Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new Color Outside the Lines exhibit! Presented are 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 […]
The Rhythm Project is a world percussion ensemble dedicated to nurturing self-esteem through individual, cooperative achievement. Founded in 1996, the program was started in Portsmouth, VA. The All-Stars, 2009, 2010, and 2019 Virginia International PAN Fest Grand Champions, have earned international acclaim and collaborated with many prominent artists. This fantastic ensemble of young musicians will […]
Variety of music for bands.
Classic rock, progressive, alternative, and a wide variety of music. First Friday concerts are free along with admission to museum exhibits. The First Friday Concert series is sponsored by Support Portsmouth Public Art, ThePortsmouth Art & Cultural Center, and Franklin D. Edmundson, Commissioner of Revenue. Snacks and beverages available inside the fence. Gallery open. Art […]
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 […]
The GO TEC (Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineers Careers) demonstrator bus will be on-site at the Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, packed with technology for young adults and kids of all ages to try out, hands-on! GO TEC is dedicated to teaching young people about a potential career in technology and engineering, and this […]
Take a moment to create a picture or painting, using unique art materials and techniques that focus on color. Included with museum admission. July Event - Blue Sun Prints: Using the sun and shadows, participants can create their own sun prints with light-sensitive paper that turns deep blue, except in areas where objects are placed […]
Using the sun and shadows, participants can create their own sun prints with light-sensitive paper that turns deep blue, except in areas where objects are placed over the paper. Make and take. Enjoy. FREE EVENT.
First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard returns with Ramblin' Jake Band The series is sponsored by Support Portsmouth Public Art. It will be a fun night, so hope you can join us. This concert is free and open to the public
**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 examples of the en plein air process, as well as an artist creating their own inspired works.
Take a moment to create a picture or painting, using unique art materials and techniques that focus on color. Included with museum admission. August Event - Painting Without Brushes: Try out other ways to manipulate paints and see how simple materials like plasticware and combs can be used to achieve different effects in contrast to […]