Welcome to
The Guild of American Papercutters…whose members love the art of cut paper!
Our Goals are:
- to increase the awareness and appreciation of original papercutting art in the general public,
- to promote fellowship among papercutters as they acquire and increase their cutting skills,
- and to provide a professional environment for papercutters.
Members of the Guild endeavor to learn, educate and promote original papercutting as an artform to and among artists, historians, supporters of the art, collectors, and the general public. It encourages knowledge of tradition and acceptance of exploration through its newsletter, traveling exhibits, a biennial papercutting conference called Collection, and members” workshops and demonstrations.
The Guild is tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Our headquarters is in Somerset, Pennsylvania, however, we have members throughout the US and many other countries. The operation of the Guild of American Papercutters is accomplished entirely by volunteers, with no member or officer receiving any payment for their work.
Quick Update:
Meeting
The Chester County Historical Society will display their fine antique papercuttings from the 19th and 20th century for us. Meet at a local restaurant for lunch at noon and then go to the museum to see the papercuts. Business meeting will follow. Museum entrance fee. See Fall FirstCut for details.
