Ridgefield Guild of Artists

09/02/2026

CALLING ALL MEMBERS!

Call for Wall Art is now open! Submit your work to this year's Festive Home event- where we create & collaborate with local artists, local makers, and local designers to transform the galleries into our version of a holiday market. We completely transform the white walls into a colorful, vibrant space filled with beautiful art and unique gifts.

Submit up to 4 pieces on our website. Deadline to submit is Saturday October 17th.

(please note: this call does not include handcrafted items - please submit to our ARTISAN & VENDOR call)

https://rgoa.org/exhibition-detail/festive-home-wall-art

09/01/2026

CALLING ALL MAKERS! SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!

We are accepting applications for artisans & vendors for FESTIVE HOME 2026! Join us as we transform our galleries into a holiday market filled with handmade gifts and unique finds. We are looking for local vendors that create handcrafted items that make great gifts for anyone on your holiday list!

SOAP - JEWELRY - STATIONARY - CANDLES - CERAMICS & POTTERY - GLASS - KNITWEAR - FIBER ART - LEATHER GOODS - MORE!

Open to members & non-members. Submit up to 6 images that showcase your work. Deadline to submit - Saturday October 10th! Visit our website to apply or click the link below.

https://rgoa.org/exhibition-detail/festive-home-artisans

08/31/2026

Looking for something fun and creative to do over the next 4 weeks?! Our Gelli Printing Class starts THIS FRIDAY 9/4 with Kristen Terrana-Hollis

Join us as we focus on the playful and experimental possibilities of printmaking. We will focus on process and exploring a variety of techniques, including layering, stenciling, printing with found objects, photo transfers, and collage!

Visit our website to register today! Questions? Email [email protected]

08/24/2026

NEW FALL CLASSES!
Registration now open. Visit our website to register.

Drawing Faces and Features with Michelle Schaffer: Tuesdays 9:00am-11:00am

This workshop is appropriate for artists at every level. In this workshop we will review the guidelines for drawing faces and features as well as focusing on breaking down the human form in a way that is approachable for those wishing to draw people from life. This class aims to give you the skills to attend open drawing sessions with confidence.

An Exploration into Abstraction with Karen Pellecchia Tuesdays 5:30pm-8:00pm

Using the medium of choice, students will explore the road to abstraction. Experimentation of space, surface, color, proportion, and mark-making will be
encouraged. Using art historical references and inspiration, students will develop an individual language of abstraction.

Gelli Printmaking with Kristen Terrana-Hollis: Fridays 9:30am-12:30pm

Join us for a hands-on introduction to Gelli printing that focuses on the playful and experimental possibilities of printmaking. This class will focus on process and exploring a variety of techniques, including layering, stenciling, printing with found objects, photo transfers, and collage. You’ll have plenty of time to try new things and develop your own unique prints while learning how different materials interact.

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Due to issues with our website, we have extended the Annual Juried Show deadline to TONIGHT, Sunday August 22nd, until MIDNIGHT.

For those of you have submitted last night after 8pm and did not receive a confirmation, please reach out to [email protected] to make sure your submission is complete.

We appreciate your patience (again!) as we dealt with this technical issue. We like to think that SO many of you were submitting...your crashed our website 🤣

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

!!ATTENTION, ARTISTS!!

Our website is currently down, and we are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been trying to submit to our Annual Juried Show.

If we are unable to resolve the issue before the midnight deadline, we will extend the Call for Artists to ensure everyone has an opportunity to submit.
Please check back for updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions as we work through this issue.

08/20/2026

ART WALK OPENS TOMORROW!
Join us as downtown Ridgefield features works by local artists in all your favorite businesses!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY!

Find all the locations here…

…and all the artists here!

08/20/2026

Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors - we couldn't plan this event without you! We are looking forward to Opening Weekend this Friday August 21st from 5-8pm & Saturday August 22nd from 12-4pm! Stroll through downtown Ridgefield - meet the artists, enjoy live music, and find a piece that calls out to you this weekend 😀