It's Pastel 2024

Annual National Juried Exhibition

October 27–November 22

10am–5pm Daily
Free to the public

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Registration Open

Sign up to enter your creation into this annual Portsmouth tradition before November 20.

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Open Door Arts

Gallery rentals at Portsmouth Historical Society
Now accepting applications for 2025!

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Pastel Society of NH

It’s Pastel! 2024 Juried Exhibition

October 27–November 22

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OPEN DOOR ARTS

Gallery rentals at Portsmouth Historical Society.
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John Paul Jones House

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Historical Walking Tours

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Upcoming Events

Gingerbread House Workshop on Saturday, November 9 at 11 am and 1 pm. Option to buy a gingerbread kit included. Image shows a cute, small gingerbread house on a blue background

Family Day: Gingerbread House Workshop

November 9, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society

Come make a gingerbread house with us and get tips and fun house decoration.

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John Paul Jones House Open on Veterans Day

November 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at John Paul Jones House by Portsmouth Historical Society | John Paul Jones Programs

The John Paul Jones House will be free and open to the public in honor of Veterans Day.

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Exterior of Portsmouth Historical Society located at 10 Middle Street. A large brick building with an open flag.

Closing Early

November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Welcome Center & Museum Shop Programs

We will be closing at 1 p.m. on November 12.

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Intro to Pastel

November 14, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs, Upstairs Exhibition

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Portsmouth History Homeschool Program

November 15, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

Investigate artifacts from the colonial period, and try out some modern-day versions to see how these objects would have been used.

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