Spring & Summer News, Student Exhibition & Wedding Gifts

      Need activities for kids next week?   Register now for vacation workshops for youth and teens held April 12-16. We are offering two different sessions each day that are tailored for younger and older age groups. Sessions for ages 9+ are 10am-11:30am; sessions for ages 13+ are 1:30 – 3:30pm. Sign up…

Guilford Art Center Announces 2021 Summer Youth Program

  Registration is now open for Guilford Art Center’s 2021 summer youth program. Weekly sessions will begin the week of June 21 for children ages 5 – 12 years and teens. The summer semester runs from June 21 – August 20. Registration will be online only. The summer program features weekly on-campus sessions; youth can…

Spring in(to) the GAC Shop

THE SHOP at Guilford Art Center Gifts for spring made with love by American artists     Easter bunny cards featuring felted bunnies by local fiber artist Holly Bollier ($10)   Just in – fine silver jewelry inspired by nature and leaf patterns, made by a CT-based artist.   Spring-themed wooden keepsake boxes ($15) and…

GAC Announces “Sisters in Cloth Retrospective” Gallery Exhibition

A new exhibition by local quilting artists will open on April 9 in the Gallery at Guilford Art Center called “Sisters in Cloth Retrospective.” Open from April 9 – May 8, this exhibition features quilts made by “Sisters in Cloth”, a group of 12 fiber artists based along the CT shoreline. “We’re thrilled to host…

Spring Classes Start Next Week, Faculty Exhibition Ends 3/27, New Jewelry in Shop

  Classes Start Next Week! Here comes spring semester! Many classes begin next week, so make sure to register asap. Some classes have filled but there are plenty of openings in blacksmithing, beading, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, fiber arts and more. For the Spring, we continue our hybrid program (on-campus and online), with the…

Last Week for Exhibition & Final Artist Profiles

LAST WEEK OF FACULTY ART EXHIBIT!   “Keeping On” shares how GAC instructors have engaged with their art to help them “keep on” during this time of the pandemic, or even how they have struggled, or changed creatively. This exhibit is up in the gallery through March 27. Admission is free and open to the…

Register for April Vacation Workshops for Youth & Teens

  Keep the kids creative during the April break!   Register now for April vacation workshops for youth and teens held April 12-16. Each day will feature two different sessions tailored for younger and older age groups. Workshops will be held on-campus; masking and social distancing protocols will be strictly followed. Register for single sessions…

Keeping On: More Exhibiting Artist Features

  “Keeping On” shares how GAC instructors have engaged with their art to help them “keep on” during this time of the pandemic, or even how they have struggled, or changed creatively. Featured works include ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber art, metals, and sculpture by members of our 50 person faculty. This exhibit is up in…

April Vacation Workshops for Youth & Teens

  Keep the kids creative during the April break!   Register now for April vacation workshops for youth and teens held April 12-16. Each day will feature two different sessions tailored for younger and older age groups. Workshops will be held on-campus; masking and social distancing protocols will be strictly followed.   Youth sessions are…

Guilford Art Center Offers April Vacation Workshops for Youth & Teens

Registration is now open for April vacation workshops for youth and teens held April 12-16. Each day will feature two different sessions tailored for younger and older age groups. Workshops will be held on-campus; masking and social distancing protocols will be strictly followed. Youth sessions are offered for ages 9+ from 10:00-11:30am and ages 13+…

Ekphrastic Poetry, April Break Sessions, Craft Expo News & More

Time for Register for Spring! Classes and workshops begin end of March, so don’t wait to register! Check out the full catalog online. Some classes have filled but there are plenty of openings in blacksmithing, beading, painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, calligraphy, fiber arts and so much more. For the Spring, we continue our hybrid program…

Guilford Poets Guild and the Guilford Art Center Present Ekphrastic Poems in March

Poets and artists alike have been “Keeping On” during the pandemic. Proof can be seen at the Guilford Art Center’s Faculty Exhibit and its accompanying series of poems written by members of the Guilford Poets Guild — both on view through the month of March. The exhibit and poems share how GAC instructors and GPG…

Keeping On: Video Tour & Exhibiting Artist Features

      “Keeping On” shares how GAC instructors have engaged with their art to help them “keep on” during this time of the pandemic, or even how they have struggled, or changed creatively. Featured works include ceramics, painting, drawing, fiber art, metals, and sculpture by members of our 50 person faculty.   Here’s a…

New Spring Semester Catalog; More Winter Workshops; Faculty Exhibit

  We’re so pleased to release the new spring catalog, filled with in-person and online classes and workshops for kids and adults. Classes kick off the week of March 29 and run through June 5. Registration will continue to be online only.   Class sizes for on-campus gatherings will continue to be limited and with…

Upcoming Winter Classes & Workshops

Although our spring semester opens for registration today, there is still a lot to learn in Winter! Below are the upcoming classes and workshops taking place through the end of March. There is space still available in all of these, so register now on our website. Questions? Contact us at info@guilfordartcenter.org.   More Sketchbook Revival…

Guilford Art Center Opens Registration for 2021 Spring Semester Classes & Workshops

Online registration will open on February 22 for Spring 2021 classes and workshops at Guilford Art Center. Classes and workshops will begin the week of March 29, and are offered for adults, teens and youth. The spring semester runs from March 29 – June 5. Registration will continue to be online only. The semester will…

Online Registration Opens Monday, Faculty Exhibition, Amulets this Weekend

Hello GAC Students! Thank you for helping us to have successful Fall and Winter semesters. We are extremely grateful for your respect of our safety protocols that allow us to remain open for our community through these most difficult past months. For the Spring, we continue our hybrid program (on-campus and online), with the same safety…

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

Here’s a listing of classes and workshops starting over the next several weeks. You can see all school offerings scheduled through the end of the semester (March 28) on our website.   And don’t forget … registration for spring semester begins online on February 22. Three cheers for spring!!!! Watercolor for Beginners (online) 5 Fridays…

GAC Announces Re-Opening of Gallery with Faculty Art Exhibit “Keeping On”

As the challenges of the past year have exacted an enormous toll, artistic practice and pursuit have proven a balm for many. Guilford Art Center plans a multi-media exhibit of faculty work, called “Keeping On,” on February 17 – March 27. This exhibition shares how GAC instructors have engaged with their art to help them…

CT Arts Funding, Faculty Show, new classes & workshops, Valentine gifts

Support Funding for the Arts in CT Calling all supporters of the arts and GAC! Here is an opportunity to make your voice heard on an important bill in the Connecticut General Assembly (HB 6119) sponsored by State Rep. John-Michael Parker (101st District). This bill will strengthen the arts, culture, and tourism sector in Connecticut by…

New Valentine Workshop, Upcoming Classes & Faculty Art Exhibition

      Shop for your Valentine at GAC   Delight your special someone with a unique Valentine from our Shop. We can help you find the perfect gift … lots of ideas for jewelry (we especially love these metallic acrylic pins from artist Kathy Frank), accessories, stained glass, scarves and handcrafted cards. You can…

Valentine’s Gifts Made with Love

  Special gifts made with love by American artists SHOP HOURS Wednesday – Friday, 12-4pm; Saturdays 10am-4pm GAC members receive 10% off all purchases – all year! click here to renew your membership       Sweet pewter bowls & small colored box. Size 2x2x.5; $10.     Vibrant metallic acrylic pins and earrings made…

Gallery Re-Opening, Valentine Gifts, Upcoming Workshops, GAC Sponsor Thank You

Our Gallery Re-Opens on Feb 12! As the challenges of the past year have exacted an enormous toll, artistic practice and pursuit have proven a balm for many. Guilford Art Center plans a multi-media exhibit of faculty work, called “Keeping On,” on February 12 – March 27. This exhibition shares how GAC instructors have engaged…

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Openings in Jan/early Feb Winter Semester

Exploring Abstract Painting (online) 6 Fridays beginning January 22, 4:30-6:00pm   Check out all of the online and in-person classes and workshops foStep outside your comfort zone and create unique art that energizes your painting practice. This class explores abstraction in painting; through discussion, demonstration, and implementation this class will review a different topic each…

Register ASAP! Classes & Workshops Begin This Week

BEADING – BLACKSMITHING – CERAMICS – DRAWING – FIBER – GLASS – METALS – PAINTING – PHOTOGRAPHY – SCULPTURE – SPECIAL INTERESTS – WEAVING We have something for you to try this winter! Take a class or workshop either in-person or online – whatever makes you most comfortable. Many of our classes begin this week….

Winter Semester starts Monday, January 11

Register Now! Online and in-person classes begin next week. The winter semester continues our hybrid approach, which offers classes and workshops that take place on-campus as well as online. Class sizes for on-campus gatherings will continue to be limited to 50% capacity and with a strict masking mandate and all other protocols in place, in…

Online Learning Opportunities; 25% off Shop thru Sunday

We will miss seeing everyone at our annual Open Arts Day, normally held on the first Sunday of January. Instead, we hope you’ll discover an artistic pursuit, and register for a class, either on campus or online, for the winter or an upcoming semester. Please check out our library of online learning opportunities, developed over…

Find last-minute gifts at The Shop at GAC

The Shop is open all week through Christmas Eve. Tuesday, Dec 22 12-4pm Wednesday, Dec 23 12-4pm Thursday, Dec 24 12-4pm Friday, Dec 25 Closed All GAC members receive 10% off all purchases (all year!). Interested in a membership or need to renew? Click here. You can use your discount right away! Every purchase benefits…

Give creativity & connection with a GAC class or workshop

Learning at GAC is more than just taking a class … it’s a creative experience. Now more than ever people are looking for new ways to create, connect and add meaningful moments to their day. A class or workshop at GAC is a gift that will bring joy and community to the recipient for a…

Expanded Shop Hours for Christmas Week

8 Shopping Days Until Christmas! We’ll be open all next week through Christmas Eve. Shop for handcrafted work by hundreds of American artists, including functional and decorative ceramics, glass objects, wood, ornaments, cozy mittens, stylish and warm scarves and wraps, candles, and lots and lots of jewelry in all price points. All GAC members receive…

New! Winter Semester Catalog of Classes & Workshops

Register Now for Winter Semester Classes & Workshops We’re excited to launch the new catalog for our Winter 2021 semester! The winter semester continues our hybrid approach, which offers classes and workshops that take place on-campus as well as online. Class sizes for on-campus gatherings will continue to be limited to 50% capacity and with…

Life’s Too Short to Wear Boring Jewelry

Are you looking for jewelry for a holiday gift? The Shop carries hundreds of items in all styles and price points, each meticulously handcrafted by an American artisan. If you’d like a little help, we have friendly and knowledgeable shop staff ready to lend assistance. Come find a beautiful holiday gift, or something just for…

Winter Registration Opens Today, Gift Certificates, Holiday Presents

Winter Semester Registration Opens Today Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Winter 2021 semester opens today at 10:00 am. We’re excited to look ahead as we continual to create new educational opportunities for all. The winter semester continues our hybrid approach, which offers classes and workshops that take place on-campus as well as online. Class sizes…

Support GAC on Giving Tuesday

Your giving keeps us going. On this day of global generosity, we hope you know how much we value your support. Through the most difficult of months, you have ensured our mission continues to be funded and strengthened. Every single dollar makes a difference for us. If you’re able to give to Guilford Art Center’s…

Guilford Art Center Announces Annual Meeting

Guilford Art Center will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 9am, via Zoom. The meeting will entail voting by the Board of Directors on the proposed nominations for the 2020-2021 officers. The slate will be presented at the meeting. Guilford Art Center members are permitted to propose candidates, from among current board…

Shop During New Sunday Hours 12-4pm

The Shop is now open every Sunday from 12:00-4:00 pm. Come visit us today to find truly special holiday gifts you won’t find anywhere else. Browse jewelry, ceramics, glass, accessories, wood, leather, food, holiday decor, ornaments, candles, cards, metalwork and so much more. Every item is handcrafted by American artist, many who are local artists….

Registration Dates, Shop Hours & Sale, Family Workshop & More

Winter Semester Registration Opens Dec 3 at 10:00 am Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Winter 2021 semester will open online on December 3 at 10:00 am. Classes and workshops will begin the week of January 11. Registration will continue to be online only. The semester will continue to be a hybrid of on-campus and online…

Giving Thanks for YOU

We can’t say it enough: Thank you. We know it’s the season of thanks, but we want to express our appreciation to you for an especially extraordinary year at Guilford Art Center. Through the most difficult of months, you have sustained us, given us hope, buoyed our spirits, and assured us that our mission in…

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale!

Take 20% off all ceramic items in The Shop during our sale days, Friday, November 27 and Saturday November 28 (cannot be combined with any other offers). Find a wide range of ceramic styles and price points in both function and decorative pottery. Come find a beautiful holiday gift, or something just for you! Every…

Guilford Art Center Announces Winter 2021 Classes & Workshops

Registration for Guilford Art Center’s Winter 2021 semester will open online on December 3 at 10:00 am. Classes and workshops will begin the week of January 11. Registration will continue to be online only. The semester will continue to be a hybrid of on-campus and online offerings. Class sizes for on-campus gatherings will continue to…

3 Ways to Shop Holidays at GAC

  SHOP IN PERSON Our Shop and Gallery are filled with handcrafted items by hundreds of American artists. Come visit The Shop and find unique gifts for everyone (even yourself!).   SHOP ONLINE We have lots of new items posted on our website, which you can view and then contact us to purchase. We can…

Winter Semester News, Shop Video Tour & Knitting During Stressful Times

WINTER SEMESTER ANNOUNCED SOON We are working on creating our winter semester, which is planned to continue as a hybrid of on-campus and online offerings. Class sizes for on-campus offerings will continue to be limited to 50% capacity and with a strict masking mandate and all other protocols in place, in order to operate safely….

Jewelry Pop-Up, Nov Workshops, Soup & Standing STRONG

Michael Alexander Jewelry Pop-Up This Weekend They’re back! Michael Alexander Jewelry will be set up under an outdoor tent at Guilford Art Center on Friday, Nov 6 (12-4pm) and Saturday, Nov 7 (10am-4pm). Come see his innovative, original contemporary fine jewelry. Michael’s techniques include casting, metal fabrication, metalsmithing and hand carved wax and cad modeling….

Soup for Good TO GO Tickets Available Now

The Soup for Good To Go event is sold out! However, you can still give much-needed support to the Guilford Art Center and the Community Dining Room through an event donation. Help support two important shoreline non-profit organizations at the annual Soup for Good TO GO event on Sunday, December 6. This popular fundraiser, which…

Donate By November 1 & Your Gift Can Be Matched

THANKS FOR STICKING WITH US. YOU ARE HELPING GAC TO STAND STRONG.  Your support means more now than ever as we reopen our doors and serve our students and visitors with all the benefits of the arts during these most challenging times. Thanks to our supporters, GAC provided free, virtual offering this spring, then…

Pledges Matched by Nov 1; Soup for Good TO GO; Workshops & Shopping

  This Just In! Pledges & Donations made by November 1 are matched by CT CARES Act COVID Relief Fund for the Arts   This is the time of year when we send our annual appeal, which helps sustain the Center with operating support for all of our programming and facilities. Be on the lookout…

Soup for Good TO GO Event Benefits Guilford Art Center and Community Dining Room

The Soup for Good To Go event is sold out! However, you can still give much-needed support to the Guilford Art Center and the Community Dining Room through an event donation. If you donate the ticket price ($30), you will be entered into the drawings for the handmade pottery bowls and Jacques Pepin cook books….

Shop GAC for the Holidays

Our Shop and Gallery are filled with handcrafted items by hundreds of American artists. Come visit The Shop and find unique gifts for everyone (even yourself!). Every purchase benefits the individual artist, and provides necessary support for GAC. Please try to shop small and local this season – it’s appreciated now more than ever! All…

More Fall Workshops; Ladies Night; December in The Shop

  New Classes Starting Next Week These classes are running but there are still a few spots left. Click each linked class to see more details and register ASAP! Kids Classes: Meet the Masters: 4 Tuesdays beginning Oct 20, 4-6pm (ON CAMPUS) (ages 7+) Creating a World with Clay: 4 Mondays beginning Oct 19, 4:30-5:30pm…

Meet the architects behind our new building & renovation

Designing Our New Building & Renovation Interview with Russell Campaigne & Mary Jo Kestner of CK Architects “Russell and I were very excited to be selected by the GAC Building Committee for this project. The Center’s mission to inspire and promote participation in the visual arts through education, exhibition and outreach is in line with…

15% Off All Shop Purchases During Members Week (it ends this Saturday!)

GAC Members Week Ends This Saturday!   Don’t miss out on your chance for a 15% discount during Members Week. All GAC members receive 15% off all purchases in the Shop through Saturday, October 10.   Do you want to purchase a membership or need to renew? It’s easy. Just click here and you can…

Doors Open to our Holiday Shop TODAY

Hooray! Our Shop Re-Opens Today!   We are thrilled to welcome all of our supporters and shoppers back to The Shop today at NOON. We decided it made sense to start our annual holiday sale to coincide with our re-opening this year. You’ll find the shop and gallery space filled with work by over 200…

2 Ways to Shop at GAC Today & Tomorrow

  Looking for a change of scenery? Come visit The Shop and surround yourself with beauty, creativity and warmth. The shop and gallery are filled with work by hundreds of American artists. Start making your mental shopping lists for the holidays, or find something special for yourself.   GAC MEMBERS RECEIVE 15% ALL PURCHASES IN…

4 Classes & Workshops That Begin Later This Week

We have four classes/workshops that begin this week. All are online sessions (via Zoom); there are still a few spaces left in each. Register asap!   See class descriptions and pricing HERE, and register HERE. Have a question? Contact us at info@guilfordartcenter.og, M-F. Paper Earrings Workshop Thursday, Oct 1, 6:30-8:30pm Instructor: Cheryl Tuttle   Paper…

Upcoming Workshops for Adults & Kids, Members Week is Oct 1-10

Want to join a workshop this weekend?   There are a few spots left, so register ASAP and enjoy some creative time on-campus or online.   Making Cold Connection without a Torch Workshop – Saturday, Sept 26 10am-1pm (Online) Do you wonder which glue is best or thread or metal you should use? Learn to…

The Shop at Guilford Art Center Reopens with Its Holiday Shopping Event

  The Shop at Guilford Art Center re-opens on October 1 with the annual Holiday Shop. Once again, the Shop and Gallery will be filled with fine handmade crafts by over 180 American artists — just in time to get a head-start on your holiday shopping! Normally, the popular Holiday Shop opens in November, but…

Heating Up the Forge; Teaching Online; All Our Fall Youth Classes

Join us On-Campus or Online this Fall! No matter how you want to learn this fall, we have class solutions for you and your family. Many adult classes begin this week; youth classes begin next week. There’s still space and time to sign up, so don’t delay.   See class descriptions and pricing HERE, and…

New Protocols for Returning to Campus

Welcome Back to the Classroom! Guilford Art Center is very pleased to welcome back our community to our campus. We can’t wait to see our students and visitors in person! As GAC resumes on-site operations, we are working hard to ensure the health and safety of our visitors, students, faculty, and staff. Nothing is more…

See Our New Spaces; Register for Fall; Metalworking; Options for Youth

We’re Re-Opening Our (freshly painted) Doors! GAC is opening its doors again for the fall semester– part of a newly-expanded and refurbished school building. Please click on the video to hear the latest from Maureen Belden, GAC Executive Director. And check out the photos of our new spaces, inside and out! Our expansion and renovation…

See our Fall Youth Classes: On-campus & Online

GAC Youth Art Classes & Workshops – something for everyone! Keep the kids engaged in art this fall at GAC! You can choose either on-campus gatherings or online sessions. Many classes begin the week of Sept 22, but there are also some starting in October. See class descriptions and pricing HERE, and register HERE. Have…

Fall Classes & Workshops, Returning Faculty, Shop Re-Opening

We have learning options that will work for YOU! Join us on-campus or study online … the most important thing is that we continue to gather together to learn in a supportive creative community. Fall semester classes begin the week of Sept 14. We’ve reduced the sizes of classes due to new safety guidelines, so don’t…

Guilford Art Center Announces Re-Opening for Fall 2020

Guilford Art Center announces its reopening for the fall semester, which will begin the week of September 14. Online registration opens August 24. The fall semester of classes will include a hybrid selection of on-campus and online classes. Small-sized on-campus classes will meet to ensure proper social distancing; there will also be a robust selection…

Really Good News

And now for some REALLY GOOD NEWS …. GAC is re-opening for the fall semester! We are thrilled to announce that our doors will open for the fall semester on September 14. Online registration opens August 24. We realize everyone is throwing around the word “hybrid” solutions these days. We’re also taking that approach, however,…

3 Youth Classes Offered Next Week

Register now for our final week of summer youth classes! Our photography class runs for 5 days; there is also a 1-day sculpture and 1-day clay class. Register now and learn from GAC instructors from the comfort of your home! See class descriptions and pricing HERE, and register HERE. All classes are virtual on Zoom….

Our Sponsors Keep Us Going

Our sponsors & supporters mean so much.   Thank you to all the organizations who continue to support our mission of creating art & community. Especially during this year of challenge and uncertainty, the donations and encouragement from these organizations means more than ever. Not just because their dollars are helping GAC continue to provide…

New Items from The Shop

Although our doors are still closed, you can still purchase items from our Shop! We’re listing new items on our website all the time. We can arrange for curbside pickup or shipping to your door. Every purchase benefits a fine craft artist that we support, as well as the Guilford Art Center mission to bring…

4 New Adult Classes Starting This Week

Join our online learning community! There are 4 new adult classes starting this week. (We consider an adult aged 13 and older.) Need more for your kids this summer? We have lots of options for youth classes through the end of August. Register now and learn from GAC instructors from the comfort of your home!…

2 Free Demos Tomorrow, Kids Classes, & More in August

WE’RE RUNNING TWO FREE ZOOM DEMOS TOMORROW. JOIN US – BUT MAKE SURE TO REGISTER BY TONIGHT! Also, check out what’s going on for kids next week – photography, clay, and architecture. Lots of options for your young artists! Check online for all our adult and kids summer classes, descriptions and pricing HERE, and register…

More Summer Class Options for Kids & Adults

THERE’S MORE SUMMER SEMESTER!   Check online for all our adult and kids summer classes, descriptions and pricing HERE, and register HERE. All classes are virtual on Zoom. Have a question? Contact us at info@guilfordartcenter.og, M-F.   Free Demo Sessions   Sketchbook Revival – Free Demo Monday, July 29. 12:30 – 1:30 pm Instructor: Sharon…

Last Day for Virtual Craft Expo; Kids Class For This Week

    How to Start Browse the Exhibitors Gallery to see images from 170 Craft Expo artists.    When You’re Ready to Shop Visit each artist’s website via the Participating Artists List. Many are running special promotions for the weekend. Click here to see the complete listing of artist promotions.    Follow Us on Social Media For the latest information…

Ready, Set, Shop! Virtual Craft Expo Opens Today

New artist specials just added! See below for entire listing.     READY TO SHOP?   Visit all 170 Craft Expo artist websites today through Sunday to browse and purchase beautiful fine handcrafts. Visit the Guilford Art Center website now to view artists listings and image gallery.   Make sure to follow Guilford Craft Expo…

Virtual Craft Expo Artist Promotions Offered This Weekend

The first-ever Virtual Craft Expo is this weekend!   Visit the Virtual Craft Expo page now to view artists listings and image gallery. Browse their work and prepare your shopping lists!   Then … shop this weekend (July 17-19) on all of the artist’s websites! See below for a full listing of special offers and…

Full Listing of Summer Youth Classes

2020 Summer Youth Classes   Here is the list of all upcoming youth classes for this summer. They can vary in length- some are weeklong, while some are 1, 2 or 3 days. We’ve included brief descriptions below. Click on each class link for more information regarding pricing and age groups (most classes are geared…

Join us for a summer filled with learning & community!

Join us for a summer filled with learning & community!  Here’s the latest from Maureen Belden, GAC Executive Director   SUMMER SEMESTER STARTS NEXT WEEK! Classes vary in length from 1, 2, 4 or 8 weeks. All classes are held on Zoom. You can find all summer class descriptions and pricing HERE, and register HERE.  All…

Summer Catalog, Free Zoom Sessions (last call!), Virtual Craft Expo

SUMMER SEMESTER CATALOG NOW AVAILABLE All of our virtual summer classes and workshops for adults and kids are now listed in a catalog that you can print out or view online. Click HERE to download the Summer Catalog, then Register Online today! We hope this makes it easier for you to see all the options. Classes…

Need a gift? The Shop is open online

Although our doors are still closed, you can still purchase items from our Shop! We have many items featured on our Shop webpage, plus what you see below. We can arrange for curbside pickup or shipping to your door. Every purchase benefits a fine craft artist that we support, as well as the Guilford Art…

Register for New Zoom Sessions, Summer Semester Starts Soon, Shop Online for Gifts

Make Sure To Register for Upcoming Free Zoom Sessions We have a bunch of new free online sessions in the next two weeks (before our summer semester begins). They’re open to everyone – and free (except for one). But, we’re now asking everyone to register for them in advance. Don’t worry – it’s painless. We…

STANDING TOGETHER

Guilford Art Center adds its voice to the calls for justice in the wake of the senseless killing of George Floyd. His violent death throws into sharp relief the persistent inequities along racial lines. All Americans deserve the respect, rights, and fairness due under our laws. There are voices speaking to us, demanding change across…

Ekphrastic May: Poems from Home

Stuck at home during COVID-19, members of the Guilford Poets Guild recently engaged in an ekphrastic exercise of writing poems inspired by works of art in their own homes. Similar to seeing rooms on Zoom, these poems offer a unique and intimate glimpse into the lives of these local poets. Summertime, Evelyn Atreya November Walk…

Staying Creative & Connected: Summer 2020 at GAC

As Connecticut’s shelter-in-place orders begin to ease, GAC continues to assess the best and safest ways to serve our community. We miss our students and supporters very much, but as the weeks and seasons unfurl, we need to be certain we can meet all safety guidelines before welcoming folks into our buildings again. We need…

This Week on Zoom: Pastel Drawing, Creativity Check-In, Potter’s Wheel

Join us this week on Zoom! Free & open to all. The Boldness as Well as the Lightness Using Pastels Instructor: Lisa Arnold Tuesday, May 26 2:00 pmPastels can offer a wide range of variety – one can seek and achieve translucent qualities as well as create bold blending of color as well. One of…

This Week on Zoom: Pastel Drawing, Potter’s Wheel, Draw-Along

Join us this week on Zoom! Free & open to all. The Boldness as Well as the Lightness Using Pastels Instructor: Lisa Arnold 1st Session: Tuesday, May 19 2:00 pm 2nd Session: Tuesday, May 26 2:00 pm Pastels can offer the artist a wide range of variety- one can seek and achieve translucent qualities as…

GAC Shop Online, Ceramic Zoom Today, Craft Expo, Online Learning Opps

  New! The GAC Shop Offers Online Options We have a selection of items featured online that can be purchased while our doors are closed. Every purchase helps to support the GAC Shop, as well as local and national artists who handcraft every item. Check out jewelry, ceramics, accessories and more here. We can arrange…

This Week on Zoom: Photography & Wheel-Throwing an Altered Vase

JOIN US THIS WEEK ON ZOOM! FREE & OPEN TO ALL Using Art to Heal During a Time of Crisis Instructor: Harold Shapiro Wednesday, May 13, 2:00 PM Join GAC photography instructor Harold Shapiro, who will discuss his 2 ongoing art projects, inspired by the coronavirus era. “I have used photography, creative writing and music…

Your support is our lifeline now. Please donate to The Great Give!

Your response has been amazing so far! Thank you for recognizing our need. With cancellation of our classes and all of our major fundraising events, we need your support now more than ever. Every dollar helps. Really. And it will see us through this tough time. If you’re able, please give a gift of $5…

Just in time for Mother’s Day!

Just in time for Mother’s Day! The Shop at Guilford Art Center now has featured items online. Find curated jewelry, home items, accessories, candles, ceramics and more for purchase. We can take your order and arrange for a pick-up time. We’ll feature a different item each day this week, but you can see the range…

Turning Things Around During the Great Give

On May 5 & 6, GAC will participate in The Great Give, a community-wide fundraiser hosted by The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. The financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to our organization, as for many others, is staggering. We are realizing no revenue from our school, shop, gallery, or events. We have had…

Craft Expo 2020 Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Restrictions

Guilford Art Center regretfully announces the cancellation of the Guilford Craft Expo 2020, originally scheduled for July 17-19, due to the coronavirus pandemic. It has become clear that government social distancing guidelines prohibiting large gatherings will likely remain in effect into the summer months. These restrictions greatly affect the planning and execution of this large,…

COVID-19 Update from Guilford Art Center

April 24, 2020 Due to unknown variables of scheduling, and the fact that Connecticut schools are closed at least through May 20, we regret that we must cancel all spring classes and workshops, as holding even a shortened semester is not feasible. Our primary concern is for the good health of all in our GAC…

Director’s Update, New Online Learning Page, Construction Underway

Update with Maureen Belden, GAC Exec Director New! “Online Learning” Page on GAC Website While we are social distancing, we can still experience and learn from our inspiring GAC community. Please check out our new Online Learning page and find online sessions, demonstrations, studio tours, virtual galleries, creative ideas and links. Even though we can’t…

New This Week! GAC Online Events

Gathering Together While Distancing We’re excited to begin the first of many online gatherings. Please join us for these free events (this week we have two on Wednesday and one on Friday) where we can share experiences, learn from GAC instructors and inspire, support and encourage each other. All events are free and open to…

All About GAC Faculty: Support, Creativity & More

Supporting GAC Faculty Our school is the heart and soul of GAC. It is where we come together, inspiring each other, creating work and forming strong community. We feel the absence of this place greatly and we know you do too. Please know how much we look forward to joining together again in our classrooms,…

Staying Creative at Home, Summer Semesters, IMAGES Goes Digital

Staying Creative & Inspired at Home We hope you all are staying healthy and safe. While remaining separate is certainly difficult for many reasons, we hope that you’re finding ways to stay creatively engaged. Whether you are painting, drawing, baking, gardening, sewing or teaching your kids, remember that making art is good for your mind…

Gift Cards, Summer Plans & Craft Expo

Summer Youth Program Registration is Open At this time, we are keeping our fingers crossed that we can hold our summer youth program that runs from July 6 – August 28. Registration is open online; you can see the entire catalog of summer youth class offerings here. Programming is open to children ages 4-12 years,…

Spring Tuition Information

  Hello GAC Students, Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, we’ve had to cancel the end of the winter semester and the whole spring semester. This is unfortunate for all, but everyone will have a choice of a refund or a tuition credit that will be valid until 8/31/2021. At this point, we are still…

Guilford Craft Expo 2020 Brings Fine Craft to the Guilford Green in July

The Guilford Art Center is pleased to welcome nationally-recognized and emerging craft artists to the historic Guilford Green for Guilford Craft Expo 2020. Held July 17-19, 2020, this annual show is celebrating its’ 63rd year as Connecticut’s premier outdoor juried show of fine American craft. Artists from across the country will display and sell their…

A Message to our GAC community from Executive Director, Maureen Belden

Update – Spring Semester and Beyond

  Update – Spring Semester and Beyond Due to unknown variables of scheduling, and the fact that Connecticut schools are closed at least through April 20, we regret that we must cancel spring classes and workshops, as holding even a shortened semester is not feasible. At this point, we are planning to hold May workshops, and…

GAC Closed Due to Covid-19

Due to unknown variables of scheduling, and the fact that Connecticut schools are closed at least through April 20, we regret that we must cancel spring classes and workshops, as holding even a shortened semester is not feasible. At this point, we are planning to hold May workshops, and we will be in touch with…

CANCELLED Spring Designers Circus “Pop-Up” 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 9 from 10am – 6pm, Friday, April 10 from 10am – 6pm & Saturday, April 11, 10 am – 4…

Guilford Art Center Opens Contemporary Glass Exhibition, “New Glass, Northeast”

**VISIT OUR VIRTUAL GALLERY TO SEE THE NEW GLASS NORTHEAST EXHIBIT** New Glass, Northeast, a juried exhibition of contemporary glass art works, will be featured in the Guilford Art Center gallery, March 13-April 5, 2020. The show is juried by Amy Schwartz, Founding Director of The Studio, The Corning Museum of Glass. This exhibition features…

Fantastic Ekphrastic Poems by the Guilford Poets Guild

A poetry reading inspired by the Guilford Art Center’s 2020 Student Exhibition, held on Sunday, March 1. The event featured poems by the following Guilford poets guild members: Dan Goldberg, Gwen Gunn, Juliana Harris, Nan Meneely, Jane Muir, Pat O’Brien, Jen Payne, Elizabeth Possidente, and Gordy Whiteman.   A Dwelling Place Daniel Goldberg I am…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 –…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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,…

“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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

“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…

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…

“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…

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…