NEW! Saturdays at the Guild

Introducing our Saturdays at the Guild discussions and demonstrations. We invite you to join us and immerse yourself in awe-inspiring demonstrations. Free and open to the public. View Saturdays at the Guild for details.

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

Ed Huff, Low Tide, Portsmouth Artists Guild Call For Artists

Call For Artists!

2025 Members Show

The Members’ Show is an annual celebration of the talent and creativity of the Portsmouth Arts Guild community.

Mandatory Online Intake: 12/06 – 1/20

In Person Delivery: Tuesday, 1/21, 2-7 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, 1/25, 2-4 pm

Portsmouth Arts Guild Exhibits 2025

Exhibit Schedule 2025

JAN 25 Members Show
MAR 22 Spring Awakening (Juried)
APR 26 Emerging Artists
MAY 16 An Ocean State of Mind
SEP 6 Quilters and Fiber Arts
OCT 4 Nostalgia (Juried)
NOV 15 Holiday Show

Upcoming Workshops and Events

Figure Drawing At Portsmouth Arts Guild

Figure Drawing from a Live Model – Winter II

JAN 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6-8PM

Join us Wednesday evenings in January for a class in figure drawing. The art of sketching the human figure helps the artists capture the essence of the human body’s musculature, texture and postures. All sessions are in person, drawing from a nude or lightly clothed model.

Table top easels are provided and attendees are welcome to bring their own standing easel. Materials are not provided. There is no instructor present.

Draw, Paint, Dessert At Portsmouth Arts Guild

Draw, Paint, Dessert

JAN 17, FEB 7, MAR 14 | 6-7:30PM

Join us for a delightful evening of creativity, connection, and dessert at our Draw, Paint, Dessert Art Workshops designed for parents and children, grandparents, aunties and uncles – for children of all ages and the significant adults who shape their lives. This enjoyable generations-in-art workshop blends the fun of creation with the delight of shared moments – all over delectable desserts. Suitable for ages 5 – 90!

Suitable for ages 5 – 90! Register for one session or all three. All materials included.

Jonathan Mcphillips, Oil

Piecing Together Art with Jonathan McPhillips

MAR 11, 12 | 10AM-4PM
In this two-day course, Piecing Together Art: Painting in Oil and Watercolor, Jonathan will demonstrate in both watercolor and oil, and explain how he uses each medium to inform the other in his overall body of work. In addition to the technical process for each medium, he will also open the discussion to the many aspects of contemporary painting, including juried events, digital media, and supplies, to name a few.

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