Welcome to the Portsmouth Arts Guild
We are a vibrant local artistic community open to all ages, media, and abilities. We provide weekly events, exhibits, and classes. Check out all we have to offer and we welcome you to join us as we create, learn, and laugh!
Ocean State of Mind Art PickUp
Pick up for arwork submitted in the Ocean State of Mind Exhibit is Tuesday, September 2nd from 2-6pm
Exhibits in 2025
Upcoming Exhibit
Quilters and Fiber Arts Show
Prudence Island Quilters Guild and PAG annual Quilt Show
Call for Quilters and Fiber Artists
Intake : Wednesday, Sep. 3, 4-7PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, Sep. 6, 2-4PM
Upcoming Fall Exhibit
Nostalgia
What makes you nostalgic?
Smarter Entry Online Submission: Aug 28 – Sep 29
In Person Intake: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2-7PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, Oct 4, 2-4PM
In Person Pickup: Tuesday, Nov 11, 2-7PM
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Planning and Painting Watercolors with Bill Lane
SEP 8 - NOV 10 | 2PM-5PM
10 MONDAYS - During the Fall class session, we’ll explore different watercolor techniques, through exercises and/or demos, fine-tuning your value studies and planning your composition before you start painting. This will help ensure you start with a successful design … and ultimately a successful painting! (Solid planning, a value sketch and drawing skills will make your watercolor painting a bit easier.)
I just ask that you have, at least, tried watercolor a little before taking this class.
Paint from your own images or set up a still life but make sure you are passionate about your subject. It will show in your work!
Painting Outside with Bill Lane and Sam Allerton Green
OCT 1 & 2 | 9AM-4PM
This fall enjoy 2 days of plein air painting on (or near) gorgeous Aquidneck Island with Bill and Sam.
Each day will start at 9am sharp with an on-site demo at the designated location. Bill and Sam will paint the same scene; Sam with oils and Bill with watercolors. They will talk about the chosen scene and why, how they plan the composition and determine the values. After which you’ll head off to paint at a nearby location of your choice. Bill and Sam will walk around providing individual attention throughout the day. We’ll have an informal group crit on location around 3:30pm and wrap up around 4pm.
Locations will be announced prior to each day and maps will be provided.
Special Effects in Still Life with Judy Vilmain
OCT 14 & 15 | 9AM-3PM
Glass, Water, Silver, Metal: Learn to render these important special effects in your still-life paintings. In this 2-day workshop Judy will share her recipes — step-by-step formulas for creating the illusion of various surfaces in your paintings so you don't have to reinvent the wheel every time. There will be demos and plenty of practice time.
Don't miss this sure-to-sell-out workshop with one of the Guild's favorite instructors.
PAG Art Lovers Book Club
Join us each month for an exciting online book discussion!
With thanks to our generous sponsors
