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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…

This week marks marks the close of PMAC’s fall semester and a fresh start for what’s ahead in 2025. As we gear up for a new semester filled with creativity and inspiration, it’s the perfect time to reflect on artistic goals and aspirations. We asked some of our faculty members and staff: What are your…

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) is proud to announce the addition of four distinguished community leaders to its Board of Directors: Brooks Jalbert, Beth Wagner, Rick Wallis, and Susan Wolowitz. Their collective expertise spans education, business leadership, professional development, and the arts, bringing new perspectives to help PMAC continue its mission of building community…

We are delighted to highlight that Seacoast artist and PMAC teaching artist Aris Moore has been awarded the 2024 Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. This annual $25,000 grant is one of the largest unrestricted grants awarded to a single artist in the country, and promotes the artistic growth of…

PMAC is pleased to announce the promotion of two key staff members, reflecting the organization’s commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive arts education to students of all ages throughout the Seacoast area. Eli Kaynor, previously Director of Development, has stepped into the newly created role of Chief Development Officer (CDO). In this expanded role, Eli will…

We are so proud of our PMAC students who graduated this spring! Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishments and best wishes for their future journeys! Owen N   What did you study at PMAC? I take guitar lessons with Nick Phaneuf. Can you describe a specific moment or experience within the arts that profoundly impacted…