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!

Events and Exhibits

Call For Artists!

PAG Holiday Show 2026

The Portsmouth Arts Guild is looking forward to our annual Holiday Show. This year we will be repeating our “Little Pictures” theme! Artists will be allowed to initially enter up to three pieces and optionally replace any sold works. The subject of artwork is completely open as long as the special requirements for this show are met. Please read the full Call for Entry specifications in the link below! We look forward to celebrating the holidays with all of you as we usher in the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”.

Mandatory Online Intake: 10/10 – 11/16

In Person Delivery: Tuesday, 11/17, 2-7 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, 11/21, 1-4 pm

In Person Pickup: TBA

Entry Details

Current Exhibit

Landscapes Through the Seasons

On display at the PAG Hall from October 3rd through November 15th. Above is a collage of the exhibit winners. Please take a closer look at all of the winners and entries by viewing our online Gallery or visiting the Guild on Thursdays from 9:30 to Noon or by appointment gallery@portsmoutharts.org.

In Person Pickup: Tuesday, 11/17, 2-7 pm

Online Gallery

Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Beginning Oil Painting with Anne Winthrop Cordin

DEC 1 & 2 | 9:30AM-12:30PM

So you want to paint in oils - but between brushes, mediums, solvents, and that intimidating blank canvas, it's hard to know where to begin. This class is designed to answer exactly the questions every new oil painter has, so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start enjoying the process. All levels welcome and no experience necessary.

Beginning Oil Painting

Historic Interiors: Whitehall Museum Meeting House with Amy Bartlett Wright

DEC 7 & 8 | 1PM to 4PM

In this two-day course, Amy will help us discover and explore unique interior spaces through drawing and painting. Working from life, day one will focus on drawing and day two will be painting on site.

Historic Interiors II

The Sky's the Limit! with Rick Shiers

JAN 26, 27 | 9AM-3PM

In this two-day course, Rick will focus on exploring the use of bold skies and colorful clouds to add compositional energy to landscape paintings. This workshop is open to all levels with at least a bit of experience. Oil is the preferred medium but acrylics may also be used. For full detail please click the button below

The Sky's the Limit!

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Let Watercolor Paint Itself with Anne Wert

FEB 10 & 17 | 9:30AM-1:30PM

In this two-day course, Anne will demonstrate how we can learn to let watercolor be watercolor. Focus will be on washes, wet into wet , edges, and layering. All levels are welcome.

Let Watercolor Paint Itself