PMAC Teaching Artist Aris Moore Awarded Prestigious Artist Advancement Grant
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
4d ago
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 […] The post PMAC Teaching Artist Aris Moore Awarded Prestigious Artist Advancement Grant appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
Unity: Election Day Thoughts from Russ Grazier
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
Music can bring us together. Saturday was PMAC’s Unity of Sound Festival. Internally, our staff lovingly refers to this event as the “US Fest,” as in the pronoun ‘us.’ This festival brings us together, in unity, to make and share music. The music is diverse – Saturday’s concert featured classical music, jazz, folk, film scores, […] The post Unity: Election Day Thoughts from Russ Grazier appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
Mike Jacobs’s Vibrant “Portsmouth and Other Delights” Art Exhibition Explores Local Culture and Nautical Themes
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
Mike Jacobs’s “Portsmouth and Other Delights” art exhibition offers a dynamic exploration of Portsmouth’s nautical heritage and the creativity of music and art, brought to life through his bold, unconventional artistry. On display November 15, 2024-January 17, 2025 at PMAC, “Portsmouth and Other Delights” showcases Jacobs’ distinct self-taught style, which combines colored pencils, gel pens, […] The post Mike Jacobs’s Vibrant “Portsmouth and Other Delights” Art Exhibition Explores Local Culture and Nautical Themes appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
Portsmouth Music and Arts Center Expands Leadership Team with New Staff Roles
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
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 […] The post Portsmouth Music and Arts Center Expands Leadership Team with New Staff Roles appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
PMAC’s 17th Annual Jazz Night to Include Tributes to Jazz Legends J. J. Johnson and Max Roach
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
PMAC is thrilled for the highly anticipated return of the 17th Annual Jazz Night concert on May 11th, 2024. The region’s top jazz musicians will ignite The Music Hall Lounge with the electrifying ambiance of an authentic NYC-style jazz club for two performances, at 7pm and 9pm. This year, the diverse set list will also […] The post PMAC’s 17th Annual Jazz Night to Include Tributes to Jazz Legends J. J. Johnson and Max Roach appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
Eric Gold’s “Growing Up Portsmouth” Exhibit is Unveiled at PMAC
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
Eric Gold’s “Growing Up Portsmouth” – a captivating celebration of Portsmouth’s cultural evolution – is on display following three years of community collaboration. Over 1,000 individuals contributed painting segments to the vibrant exhibit, which features 12 oversized portraits of key figures that indelibly shaped Portsmouth’s cultural landscape. Among the individuals featured are JerriAnne Boggis (The […] The post Eric Gold’s “Growing Up Portsmouth” Exhibit is Unveiled at PMAC appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
New Bucket Drumming Class for Ages 10–14
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
This spring PMAC is launching a new bucket drumming class, as well as a free bucket drumming workshop, where students ages 10-14 can explore rhythm in a fun, interactive group setting. Whether you have musical experience or are a curious beginner, bucket drumming is a welcoming space for everyone. All materials are provided.  Interactive Learning, […] The post New Bucket Drumming Class for Ages 10–14 appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
PMAC Expands Creative Aging Program to Include Visual Arts
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our successful Creative Aging Program, supported by a grant from the Foundation for Seacoast Health. Building upon the Creative Aging Program’s proven track record of enhancing the lives of adults ages 65 and above with music programming, PMAC now expands the Creative Aging Program to include visual […] The post PMAC Expands Creative Aging Program to Include Visual Arts appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
PMAC Summer 2024 Offerings
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
PMAC summers are full of art, rock, jam sessions, and more! We are excited to share what Summer 2024 has in store and announce that registration for PMAC Summer 2024 opens at NOON on February 15, 2024. Our offerings include PMAC Summer Art Camps for ages 7-12, Rock & Jazz Summer Workshops for ages 9-17, […] The post PMAC Summer 2024 Offerings appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website
Meet PMAC’s New Teaching Artists
Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog
by PMAC
1w ago
Damian Bernardini, Caleigh Hicks, Madelyn Morrell, and Maddy Shimko joined PMAC this fall as new teaching artists. It has been wonderful to welcome several new teaching artists over the past few months; they bring terrific energy and experience to our community. Take a moment to get to know four of them: Damian Bernandini – Guitar, […] The post Meet PMAC’s New Teaching Artists appeared first on PMAC ..read more
Visit website

Follow Portsmouth Music & Arts Center Blog on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR