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“Visual Conversations,” Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 pm
Join Cathryn Mercier, PhD, in-person and via Zoom, for a discussion on how the role of picture books and illustration has changed over the past one hundred years. Thursday, August 18, 6:00 pm FREE for members, $15 for non-membersAs an undergraduate at Mount Holyoke...
August 5: First Free Friday
FREE ADMISSION all day, this Friday, August 5! Come see Imagine That! Open Late for Art ‘Round TownBill Paarlberg, 5-8pm Get your Kongress Street t-shirt signed by the artist!Twilight Tour All Around Town!A whole bunch of historic houses are open until 8pm. Your...
Art ‘Round Town next Friday
Featuring: Bill Paarlberg
Friday, August 5 5:00–8:00 pm Plus, we’re FREE for everyone, all day!Join us August 5 for Art ‘Round Town, featuring Portsmouth artist Bill Paarlberg! We’ve got lots of t-shirts featuring Bill’s drawing shown above; stop by and get one signed by the artist!Chris Van...
The Annual Twilight Tour Returns!
For the first time since 2019, the Portsmouth Historic Sites Association will hold its popular Twilight Tour on Friday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come see what’s new at each organization—including new exhibitions, new displays, new acquisitions, and new...
Story Time on Tuesdays
Did you know that we have a free story time in the gallery on Tuesdays at 10 am? For ages six months and up!“Visual Conversations: Childhood, New England, and Picture Book Art.”Children's literature scholar, Cathryn Mercier, PhD, of Simmons University, will discuss...
TODAY: FREE Admission & Art ‘Round Town!
Art ‘Round Town Featured Artist: Frank HyerOur featured artist this month is Frank Hyer, whose paintings capture perfectly summer on the water in New England. We’ll be open late, until 8pm, for a meet and greet with Frank, and the exhibition and Museum Shop will be...
Summertime Activities
We’ve got so many activities coming up this summer! Read about the ones coming up soon!
Illustrator Bob Staake, next Thursday
Join us for the first event of the 2022 William & Arlene Brewster Lecture Series
June 16, 2022, at 6:30pm
Bob Staake, “A Palette of Pixels”
In-person and via Zoom
FREE for members, $15 for non-members
Visit June 3 For Art Around Town!
Visit our latest exhibition for free during Art Around Town!Come meet our featured artist Oleg KompasovOleg Kompasov was born in Electrostal, Russia. He began painting at age 9 and graduated from the Electrostal Art School at age 16. After serving in the Army, Oleg...
This Saturday: Meet Curious George
Saturday, May 21 10am - 12pmJoin us this Saturday morning for a very special story time with Curious George himself! Hear a story, explore the exhibition, and meet George! Free with the price of admission (and kids are always free)!A Brief History of the John Paul...