All New! Artisan Pop-Up Series Comes to GAC this Summer

Guilford, CT —Don't miss Guilford Art Center’s exciting new Summer Artisan Pop-Up Series featuring fine craft artists in an array of media, including ceramics, jewelry, wood, leather, glass, fiber and more! Pop-up shows will be held on the Guilford Art Center campus on May 29, June 5 and 19, July 10 and 24 and August 7. Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm. Admission is free and open to the community.

While the Center was unable to host Craft Expo this year, the shoreline community can still support many artists who would normally participate, as well as other local talents. “It’s so important to continue our support of craft artists, especially during this difficult time where many events have been cancelled” says Maureen Belden, GAC Executive Director. “We are thrilled to offer our Craft Expo artists and other local makers an opportunity to connect in-person with the shoreline audience of shoppers and art enthusiasts this summer. We hope people will stop by, meet the artists, and support their work.”

Featured artists include:

May 29

Kathleen Scranton, Busy Beez, vintage book purses

Brett Hillman, Raising Wallz Pottery, ceramics

Susan Roberts, jewelry

June 5

Annukka Ritalahti, Silver Street Glass, glass

Ricky Boscarino, Luna Parc, jewelry and ceramics

Cathy Cassar, Flirty Soap Co, soap

David Frank, ceramics

Marsha Trattner, She-Weld, blacksmith

June 19

Loren Maron, ceramics

Kiara Matos, ceramics

Maureen Buzzeo, Posh Felt, felted accessories

July 10

Lauren Mullaney, LMNT Jewelry, jewelry

Marsha Trattner, She-Weld, blacksmith

Michael Crampton, graphic art

Saltbox Seasonings

July 24

Donna McGee, ceramics

Megan Mayall, GAC Resident Potter

Stephanie Maddalena, glass jewelry

August 7

Justin Gerace, ceramics

Laurie Olefson, Olefson Art Opticals, eyeglass frames

Susan Roberts, jewelry

All pop-ups will take place outside and follow current guidelines for social distancing and masking. Artists listed may be subject to change. All participating artists will be announced on GAC social media, so make sure to subscribe to receive updates. For more information contact Guilford Art Center at www.guilfordartcenter.org or 203-453-5947.

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