Guild of Creative Art

The Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing excellence in the visual arts through teaching, exhibits, workshops, and special events. Yvonne Aubert and the charter members wanted to foster creative camaraderie, to establish a meeting place where artists could connect.

In 2010, the Guild of Creative Art proudly celebrated fifty years of service as the oldest and largest art community in New Jersey. Its founder, Yvonne Aubert, was a tireless visionary who purchased a five-car garage at the Guild’s present location at 620 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, in 1960.

To this end, the gallery operates as a cooperative where all members – General, Associate, and Exhibiting – volunteer to assist and become involved in the Guild’s administration. It is managed by a President, and a Board of Directors elected at an open annual meeting. The Board recommends policy, changes the by-laws, and steers the organization as it seeks to improve its outreach to the community.

The Guild offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and special events to its members, ages adult through teens. The instructors are some of the most outstanding artists in the area, and in a new “Celebrity” series, nationally known artists are invited to teach workshops.

Twice a year, the Guild holds a juried portfolio review for those general members who wish to apply for Associate or Exhibiting Artist status Members may participate in Guild shows and rent the gallery space. Exhibits change monthly, with receptions open to the public. All artwork is for sale.

The Guild of Creative Art seeks to bring the creative process to groups and individuals of all ages, levels, and backgrounds. They believe in the power of art for community enrichment. Professional artists create their own programs, and their goal is to provide entertaining and educational events.