In the Gallery
"Front of the House: Dining Together in Objects & Images"
June 16 - July 23 
Opening Reception  Friday, June 16  5-7pm
Free & open to all
 
Front of the House - restaurant lingo for where guests are seated - presents serving ware and art created by American artists that are fit for the table, or represent gathering to share a meal.  Included are works by 33 artists from across the country, including pottery, utensils, paintings, drawing and photographs. 
The exhibition was juried by Amy Kurtz Lansing, Curator, Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme.  Click here for more information.
 
 
Tomorrow night! 
Black, White & Awe50me! Gala
Friday, June 2  6:30 pm 
Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club           
There are a few tickets left - call us to reserve ASAP at 203.453.5947 or contact mbelden@guilfordartcenter.org.
Delicious food - plenty to drink - dancing to live music  - and great deals to find at our silent and live auctions.  It all equals FUN, and all to benefit GAC for its 50th anniversary year!
#myGAC Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Check our social media pages for weekly features of faculty and students sharing what they love about GAC.
The first feature is Connie Manna, a GAC instructor since 2014 who teaches youth classes.

We'd love to hear from you too!  Send your comments (and a picture too!) to lste.marie@guilfordartcenter.org . 

   
Register Now for Summer Adult, Teen & Kids Classes
Summer Semester runs June 19 - August 18
  
Summer is the best time for exploring ... with your hands and your mind!  Check out the wide variety of classes and workshops on offer this summer on our online catalog. 
Adult classes are offered in Beading, Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Drawing, Decorative Arts, Glass, Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Weaving. 
Children have weekly programs in a range of themes and media for ages 3 1/2 and up.  Register online or call our office (203) 453-5947.
  

 
July 14-16, 2017
180 American Artisans on the Guilford Green  
  
      
Artist Feature
Amy Garcia - Mixed Media

Amy is a new Craft Expo artist, travelling from California.  Her mixed media paintings are based on "environmental visions", such as the sun, sky and water.  She utilizes acrylic, watercolor, handmade paper and string.  Visit Amy in Booth X11 at Craft Expo 2017!

Want to volunteer for Craft Expo? 
Lots of opportunities for adults & teens to help!
Do you have a few hours to spare the weekend of July 14-16? Helping out at Craft Expo is a great way to get behind the scenes, meet lots of interesting people, interact with artists and best of all, get free admission to Craft Expo! Volunteering is fun and easy, but also so important to help Craft Expo run successfully.  For more information and to volunteer, contact Maureen Belden at mbelden@guilfordartcenter.org . 
the shop                   open 7 days a week
at GUILFORD ART CENTER                       unique work by American artisans                                                                 
Fun Summer Entertaining
Customize your guests wine glasses with a song! 
Paper 45 records feature classic rock songs and are perfect party favors.
 
 
       Visit The Shop or contact us to arrange for shipping!
ealbergo@guilfordartcenter.org or (203) 453-5947 x 17
Spring Semester Workshops  (space still available - register now!)

Beading 
June 17           Basic Wire Wrapping
 

Blacksmith

June 10-11      Intro to Damascus Steel

June 15-18      Forged Wearables & Organic Forms

June 24-25      Intro to Blacksmithing

 

Ceramics

June 9             Friday Night Art: Pottery

 

Glass

June 10-11     Lamp Worked Glass Beads

 

Metals

June 4            Setting Stones in Precious Metal Clay

 

Photography

June 10          Photograph Your Artwork

 

Special Interest

June 3           Encaustic Intensive
 

 

Kids

June 3            Painting & Drawing (ages 5-7)

 

 
Looking Ahead ... Upcoming GAC Events 
Jun 19         Summer Semester Begins
 
Support GAC's 50th Anniversary Fundraising Efforts
                
Limited edition 50th edition shirts are free with a $50 donation; additional shirts can be purchased for $25.  We have all the sizes and colors in The Shop, ready for purchase.  Click here to purchase online or come visit us in The Shop!
   

 
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  Exit 58 off I-95
phone:  203.453.5947
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