Welcome to the Website of The Guild of Wiltshire Artists

Step into Summer - with a sketchbook and enthusiasm!

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
and
23 October - 12 November - Malmesbury, John Bowen Gallery

Meet the Newest Guild Members

We are pleased to welcome Ali Griffiths and Parisian born artist Benoit Philippe to the Guild of Wiltshire Artists.

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 exhibtions 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 Summer

Ann March & Richard Harpin - Summer Exhibition 2026

Date: Saturday 13th to Monday 15th June 2026
Guild Members Ann March and Richard Harpin will be holding a joint exhibition of their work, along with photography by Neil George and Woodturning by Don Webster, in the Community Room, Council Offices, Gilberts Lane, Highworth, SN6 7FB.
Open 10am to 4pm daily.
Free Entry, Refreshments available - proceeds will go the the Prospect Hospice Foundation.

Highworth Arts & Literature Festival Exhibition

Date: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026
Come and see the work of local artists during the Highworth Arts & Literature Festival, 26 High St, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7AG.
Open 9am to 4pm Saturday, 9am to 1pm Sunday.
Free Entry.

The Cricklade Art Group - Summer Exhibition

Date: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026
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 2026

Date: Wednesday 22nd to Tuesday 28th July 2026
At Lower Slaughter Village Hall, 16 Mill Lane, Lower Slaughter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2HX.
Open from 10am to 5pm daily, 10am to 4pm on the final day.

Marlborough Artists - Summer Pop-Up Shop

Date: Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026
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.

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

September 2025

The September Guild monthly meeting was held on the 15th September 2025. The suggested theme on this occasion was an abstract painting or drawing using only straight lines. ...