Welcome to the Website of The Guild of Wiltshire Artists

Relax into Autumn - cozy up with a art project as the season changes.

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.

11 - 13 July - Marlborough, St. Peters
and
30 August - 11 September - Malmesbury, John Bowen Gallery

Meet the Newest Guild Member

We are pleased to welcome Parisian born artist Benoit Phillippe to the Guild of Wiltshire Artists.

Find out more ...

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 2025 please contact the Webmaster with details and we will publicise your event, if appropriate, when the time comes.

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

Faringdon Art Society (FAS) Annual Exhibition 2025

Date: Friday 24th to Sunday 26th 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 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.

Purton Artists Society Exhibition 2025

Date: Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November
To be held at Purton Village Hall. Open Friday 6-8pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4.30pm. Entry free, 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

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. ...