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Opening Reception: “Contemporary Currents”

April 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Experience this dynamic exhibition that explores themes of advocacy and experimentation in art, put on in partnership with NHAA.

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Stylized, granite statue of a woman leaning forward holding a child against a blue sky. Text reads: Cabot Lyford: Winds of Change Curator Tours. First Fridays at 12 & 5:30 pm. free

“Wind of Change” Curator Tour

April 4, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

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Family Day: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

April 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

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Young Artists Contest

April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour

April 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

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Opening Reception: “Contemporary Currents”

April 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Experience this dynamic exhibition that explores themes of advocacy and experimentation in art, put on in partnership with NHAA.

More Info

“Wind of Change” Curator Tour

April 4, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

More Info

Family Day: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals

April 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

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Young Artists Contest

April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Education Programs

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“Winds of Change” Curator Tour

April 4, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Join Guest Curator Rachel Walls as she leads this tour, giving insight into Cabot Lyford as an artist.

More Info

Opening Reception: “Contemporary Currents”

April 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Portsmouth Historical Society by Portsmouth Historical Society | Exhibitions Programs

Experience this dynamic exhibition that explores themes of advocacy and experimentation in art, put on in partnership with NHAA.

More Info

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