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 Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum are once again participating in Blue Star Museums, an annual collaboration between the National Endowment for The Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and Museums Across America. Each Summer the program offers free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and […]
Take a stroll around Lake Ballard and beyond with local birding experts (or by yourself) to identify birds in the area by sight and sound before the Preserve opens to […]
This new exhibit brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Company that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends. In Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit, children enter the world of Daniel Tiger and their friends to explore the neighborhood. Through […]
Come join us for our Pokemon League Cup! We are combining this with our Case Tournament for Obsidian Flames as well. Format: Standard. Deck lists required. Entry: $30 Reg: 9-9:45am (Please show up with enough time to fill out a deck list or pre-write one before showing up) Round 1 starts @10am (Sharp) 4+ Rounds […]
**FREE concert in the courtyard!** Back by popular demand from our resident music fans, Gary Goodrock returns to the Courtyard! you've seen him having fun with the community in videos and social media posts, entertaining people along the sidewalks of the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market and the First Saturday Art Market with his wide […]
Local artists will demonstrate and share their work for a free program in the museum courtyard to highlight the exhibit Color Outside the Lines, currently on view. There will be […]
Meet neighbors who work and help in our community every day! Learn about their jobs and how to be a good neighbor.
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.
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 […]
Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects. Create your own masterpeice.
Saturday Vibes Join us every Saturday for a high energy candle making experience with Ambyance Fragrances, CEO, Robert Waverly. Kick off your Saturday Vibe with two hours of making your candle to take home. All candle supplies are included in the package, just bring a friend. Refreshments are available for purchase. $30 per person.