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

Sunday Figure Drawing Mi Ok Song 800x600

Sunday Afternoon Figure Drawing

With Mi Ok Song

The Portsmouth Arts Guild is offering figure drawing every Sunday afternoon from 4PM to 6PM. These are drop in sessions and are $20. Each session includes a combination of demonstration and guidance, completing figure drawings, and a positive group discussion to reveal progress and improvement of technical skill.

Session 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

Confident Color: Mixing Brights & Neutrals with Judy Vilmain

OCT 6 & 7 | 10AM-4PM

This workshop will cover just enough Color Theory to help you mix clean, brilliant colors as well as beautiful neutrals - no more muddy mixtures or too garish colors. You CAN learn to mix the color you want every time.

Confident Color

Peter sterling turner, portsmouth arts guild

The Art of Shibori with Peter Sterling Turner

OCT 13 | 12:30-4:30PM

Discover the Japanese art of Shibori that transforms fabric into luminous works of wearable art. Each student will complete 2 beautiful hand dyed scarves while gaining knowledge in color, pattern and design. No experience necessary

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Painting Outside Part II with Sam & Bill

OCT 27 & 28 | 9:00AM–4:30PM

The Portsmouth Arts Guild is proud to offer another plein air workshop with this wildly popular duo. Join us as Sam & Bill teach as they entertain. Both oil and watercolor artists will enjoy two full days of plein air painting and guidance in the crisp autumn weather. All levels are welcome, but you should have some plein air experience under your belt. This is a very popular class so sign up soon!

Painting Outside Part II

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