“PMAC is a great place for family.” Ilianna Rossetti says it simply, but the meaning runs deep. Her family’s connection to art spans generations, stemming from her grandmother, Alexandra, who was a gifted artist and craftsperson. “She painted winter scenes and flowers, made dolls’ clothes, sewed our dresses, and even canned and baked,” Ilianna remembers….

This spring, PMAC welcomes Southern Maine artist Kristy Cavaretta for Relief: Woodblocks and Their Prints, an exhibition that invites viewers to slow down and look more closely. ​​Featuring woodcut prints displayed alongside their original carved blocks, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the artistic process. It showcases not only the finished works but also…

Need daytime transportation to PMAC from within Portsmouth, Eliot, or Kittery? PMAC is an approved stop for COAST’s Portsmouth Senior Transportation program, which means eligible riders can schedule $3 rides to and from PMAC, and other adults (18+) can also use the service at the full fare. If transportation is something you have to think…

PMAC is launching a new filmmaking program for teens in March 2026: Teen Filmmaking Lab, a hands-on course where students will write, shoot, and edit original short films—using newly donated professional-quality equipment made possible through a new partnership with ZEISS Cinema—and guided by respected filmmaker and educator Kathleen Young, a new addition to PMAC’s teaching…

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 2025 PMAC graduating seniors! Each of these talented young artists has left a lasting impression on our community, and we’re excited to share a few of their stories with you. You’ll also get a glimpse into their favorite memories, what’s next for them, and how they plan to…

By guest blogger and PMAC student Elliott Shoemaker On January 27th, the Cub Scouts from the Tigers and Bears dens visited PMAC as part of their goal to complete the Paws for Action badge. Organized by PMAC piano and Rock 101 student Ike Greenberg, with help from his dad, Adam, the visit gave the Tigers and Bears…