A wonderful way to celebrate our youth and mental health! Families and people of all ages are invited to attend this fun and engaging opportunity to network and enjoy interactive […]
Join us for a free exhibit presentation on “Movement & Light: The Barrier Islands of Virginia” followed by a reception celebrating artist Pam Ponce’s work. The Movement & Light exhibit, […]
On the heels of a triumphant year that saw Robert Plant and Alison Krauss reunite for their first international tour in more than a decade, the duo has announced new […]
A Healthy Portsmouth Initiative sponsored by the Portsmouth Departments of Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Police. The ride starts at the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion, proceeds through Olde Towne, and […]
Living History Reenactment Event Locations: Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, Trinity Church, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Middle Street Mall, and Portsmouth Welcome Center. An excellent way to learn local history […]
Adults with any art skill level can create a unique painted canvas in the museum courtyard for them to take home. These painting sessions are free, but participants will need […]
The Children’s Museum of Virginia provides children with special needs and their families the opportunity to visit the museum in a less overwhelming environment. The museum hopes to alleviate any […]
The 2023 Umoja Festival will be held May 26-28, 2023, at Festival Park in Portsmouth. Join us in a grand celebration of unity at Portsmouth’s Annual African American culture and […]
The exhibit talk will be at 1:30 p.m. followed by a reception at PACC on Saturday, May 13th Pam Ponce, a Virginia Beach artist, will be presenting a multi-year project. She has spent several seasons photographing the Virginia Nature Conservancy’s Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve, an environmental treasure of barrier islands and lagoon landscapes located off […]
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.
The 1960-1970 decade unleashed hope for the future and profound change as the civil rights movement sought to desegregate public spaces and secure the right to vote for African Americans. Inspired by the voice of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., thousands of courageous people risked their lives to end Jim Crow segregation. Photographs by amateurs, […]
Black History Now and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball among […]