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!
Exhibits in 2025
Exhibit Schedule 2025
| JAN 25 – MAR 15 | Members Show |
| MAR 22 – APR 21 | Spring Awakening |
| APR 26 & 27: 3-5PM | Emerging Artists Open Hours |
| MAY 16 | An Ocean State of Mind |
| SEP 6 | Quilters and Fiber Arts |
| OCT 4 | Nostalgia (Juried) |
| NOV 15 | Holiday Show |
Call For Artists!
An Ocean State of Mind Exhibit
“An Ocean State of Mind” is to be inspired by our seas and oceans.
Mandatory Online Intake: 04/14 – 05/12
In Person Delivery: Tuesday, 05/13, 2-7 pm
Opening Reception: Friday, 05/16, 6-8 pm
In Person Pickup: Tuesday, 09/02, 2-6 pm
Paint-Off Fundraiser Ragged Island Brewery
Join us for our inaugural “Paint Off” event. Details and Tickets
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Confident Color: Mixing Brights & Neutrals with Judy Vilmain
MAY 21 & 22 | 9AM-3PM
Maybe you are tired of your paintings looking muddy, and could use some help with color mixing, or maybe you need a push to use color in a more creative way.
This workshop will cover just enough Color Theory to help you mix clean, brilliant colors as well as beautiful neutrals — no more muddy mixtures or too-garish colors.
You CAN learn to mix the color you want every time!
The Art of seaweed Pressing with Mary Jameson
MAY 31
10AM-12:30PM or 1:30-4PM
Seaweed pressing was a popular art form during the Victorian era when people summered on the coast. Seaweed was admired for its beauty and pressed into scrapbooks with other mementos.
This workshop introduces seaweed as a medium in art. Participants will create seaweed pressings using local specimens and learn techniques in collaging dry and wet seaweed.
You will be making a pressing of seaweed that can be framed and hung in your home.
Summer Still Life with Colored Pencil with Kendra Ferreira
JUN 24 & 25
9AM-NOON
Learn to master colored pencils with techniques for layering, burnishing, blending colors, creating rich darks and vibrant colors. We’ll work with values, texture, and different paper surfaces, as well as learn how to compose and create more interesting compositions in our work.
PAG Art Lovers Book Club
Join us once again for an exciting book discussion!
The Art Forger, by B. A. Shapiro | Monday, April 14th, 6:30 – 7:30
The Lioness of Boston, by Emily Franklin | Monday, May 12th, 6:30 – 7:30
With thanks to our generous sponsors
