Exhibitions Programs
“It’s Pastel!” Exhibition Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesThe Pastel Society of New Hampshire will be hosting a reception for their annual exhibition It's Pastel! This event is free and open to the public. The event will be held […]
Show & Tell Opening Reception
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesYou're invited to an opening reception for Show & Tell: Greater Seacoast Illustrators! Join curator Tess Feltes and local Seacoast illustrators featured in the exhibition for a preview of Show & […]
Workshop: Drawing from Nature
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin Susan Spellman for an interactive workshop on drawing from nature! These days it is so easy to be overwhelmed by our devices and obligations that we sometimes miss the […]
Workshop: Read, Discover, and Draw
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin us for a fun morning with children's book illustrator, Gina Perry! Explore a read aloud, uncover how a book is made and learn new techniques through drawing games! All […]
“Show + Tell” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet behind-the-scenes insight with "Show + Tell" Curator, Tess Feltes. “Show & Tell," in addition to introducing visitors to local artists, offers a peek into the process that illustrators use […]
Brewster Lecture Series: “Book Illustration Process.”
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesJoin two of the artists featured in “Show + Tell,” Jill Weber illustrator of Cat in the City and Ryan O’Rourke illustrator of “Let’s Build a Little Train,” for a […]
32nd Annual Gingerbread Contest and Exhibition Opens
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesEnter a world of fiction at this year's Gingerbread Exhibition The exhibition will be on display at the Portsmouth Historical Society from Friday, November 25 until Friday, December 22. Some […]
Vintage Christmas Kickoff Party
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVintage Christmas in Portsmouth Kickoff Party Join us on Friday, December 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 to celebrate the season! We’ll be announcing the community judges’ winners for the Gingerbread […]
“Show + Tell” Curator Tour
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesGet behind-the-scenes insight with "Show + Tell" Curator, Tess Feltes. “Show & Tell," in addition to introducing visitors to local artists, offers a peek into the process that illustrators […]
People’s Choice Voting Closes
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesPeople's Choice Voting Closes 12/14Categories include: most creative building materials, most whimsical, most attention to detail, and best in show.All ballots must be cast in-person at 10 Middle Street.Downtown Scavenger […]
Show + Tell Exhibition Final Day
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesFinal Chance to see "Show + Tell" Stop by before 4 pm on Friday, December 30 to see "Show + Tell" Greater Seacoast Illustrators.Featured Artists: Carey Armstrong Ellis • Jeannie […]
Final Day of the 2022 Season
Portsmouth Historical Society 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, United StatesVisit us before we close for the season Friday, December 30. Current Exhibitions:"Show + Tell" Greater Seacoast IllustratorsSome Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibition entries