Historic Portsmouth landmark will become a new visual arts home for PMAC and the Seacoast community Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) broke ground at the South Meeting House on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, marking a major milestone in the historic Marcy Street building’s transformation into a new visual arts facility for PMAC and the…
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’re excited to share some wonderful news with our PMAC community: we have recently welcomed three new music teaching artists to our faculty—Will Cicola, Brian O’Shaughnessy, and Rob Sanzone. Each brings a deep passion for their speciality, a commitment to teaching, and a belief in the power of the arts to build connection and confidence…
The City Council voted to authorize City Manager Karen Conard to approve the lease of the city’s historic South Meeting House to the Schleyer Foundation. The foundation will restore the building and create a nonprofit visual arts center to be run by Portsmouth Music and Arts Center.
At the Portsmouth City Council meeting on November 17, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) shared our vision for transforming the historic South Meeting House into a vibrant new home for visual arts. We’re grateful for the Council’s support, and I want to share with the community what we’re doing, and why it matters. Since…
Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) proudly announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Susan Labrie and Jason Goodrich. Together, they bring decades of professional expertise in marketing, real estate, engineering, and community engagement, along with a shared passion for the Seacoast’s vibrant arts and cultural community. After retiring from…
PMAC’s Arts for All Campaign will expand arts access in the Seacoast, open a new visual arts center at the South Meeting House, and more! We are at 77% of our goal and asking the whole community to help us across the finish line.
PMAC is closed for our April Break from April 26 – May 3. Normal programming resumes May 4. Please note that during this time, the Haas Family Gallery is only open by appointment; please call ahead.
Questions? Please email the PMAC Office at info@pmaconline.org or call us at 603-431-4278.
