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 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 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

Lechlade Art Society - Annual Exhibition 2026

Date: Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August 2026
The Memorial Hall, Oak Street, Lechlade GL7 3AY.
Open 10am to 6pm daily, (Monday 10am to 5pm).
Free Entry, Free Parking.
Refreshments - supporting Prospect Hospice.

Highworth Artists' Society Autumn Exhibition 2026

Date: Saturday 3 - Saturday 10 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 2026

Date: Friday 23 to Sunday 25 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.

Marlborough Artists - Autumn Pop-Up Shop

Date: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026
Open from 10am to 4pm.
At Avebury Social Centre, in the main street opposite the Church.
Affordable Art including original paintings, prints, jewellery, cards and gifts.
In support of St James Church Avebury and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

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 ...