Welcome to the Website of The Guild of Wiltshire Artists

Spring Has Sprung - grab your sketching gear and head outside!

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

Guild Exhibitions for 2025

The Guild is pleased to announce that it will hold 2 exhibitions in 2025.

10 - 13 July - Marlborough, St. Peters

30 August - 11 September - Malmesbury, John Bowen Gallery

Jim Dowton - Solo Exhibition

GWA member Jim Dowton will be presenting a solo exhibition, entitled A Look Back, at the John Bowen Gallery at Malmesbury Town Hall starting on Saturday 12th April, continuind for about 3 weeks until Wednesday 30th April.

It is a retrospective with examples of Jim's paintings produced over the past 12 years.

There will be 40 pictures on show and subject matter will include portraits and figures, animals, landscapes and still life items, some with a cubist influence.

From Our Blog

Read a new article by GWA member Tim Baynes titled '52 Forts' on the Guild Blog.

News from Other Local Art Societies

If you have information about exhibtions being mounted by other local Art Groups in 2025 please contact the Webmaster with details and we will publicise your event, if appropriate, when the time comes.

Highworth Artists' Society Spring Exhibition 2025

Date: Saturday 3rd - Saturday 10th May
in the Community Room, Council Offices, Highworth, SN6 7FB
Open to the public daily from 10am to 4pm daily.
Entry free, refreshments available.
Further information on their website

Lacock Art Group Exihition and Sale

Date: Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th May
Lacock Village Hall, 2-3 East St, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LFB
Open to the public daily from 10am to 4pm daily.
Entry free, refreshments available.
Further information on their website

Marlborough Artists' Society - Annual Exhibition 2025

Thursday 15th May - Sunday 18th May in St Peter’s Church, High Street, Marlborough.
Opening afternoon Thursday May 15th from 1.30pm to 4pm.
Open daily May 16th - 18th from 10am to 4pm.
Free admission.
Further information on their website

Happening this Summer

Ann March & Richard Harpin - Early Summer Exhibition 2025

Date: Saturday 7th to Monday 9th June 2025
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.
Open 10am to 4pm daily.
Free Entry, Refreshments available.

The Cricklade Art Group - Summer Exhibition

Date: Saturday 26th and Sunday 29th June 2025
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.

The Fosseway Artists - Summer Exhibition 2025

Date: Wednesday 23rd to Tuesday 29th July 2025
At Lower Slaughter Villlage Hall, 16 Mill Lane, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HX.
Open from 10am to 5pm daily..

Marlborough Artists - Summer Pop-Up Shop

Date: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August 2025
Open from 10am to 5pm.
At Avebury Social Centre, in the main street opposite the Church.
Affordable Art including original paintings, prints, ceramics, cards and gifts.
In support of St James Church Avebury and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Happening This Autumn

Highworth Artists' Society Autumn Exhibition 2025

Date: Saturday 4th - Saturday 11th October
in the Community Room, Council Offices, Highworth, SN6 7FB
Open to the public daily from 10am to 4pm daily.
Entry free, refreshments available.
Further information on their website

Marlborough Artists - Autumn Pop-Up Shop

Date: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025
Open from 10am to 4pm..
At Avebury Social Centre, in the main street opposite the Church.
Affordable Art including original paintings, prints, ceramics, cards and gifts.
In support of St James Church Avebury and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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 2025

The March Guild monthly meeting was held on the 17th March 2025. Member Jenny Pepper led the group in an exploration of water soluble pens, pencils and pastels, perfect for outdoor sketching in the lovely spring and summer weather..