Welcome to the Website of The Guild of Wiltshire Artists

Look forward to Autumn - capture the changing seasons in your art!

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 2026

The Guild is pleased to announce that it will hold 2 exhibitions in 2026.

2 - 5 July - Marlborough, St. Peters
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23 October - 12 November - Malmesbury, John Bowen Gallery

Meet the Newest Guild Members

We are delighted to welcome Jenny Waggott who joing the Guild of Wiltshire Artists in August 2026.

From Our Blog

Read about our monthly workshops, exhibitions and occasional articles by GWA members on the Guild Blog.

News from Other Local Art Societies

If you have information about exhibitions being mounted by other local Art Groups in 2026 please contact the Webmaster with details and we will publicise your event, if appropriate, when the time comes.

Happening This Autumn

Purton Artists Society Exhibition 2026

Date: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November
To be held at Purton Village Hall. Open Friday 6-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4.30pm. Entry free, refreshments available.

The Cricklade Art Group - Autumn Exhibition

Date: Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026
CAG invites you to their Autumn 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

May 2026

The May Guild monthly meeting was held on 18 May 2026. We enjoyed watching a demonstration in oils by visiting artist Susanna Gilmore Powell ...