizations — Guilford Art Center and the Guilford Food Bank — at Soup for Good, Sunday, November 10, 4:30-6:30 pm at Guilford Art Center. The dinner is hosted in the Guilford Art Center school, where guests can select from…
Read More...Guilford Art Center announces “Call for Entry” for Craft Expo 2020
Exhibition dates: July 17, 18, 19, 2020 Application deadline: January 21, 2020 Late Entry: January 23, 2020 • Click here for a complete prospectus and application • Click here for additional details about Craft Expo Craft Expo 2020, held on the historic Guilford Green, is Connecticut’s premier outdoor show of fine American craft. Now in…
Read More...Registration for 2019 Fall Semester Classes & Workshop
Registration is now open for Fall 2019 classes and workshops at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, CT. Classes are offered for youth (ages 3 ½ and older), teens and adults. The fall semester runs from September 16 – November 22. Classes and workshops are offered in a range of mediums, including beading, glass, ceramics, blacksmithing,…
Read More...Go Behind the Scenes at Guilford Art Center with Free Tour
Guilford Art Center will conduct a free tour of its school, gallery and shop on Saturday, September 14, 11:00am. Maureen Belden, GAC Executive Director, will lead the tour which will include a behind-the-scenes view of the GAC school facilities, gallery and shop. Attendees will learn all about classes, arts opportunities and unique history of the…
Read More...Designers Circus “Pop-Up” Clothing & Accessories Fall Event
Designers Circus, a Boston-based creative fashion and accessories event, is returning to Guilford and will hold a “pop-up” sale in the gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The sale will be open on Thursday, October 3 from 10am – 6pm, Friday, October 4 from 10am – 6pm & Saturday, October 5, 10 am – 4…
Read More...Guilford Art League 72nd Annual Juried Exhibition & Sale
Guilford Art League 72nd Annual Juried Exhibition & Sale at the Guilford Art Center Gallery September 9-28, 2019 OPENING RECEPTION Friday, September 13, 6-8 pm Awards and Refreshments A Juried Show for Connecticut Artists, 18 years and older. The GAL was founded in 1047 by a small group of local artists, to promote and stimulate…
Read More...Poetry Reading Features Guilford Poets Guild & Madison Art Society
One of the Guilford Poets Guild’s favorite events is the ekphrastic poetry reading held in conjunction with the Madison Art Society’s Annual Art Exhibit. The exhibit is currently on view at Guilford Art Center’s Mill Gallery where the poetry reading will take place on Wednesday, August 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Ekphrastic poetry takes…
Read More...Exhibit Showcases Work by Dana Lofink, GAC Resident Potter
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition of ceramic work by Dana Lofink, GAC’s resident potter. The exhibition is on view in the gallery August 21 – September 4, with an opening reception on Friday, August 23 from 6-8 pm, which is free and open to the public. Dana graduated in May, 2019…
Read More...Madison Art Society 44th Annual Art Exhibit and Sale
The Madison Art Society 44th Annual Art Exhibit and Sale will will be held from Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 16 at the Guilford Art Center’s Mill Gallery. This show will be dedicated to Sally Spiegel and Shirley Davidson, two MAS artists of long standing who sadly passed away last year. Opening Reception –…
Read More...Over 180 Established and Emerging Artists Converge on Guilford Green for Craft Expo 2019
The Guilford Art Center is pleased to welcome over 180 nationally-recognized and emerging craft artists to the historic Guilford Green for Guilford Art Center’s Craft Expo 2019. Held on July 19-21, this annual show is celebrating its’ 62nd year as Connecticut’s premier outdoor juried show of fine American craft. Artists from across the country will…
Read More...Guilford Art Center to Debut Artwork of Chef Jacques Pepin in Gallery Exhibition
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition of original painting and prints by Master Chef Jacques Pepin, called “The Artistry of Jacques Pepin.” This exhibition will take place in the Center’s Gallery June 21 – July 21, 2019. It is the first comprehensive exhibition of Jacques Pepin’s art, and will introduce viewers to…
Read More...The Artists of Gallery One & Friends at GAC, April 19 – May 11
Gallery One is a diverse group of established artists who use current modes of expression in a variety of contemporary media. Their common bond is a commitment to each artist’s individual voice and evolution. Each artist represents a different background and tradition which is clearly visible in the art. How each artist interprets the world…
Read More...Ceramics 2019: A National Juried Exhibition at GAC
“Warp and Weft (detail)” by Angela Cunningham Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce its newest gallery exhibition, entitled Ceramics 2019: A National Juried Exhibition, from May 17 – June 14 in the gallery at Guilford Art Center. This exhibition presents contemporary works in clay, both functional and non-functional by American artists from across the…
Read More...Guilford Art Center Hosts Summer Benefit Party at Owenego Club
Join Guilford Art Center for the Summer Benefit Party, Friday, July 12 at 6:30 – 10:00 pm, at the Owenego Beach & Tennis Club in Branford, CT. World-renowned chef Jacques Pepin, whose artwork is the subject of GAC’s summer gallery exhibition, will attend and serve as the Honorary Chairperson. Guests will enjoy a special summer…
Read More...More than 180 Established and Emerging Artists Converge on Guilford Green for Craft Expo 2019
More than 180 nationally-recognized and emerging craft artists will converge on the historic Guilford Green for Guilford Art Center’s Craft Expo 2019. Held on July 19-21, this annual show celebrates its 62nd year. It is Connecticut’s premier outdoor juried show of fine American craft. Artists from across the country will display and sell their fine…
Read More...GAC 2019 Summer Youth Art Program
Registration is now open for the summer youth program at Guilford Art Center. The summer sessions runs from June 24 – August 23, 2019. Half-day and full-day classes are offered; different art themes and media are offered each week. The summer program is open to children ages 3 ½ and older. “Bridge care” is available…
Read More...IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition Opening to the Public March 21, 2019
Shoreline Arts Alliance’s IMAGES, Connecticut’s Oldest Photography Competition and Exhibition, will be open and on view at Guilford Art Center from March 20 to April 6 Shoreline Arts Alliance presents the 38th annual IMAGES Photography Competition and Exhibition, Connecticut’s Oldest State Wide Photography Competition and Exhibition. IMAGES is opening on March 20, 2019 and will…
Read More...GAC Hosts Michael Alexander Jeweler Trunk Show
Guilford Art Center announces it will host a trunk show for jewelry by Michael Alexander Jeweler on Saturday, April 6 from 10am-4pm. Artisan jewelry and Guilford Art Center Craft Expo exhibitor Michael Alexander will make a trip to Guilford for this special, one-day pop-up event. Michael’s work is known for its strong minimalist lines, iconic…
Read More...Read Poems from Guilford Poets Guild Event at GAC
On Sunday, March 3, the Guilford Art Center hosted the Guilford Poets Guild for a reading of poems inspired by the 2019 Faculty Exhibit. Here is a sampling of poems and images. The Mettle of Petals Dan Goldberg First Impression, Julia Rogoff We look upon flowers as beautiful things, The prom corsage, the wedding bouquet,…
Read More...Designers Circus “Pop-Up” Clothing & Accessories Spring Event
Designers Circus, a Boston-based creative fashion and accessories event, is re-turning to Guilford and will hold a “pop-up” sale in the gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The sale will be open on Thursday, April 11 from 10am – 6pm, Friday, April 12 from 10am – 6pm & Sat-urday, April 13, 10 am – 4…
Read More...Guilford Art Center to Exhibit Work by Local Artist DeWitt Brouard
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition of a selection of works by artist DeWitt Brouard. The exhibition will take place in the Center’s school building, March 31-April 28, 2019, with a reception for the public on Sunday, March 31, 2-4pm. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. DeWitt…
Read More...Guilford Poets Guild Poetry Reading in Conjunction with Guilford Art Center’s Faculty Exhibit
Sunday, March 3, 2:00-4:00pm at Guilford Art Center Gallery Join members of the Guilford Poets Guild as they present original poems inspired by selected works of art in Guilford Art Center’s 2019 Faculty Exhibition. The reading will take place Sunday, March 3 from 2:00-4:00pm, and is free and open to the public. (Snow date, Sunday,…
Read More...Registration for Spring Semester Classes & Workshops Now Open!
Registration is now open for Summer 2019 classes and workshops at Guilford Art Center. Classes are offered for youth (ages 3 ½ and older), teens and adults. The summer semester runs from April 1 – June 9. The deadline for early registration discounts is March 4. Classes and workshops are offered in a range of…
Read More...Craft Beer & Spirits Fundraiser
Sample some of Connecticut’s best craft brews and spirits at Guilford Art Center’s Craft Beer & Spirits event, scheduled for Friday, March 8 from 6-8:30pm at Guilford Art Center. Guests are invited to try a selection of beers from CT-based breweries, including Stony Creek Brewery, Thimble Island Brewing Company, 30 Mile Brewing Co. and Two…
Read More...Guilford Art Center to Feature Works by Instructors in Gallery Exhibition
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition of works in all media by its faculty artists. The Faculty Exhibition will take place in the Center’s Gallery February 1-March 10, 2019. Paintings, drawings, pottery, glass, weaving, jewelry, and more will be featured in this exhibition, which celebrates the talent and creativity of GAC’s teaching…
Read More...Try Something New at “Open Arts Day”
Guilford Art Center is pleased to invite all community members to the 7th annual, FREE Open Arts Day on Sunday, January 6, 2019, 1-3pm. The Art Center’s studios and classrooms will be open with instructor artists demonstrating their crafts and offering hands-on art projects. Visitors are invited to try out a variety of art forms…
Read More...2019 Winter Semester Classes & Workshops
Registration is now open for Winter 2019 classes and workshops at Guilford Art Center. Classes are offered for youth (ages 3 ½ and older), teens and adults. The winter semester runs from January 14 – March 10, 2019 for adults and youth. Classes and workshops are offered in a range of mediums, including beading, glass,…
Read More...World Famous Chef, Jacques Pepin, Comes to GAC for Book Signing Event
Guilford Art Center announces a book signing event with Jacques Pepin on Sunday, December 16, from 2-4pm in the Artistry Shop at the Center. The renowned chef and artist will be signing copies of his latest book Menus: Book for Your Meals and Memories, which has just been chosen as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things…
Read More...Whiskey, Oysters & Shopping at Men’s Night
Guilford Art Center announces a special shopping event for men on Thursday, December 20, 2018 from 6-8 pm. Shoppers will enjoy scotch whiskey and oyster tastings and shop for jewelry, accessories, ceramics, leather goods, home décor, ornaments, baby gifts, men’s items and much more. Friendly shop assistants will be on hand to help with selections…
Read More...Annual Membership Meeting
Guilford Art Center will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 8-9:30am. The meeting will entail voting by the Board of Directors on the proposed nominations for the 2018-2019 officers. The slate will be presented at the meeting. Guilford Art Center members are permitted to propose candidates, from among current board members, to…
Read More...Holiday Gifts Sparkle at Jewelry & Prosecco Event
The public is invited to a free and festive “Jewelry & Prosecco” reception at The Shop at Guilford Art Center on Thursday, November 29 from 5-8 pm. Guests are invited to enjoy glasses of prosecco, Aperol spritzers and chocolates while viewing the eclectic mix of fine handmade jewelry for sale. There will be raffles and…
Read More...“Picture Yourself at GAC” Week
Observe Classes for Free at Guilford Art Center during “Picture Yourself at GAC” Week Guilford Art Center will open its classrooms to anyone who would like to visit and observe a class for FREE during the week of Monday, November 5– Saturday, November 10, 2018. The public is invited to see the studios, meet instructors…
Read More...Shop Handmade for the Holidays at Guilford Art Center’s “Artistry” Event
Guilford Art Center announces its annual holiday shopping event, Artistry: American Craft Shopping for the Holidays, which takes place November 1, 2018 through January 6, 2019. One-of-a-kind, fine craft by artisans from across America will be featured, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, homewares, fiber, ornaments, accessories, toys, specialty foods, stationery, leather goods and more. The Shop…
Read More...6th Annual “Soup for Good”
The public is invited to a warm, soup supper while supporting two important shoreline organizations — Guilford Art Center and the Community Dining Room — at Soup for Good, Sunday, November 11, 4:30-6:30 pm at Guilford Art Center. The dinner is hosted in the Guilford Art Center school, where guests can select from a variety…
Read More...Designers Circus “Pop-Up” Clothing & Accessories Event
Designers Circus, a Boston-based creative fashion and accessories event, is returning to Guilford and will hold a “pop-up” sale in the gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The sale will be open on Friday, October 5 from 10am – 6pm, Saturday, October 6 from 10am – 6pm & Sunday, October 7 from 11 am –…
Read More...New Gallery Exhibition, Vibrance, featuring Work of Resident Potter Victoria Burnham
Works on View are Culmination of Ceramics Residency Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce Vibrance, an exhibition of the ceramic work of Victoria Burnham, the Center’s Resident Potter since September, 2017. The exhibition is on view in the gallery August 22 – September 5, with an opening reception on Friday, August 24 from 6-8…
Read More...Paintings, Sculpture & More Featured in EIGHT ’18 Exhibition
Guilford Art Center will present the exhibition EIGHT ’18, celebrating the work of a longtime group of Connecticut artists who work in a variety of media. The exhibition will be on view in the Gallery July 29 – August 18, 2018. The artists of EIGHT ’18 all hail from the Hartford area: Joanne Barry-Dutro; Francie…
Read More...Handmade Tales: New Yorker Cartoonist Roz Chast + Mixed Media Artist Leslie Giuliani
Guilford Art Center is pleased to present the exhibition Roz Chast and Leslie Giuliani: Handmade Tales, on view in the Gallery, June 1-July 22; the opening reception is Friday, June 8, 6-8pm. Roz Chast and Leslie Giuliani are close friends. Chast is a renowned cartoonist for the New Yorker who also has a zeal for…
Read More...Seaside Benefit Party at Owenego Inn & Beach Club
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce its Seaside Benefit Party, to be held Friday, July 20 at 6:30 pm at the Owenego Beach & Tennis Club in Branford, CT. Guests will enjoy a summer evening at this seaside beach club, which has beautiful gardens and lawns on the Long Island Sound and spectacular views…
Read More...The Artists of Gallery One & Friends
The Artists of Gallery One & Friends return to the Guilford Art Center with an exhibition at its Mill Gallery from Sunday, April 29 to Sunday, May 20. There is an opening reception on Friday, May 4 from 5-7pm; and a closing reception with a performance by The Wild Angels dance troupe on Sunday, May…
Read More...Guilford Art Center 2018 Summer Youth Art Program
Registration is now open for the summer youth program at Guilford Art Center. The summer sessions runs from June 25 – August 24, 2018. Half-day and full-day classes are offered; different art themes and media are offered each week. The summer program is open to children ages 3 ½ and older. “Bridge care” is available…
Read More...Michael Alexander Jeweler Trunk Show
Guilford Art Center announces it will host a trunk show for jewelry by Michael Alexander Jeweler on Saturday, April 14 from 10am-4pm. Artisan jewelry and Guilford Art Center Craft Expo exhibitor Michael Alexander will make a trip to Guilford for this special, one-day pop-up event. Michael’s work is known for its strong minimalist lines, iconic…
Read More...Designers Circus “Pop-Up” Clothing & Accessories Event
Designers Circus, a Boston-based creative fashion and accessories event, is returning to Guilford and will hold a “pop-up” sale in the gallery at the Guilford Art Center. The sale will be open on Thursday, April 19 from 10am – 6pm, Friday, April 20 from 10am – 6pm & Saturday, April 21, 10 am – 3…
Read More...I Couldn’t Stop Smiling
John J. Fleming, Jr. Art Show at Guilford Art Center Review by Mary Beeman The moment I walked in, shaking off the cold drizzle falling outside, I couldn’t stop smiling. It happened! John Fleming was there in the room with me in all his splendor. The joy overtook me as I enjoyed each and every…
Read More...Beer & BBQ Fundraiser
Beer & BBQ Fundraiser Event Planned for Guilford Art Center Sample some of Connecticut’s best craft brews and barbecue at Guilford Art Center’s Beer & BBQ event, scheduled for Friday, March 9 from 6-8:30 pm at Guilford Art Center. Guests are invited to try a selection of beers from area breweries, including Black Hog Brewery,…
Read More...Students Showcase Work at Guilford Art Center
New creations by adult students at Guilford Art Center will be featured in the Student Exhibition in the Center’s gallery, February 2-18, 2018. The show will highlight recent work in all media by adult students who have taken classes or workshops at GAC in the past two years. “This show is a great opportunity for…
Read More...Whimsical Art Works by John Fleming Featured in Exhibition at GAC
Works by the late John Fleming, a prolific artist who studied for many years at Guilford Art Center, will be featured in an exhibition in the Gallery, February 23 – March 11, 2018. John Fleming came to his artistic calling later in life at the age of 45, following a devastating accident while working as…
Read More...Guilford Art League 70th Annual Juried Exhibition & Sale
September 11 – 30 Opening Reception: Friday, Sept 15 6-8 pm Open Mon-Sun 10am – 4 pm The Guilford Art League was founded in 1947 by a small group of local artists. Their mission continues to promote and stimulate interest in the visual arts. This juried show for Connecticut artists is jurored by Robert Brennan…
Read More...Gallery Exhibition featuring Work of Resident Potter, Monica Hewryk
Works on view are culmination of ceramics residency. Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition of the ceramic work of Monica Hewryk, the Center’s Resident Potter since September 2016. The exhibition is on view in the gallery August 16 – September 3, with an opening reception on Friday, August 18 from 5-7 pm….
Read More...GALLERY: The Friday Night Painters Show Their Stuff
Opening Reception: Friday, July 28, 5-7 pm Gallery Talk: Sunday, July 30, 2-4 pm Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce The Friday Night Painters / Show Their Stuff, an exhibition of works by a feisty, dedicated, close-knit group of painters, some of whom have been working at GAC since the mid-1970s. The exhibition will…
Read More...Front of the House: Dining Together in Objects & Images
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce its newest gallery exhibition entitled Front of the House: Dining Together in Objects & Image, on view in the Center’s gallery June 16-July 23, 2017. Front of the House — restaurant lingo for where guests are seated — presents serving ware and art created by American artists that…
Read More...In the Gallery: Guilford Public Schools Students & Photographs by Sheri Kellaher
Works by students in grades K-12 in Guilford Public Schools will be featured in an exhibition in the gallery at Guilford Art Center, May 12-June 4, 2017. This exhibition will celebrate the creativity and talent of Guilford’s youngest artists and will include works in all media. “We are excited to highlight art works created by…
Read More...The Artists of Gallery One & Friends
“The Artists of Gallery One & Friends,” an exhibition of recent works by this professional cooperative group of regional artists, will be on view from April 18 through May 7 at the Mill Gallery, Guilford Art Center. An opening reception with the artists will take place on Friday, April 21, 5 – 7 pm. There…
Read More...Black, White & Awe50me! Gala Event
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce its Black, White & Awe50me! Gala event on Friday, June 2 at 6:30 pm at the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club in Branford, CT. This year Guilford Art Center celebrates its 50th anniversary of creating art and community and its continuing importance as a thriving cultural institution…
Read More...Michael Alexander Jeweler Trunk Show
Guilford Art Center announces it will host a trunk show for jewelry by Michael Alexander Jeweler on Saturday, April 8 from 10am-4pm. Artisan jewelry and Guilford Art Center Craft Expo exhibitor Michael Alexander will make a trip to Guilford for this special, one-day pop-up event. Michael’s work is known for its strong minimalist lines, iconic…
Read More...Free Community Workshops
Guilford Art Center Offers Series of Free Community Workshops in Honor of its 50th Anniversary Year Workshops funded by a grant from the Guilford Foundation Guilford Art Center is offering a series of three, free community workshops, in honor of its50th anniversary year. These free workshops are funded by a generous grant from the Guilford…
Read More...Faculty + Student Exhibition in Honor of 50 Years
New creations by faculty members and students at Guilford Art Center will be featured in the FACULTY & STUDENT EXHIBITION, in Honor of 50 Years, on view in the Center’s gallery February 3 – March 5, 2017. The exhibition will highlight recent work in all media by faculty members and adult students who have taught…
Read More...Jasmine Gonzalez, Resident Potter, Featured in Gallery
Works on View are Culmination of Ceramics Residency Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibition of the ceramic works of Jasmine Gonzalez, the Center’s Resident Potter since January, 2015. The exhibition is on view in the gallery August 12-September 4, 2016, with a closing reception on Thursday, September 1, 5-7pm. Gonzalez creates a…
Read More...Bowls: A National Juried Exhibition
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce its newest gallery exhibition entitled “Bowls: A National Juried Exhibition” from June 17 – July 31 in the gallery at Guilford Art Center. The opening reception will be held Friday, June 17 from 5-7 pm. This exhibition explores the continuing vitality of this simplest, most ancient, and most…
Read More...Video: Behind the Scenes at Craft Expo
Claudia Mathison, GAC Instructor & Craft Camille Benjamin, Craft Expo Artist Butterfield Pottery (Dave & Susan Butterfield), Craft Expo Artist Phyllis Quinn, Craft Expo Patron Peggy Russell, Craft Expo Volunteer Videography by Shannon Gale of Visual Clarity
Read More...High School Invitational Exhibition
Guilford Art Center announces its High School Invitational Exhibition from May 19-June 5 at the Guilford Art Center gallery. The opening reception will be Thursday, May 19 from 5-7pm. This exhibition celebrates the creativity of young artists in all media. It features work from high school students around the Connecticut shoreline. “There is a wealth…
Read More...IMAGES 2016 – 35th Annual Juried Photography Competition & Exhibition
The Shoreline Arts Alliance will be accepting submissions for the 35th annual IMAGES photography competition and exhibition, March 11, 12, and 13 at the Mill Gallery of the Guilford Art Center, 411 Church Street, Guilford, CT. IMAGES 2016 celebrates the art of photography in its many aspects, formats and technologies and encourages excellence among photographic…
Read More...In the Gallery: The Artists of Gallery One and Friends
The Artists of Gallery One and Friends April 22 – May 15, 2016 Gallery One, a cooperative of mid-career artists working in a wide variety of media and styles from representational to abstract, including painting, sculpture and works on paper, will exhibit at the Guilford Art Center’s Mill Gallery, from April 22 through May 15,…
Read More...“Connecticut Blacksmiths” Exhibition
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce Connecticut Blacksmiths, an exhibition of works created by Connecticut-based blacksmiths and Guilford Art Center forge instructors and students. Works displayed will range from swords and knives to early-American hardware. The exhibit will be on view February 26 – March 10, 2016 at Guilford Art Center. The exhibition celebrates…
Read More...“Local Color: Connecticut Stories” Quilt Exhibit
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce Local Color: Connecticut Stories, a juried, traveling exhibition of fiber art created by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) in the Connecticut Region. The exhibit celebrates the concept of narrative as construed by Connecticut artists. The exhibit will be on view February 5 – 21, 2016…
Read More...Instructor Profile: Claudia Mathison
Claudia Mathison Youth Classes What inspires you? I find inspiration everywhere…in nature’s natural patterns and designs, graphic visuals in a big city, in small galleries and museums. If you could try a different art medium, what would it be? Lately I’ve been drawn to ceramics and would love to spend time “getting messy” experimenting with…
Read More...Student Profile: Nancy Judd
Class: “Painting Studio” Thursdays from 9:30am-12:30pm with Instructor Julia Rogoff Nancy, a Branford resident, attended the Paier College of Art in Hamden. Always involved in illustration and design, she now works in oils since taking classes at Guilford Art Center. She loves the laid-back atmosphere of GAC. “It’s a wonderful place to paint. You don’t…
Read More...Profile: DeeDee Hakun
She’s setting up Artistry…and the gallery…she’s a former board member…sculptor…and a ceramic studio apprenctice too! If you’ve spent any time at GAC, then it’s likely you’ve seen DeeDee with either clay or a drill in her hands! She currently serves as a ceramic studio apprentice, as well as a true “behind-the-scenes” force in getting Artistry…
Read More...Student Profile: Julia Joslin
Julia Joslin (and Rocky!) Class: “Painting Studio” Thursdays from 9:30am – 12:30am with Instructor Julia Rogoff Julia is originally from Westerly, RI. After taking her first painting class with GAC instructor Julia Rogoff, she fell in love with the shoreline as well as the art scene at GAC and moved to Guilford. Art is a…
Read More...Instructor Profile: David Frank
David Frank Class: “Expressions in Clay” Tuesdays from 9:30am-12:30pm What inspires you? Architecture, previous work that I’ve done or seen, forms that are meaningful. If you could try a different art medium, what would it be? I’d like to spin metal and learn to bend shapes on a lathe. I’m also trying a painting class…
Read More...Student Profile: Mike Baldetti
CLASS: Painting Studio Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:30am with Instructor Julia Rogoff Mike Baldetti is a Connecticut native but found himself in California for the past 40 years. Since returning to Connecticut, he enrolled at GAC in his second painting class (his first class was in Junior College!). Mike loves the creative process and enjoys painting,…
Read More...Public Reception & Exhibit Planned for “Forged in Fire” Winners
Guilford Art Center will hold a reception and temporary display of works by its GAC blacksmith instructors and “Forged in Fire” winners, Mace Vitale and Matt Parkinson, on Thursday, September 17, 2015 from 5-7pm. This event will celebrate their victories on the new History Channel series, as well as provide the public a chance to…
Read More...Faculty Profile: Emma Ballachino
Emma is an Old Lyme native and is studying Art Education at MA College of Art & Design. This is her third summer working for GAC coordinating the youth program. What’s your favorite thing about working with children? Watching children make art is so inspiring to me. They are so free in the way they…
Read More...Guilford Art Center Instructors Win “Forged in Fire” Competition on the History Channel
Guilford Art Center is very proud to announce that two of its Blacksmithing instructors – Mace Vitale and Matt Parkinson – were winners on a new series on the History Channel, Forged in Fire. GAC instructor and forge manager Vitale won the series finale episode on August 10; Parkinson, a frequent visiting instructor, won the…
Read More...Teapots, Vessels, Flagons & Flasks Exhibit
EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 19 Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce Teapots, Vessels, Flagons & Flasks, a juried exhibition of pourable containers made by contemporary American artists. The show will be on view in the Center’s Mill Gallery from May 15-July 19, 2015. The public is welcome to view the exhibit at a free opening…
Read More...The Artists of Gallery One and Friends
On View from April 24 – May 9, 2015 Opening Reception: Friday, April 24, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Closing Reception and Artists Talks: Saturday, May 9, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Gallery One, a cooperative of mid-career artists working in a wide variety of media and styles from representational to abstract, including painting, sculpture and works…
Read More...Teen learns blacksmith trade from Iron Age, forging a trade at Guilford Art Center
By Sarah Page Kyrcz, Shoreline Times Photo by Catherine Avalone, New Haven Register Ben Cohen’s blackened hands, resting near the red-hot coal forge in the Guilford Art Center blacksmithing shop, are just one visible example of his commitment to this ancient art. “A desire, a desire to do something with your hands,” is what it…
Read More...GAC Selects Talented Gonzalez as Resident Potter
by Pam Johnson, Senior Staff Writer, Shore Publishing With talent and promise in her hands, Jasmine Gonzalez is happy and excited have been selected as the first Resident Potter for Guilford Art Center’s (GAC) newly-launched residency program. Fresh from the University of Hartford, Hartford Art School (BFA 2014, major in Ceramics and Sculpture; minor in…
Read More...Faculty Art Work Featured in Exhibition
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce an exhibit of works in all media by its faculty artists. The Faculty Exhibition will take place in the Center’s Gallery February 6-March 8, 2015. “We are thrilled to be able to showcase works created by our own faculty members in our own gallery,” says Executive Director Maureen…
Read More...Process to Painting: 4 Artists
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce Process to Painting: 4 Artists, on view in the gallery August 1-September 7, 2014. The exhibit features works in a range of media by Lady McCrady, Larry Morelli, Lenny Moskowitz and Robert Reynolds that reveal various processes and evolutions of a visual idea, from studies and sketches to…
Read More...“Soulcology In Metal” Exhibit
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce Soulcology: An Exhibition in Metal, a national, juried exhibition of a wide variety of works by contemporary metal artists. The exhibit will be on view June 6-July 26, 2014. Organized by GAC metalsmithing and jewelrymaking instructor Lanette Barber, Soulcology will display a broad spectrum of the many works…
Read More...Shoreline House Tour Offers Glimpse of Beautiful Homes
Please note: We regret that two modernist homes in the Old Quarry neighborhood of Guilford had to withdraw from the House Tour at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause and hope you will enjoy visiting the other 12 houses on the tour. Join Guilford Art Center…
Read More...“Local Color” Quilt Exhibit Opens February 7th
Guilford Art Center is pleased to announce Local Color, a juried, traveling exhibition of fiber art created by members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) in the Connecticut Region, celebrating the beauty and diversity of Connecticut. The exhibit will be on view February 7-March 16, 2014. Local Color features fiber art works depicting and interpreting…
Read More...Stoddard Family Foundation Donation
The Guilford Art Center has received a generous donation of $10,000 from the Stoddard Family Foundation, which will be used to support its school, gallery, and educational outreach programs. Donor contributions are vital to the Center to, continue to provide its many programs, says executive director Maureen Belden. “We are thrilled and grateful to have…
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