Welcome to the Website of The Guild of Wiltshire Artists
This site aims to inform you about the activities of the Guild and its members. This lively group of practising artists, based in Wiltshire, regularly exhibit throughout the year and hold meetings and workshops on a monthly basis. Browse our pages to find details of the history of the Guild and also the programme for the year. Examples of members' work are shown in Members Galleries to give you an idea of the variety of work you are likely to see at the Guild exhibitions. Keep up with the work of the Guild; workshop reports, tips & tricks, art inspirations, and more via our Blog pages. Should you wish to purchase or commission a piece of original art from a particular artist, your enquiry can be passed on via the Guild contact page.
Latest News
Introducing Our Newest Members
The Guild of Wiltshire Artists is pleased to welcome our newly elected member Julie Bolton who joined the Guild in October 2023. We all look forward to meeting you at an event or exhibition soon.
Guild Exhibitions for 2024
Summer Exhibition Thursday July 11 to Sunday July 14 - in St Peter's Church, Marlborough.
Autumn Exhibition Saturday October 19 to Thursday November 7 - at the John Bowen Gallery in The Town Hall, Malmesbury.
Previous Exhibition
The last Guild Exhibition of members' work in 2023 was held in the John Bowen Gallery, Malmesbury 8 - 28 September. Thank you to all our visitors and supporters in 2023. We are looking forward to seeing you at our exhibitions in 2024.
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PLEASE NOTE, GUILD OF WILTSHIRE ARTISTS WORKSHOPS AND MONTHLY EVENTS WILL OPERATE IN LINE WITH CURRENT GOVERNMENT ADVICE AND REGULATIONS
News from Other Local Art Societies
Marlborough Artists' Society - Annual Exhibition
Thursday 9th May - Sunday 12th May in St Peter’s Church, High Street, Marlborough.
Open evening Thursday May 9th from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Open daily May 10th - 12th from 10am to 4pm.
Free admission.
Further information on their website
Ann March & Richard Harpin - Spring Exhibition
Saturday 8th to Monday 10th June 2024
Guild Members Ann March and Richard Harpin will be holding a joint exhibition of their work in the Community Room, Council Offices, Gilberts Lane, Highworth, SN6 7FB. Also featuring woodturning by Don Webster and pottery by Keith Panting.
Open 10am to 4pm daily.
Free Entry, Refreshments available in aid of the Prospect Hospice.
The Fosseway Artists - Early Summer Exhibition
From Wednesday 12th to Tuesday 18th June 2024
At The Slaughters Village Hall, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham GL54 2HS
Opens 12 noon on Wednesday 12th and is then open from 10am to 5pm daily.
Free Admission.
The Cricklade Art Group - Summer Exhibition
Saturday 15th and 16th June 2024
CAG invites you to their Summer Exhibition at Cricklade Town Hall, High St, Cricklade, Swindon SN6 6AE.
Open 10am to 4pm daily.
Free Entry, Refreshments available.
Monthly Meetings:
Every month Guild Members meet for a themed workshop or demo. Visit the Programme page (see third item in the red column on the left) for the schedule of monthly meetings and other events. Reports on monthly meetings can be found in our Blog
March 2024
The April Guild monthly meeting was held on the 15th April 2024. Members gathered to paint together with a challenge to paint a sunlit woodland scene in their choice of medium.
Read more in the Guild Blog post "Sunlight Through Trees"
This site was last updated 2 May 2024
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