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First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard Presents Jonah Ross

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

An east-coast native with a west-coast vibe, Jonah Ross combines ‘60s and ‘70s soft rock style with sunny 2000s acoustic pop, to deliver tightly crafted, personal narratives in music.  He […]

La Primavera Strings Live in the Courtyard

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

We've been seeing some incredible talent in the Courtyard on Saturdays, and we're super excited to announce this FREE ADMISSION special brunch event! Yes, the incomparable La Primavera Strings LIVE […]

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2023 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Reception: May 13, 1:30 p.m. Since 2006 the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center has hosted an exhibition of sculptures in the historic courtyard. Visitors can pick up a ballot inside and cast their vote to determine which sculpture wins People’s Choice Award. Additional awards include Seawall art Award and SPPA Juror’s Choice Award.

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SOLID GROUND: New Works from the Ceramic Design Association

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

SOLID GROUND offers work by Ceramic Design Association (CDA) artists, whose work ranges from functional ware to large-scale sculptures. The organization brings together local ceramic artists and potters dedicated to the ceramic arts to enhance the cultural life in Hampton Roads. They offer regular workshops and an annual Empty Bowls Benefit that brings together artists […]

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Color Outside the Lines

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Reception: June 17 @ 1:30pm This exhibition presents paintings by contemporary Virginia painters who offer a range of subject matter and styles from abstract to figural and imaginary environments. Featured artists include Donna Drozda, Sheila Giolitti, Christi Lynn Harris, Matt Lively, Jing Qi, and Eloise Shelton Mayo.

Morning Market & Music by Ramblin’ Jake Band

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Performance by the Ramblin’ Jake Band The Ramblin’ Jake band will perform live for free during the Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers Market.  Ramblin’ Jake took the award for Best Americana in […]

Museum Store Sunday

Score discounts at all Portsmouth museum stores during Museum Store Sunday. Thank you for supporting your local museums this holiday season! Discounts available at the Children’s Museum, Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, and the Portsmouth Welcome Center. 25% off for Museum Members 15% off for Non-Members Some Exclusions Apply Hours Children’s […]

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Painted Glass Ornaments

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Art Annex Saturdays NOV 25 and DEC 2 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Winter Wonderland ticketholders can partake in an activity where they paint on glass -in this case, glass ornaments.  The shiny glass ornaments offer a unique and eye-catching surface onto which participants can color their own designs using […]

Holiday Painted Stones

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Art Annex Saturday DEC 9 from 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Folks of all ages love painting stones whether they know it or not, so as […]

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Facepainting

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex Sundays November 26 and December 3, 10 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Part of Sunday Holiday Fun Days

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Holiday Make-N-Take Crafts

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex Sundays November 26 and December 3, 10 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Part of Sunday Holiday Fun Days