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 Caroline Yates who joined the Guild in Spring 2024. We all look forward to meeting you at an event or exhibition soon.

Guild Exhibitions for 2024

Next Exhibition:

Autumn Exhibition Saturday October 19 to Thursday November 7 - at the John Bowen Gallery in The Town Hall, Malmesbury.
Opening times:
9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday,
9am to 4:30pm on Fridays
and from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Guild artists will be in attendance each Saturday and Sunday, at all other times purchases can be made via the Tourist Office which is next door to the Gallery space.
There is a cafe and there are toilets on site.
Free Entry

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
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

Highworth Artists' Society Autumn Exhibition 2024

Date: Saturday 5th - Saturday 12th 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

Faringdon Art Society (FAS) Annual Exhibition 2024

Date: Friday 25th to Sunday 27th October
At The Corn Exchange, Faringdon, OXON SN7 7JA
Open to the Public Friday, Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Entry free, refreshments available.

Purton Artists Society Exhibition 2024

Date: Saturday 1st and Sunday 3rd 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 9th and Sunday 10th November 2024
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.

Marlborough Artists - Christmas Pop-Up Shop

Date: TBC
At Avebury Social Centre, in the main street opposite the Church.
Affordable Art including original paintings, prints, ceramics, cards and gifts.

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