DISCOVER PORTSMOUTH CENTER

10 Middle Street
603.436.8420 www.portsmouthhistory.org/discover_portsmouth_center

This Portsmouth Historical Society pilot project has converted the former city library to a new “one stop” central gateway to the historical, cultural and artistic venues of greater Portsmouth and a new exhibition site displaying the art and history of the region.

 

Hours:
Before May 23 – Open weekends only, 10am to 5pm
May 23 - October 31 – Open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm
* Open the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m.

Free Admission

KENNEDY GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAMING

41 Market Street
603.436.7007
www.kennedygalleryandframing.com

Kennedy Studios Gallery and Framing specializes in limited edition prints and local scenes, as well as original art and fine art photography. The Gallery is dedicated to full conservation framing, offering over 3,000 mouldings and unique custom framing designs.


Winter Hours:

Mon + Tues 9:30-6, Wed thru Sat 9:30-6:30,
Appointments are available for Sundays as well as after hours.
* Open the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m.

NAHCOTTA

110 Congress Street
603.433.1705
www.nahcotta.com

Highly regarded for their modernist eye and exceptional client relations, Nahcotta features the artwork of an exciting stable of emerging to established artists. In this spacious, two-level gallery, Nahcotta’s passion for great design and original form is embodied in both their contemporary art exhibitions and home decor offerings.


Gallery Hours:
Sun 11-5, Mon - Thurs 10-6, Fri + Sat 10-7
* Open the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m.

NEW HAMPSHIRE ART ASSOCIATION
ROBERT LINCOLN LEVY GALLERY

136 State Street
603.431.4230
www.nhartassociation.org

Established in 1940 as an educational and professional nonprofit organization with a membership of over 400 juried visual artists. NHAA offers exhibits of high quality, a wide range of subjects, and varied media with changing exhibitions throughout the year.


Gallery Hours:
Wed - Sat 10-5, Sunday 12-4
CLOSED Monday and Tuesday
*Open the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m.

PORTSMOUTH ART EXCHANGE

220 State Street
603.431.7900
www.portsmouthartexchange.com

The Portsmouth Art Exchange is a 3000+ sq. ft. gallery featuring 30 local artists in individual venues. The artists range from emerging talent to the well established. The displays include oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, ink, photography, collages, and woodworking. Many styles are represented from the traditional to impressionistic to abstract. We strive for a warm, inviting atmosphere that is unpretentious and that offers a variety of price points.

Winter Store hours:  Thursday - Monday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
* Open the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m.

PORTSMOUTH ATHENÆUM
RANDALL GALLERY

6-8 Market Square
603.431.2538
www.portsmouthathenaeum.org

The Randall Gallery at the Portsmouth Athenæum on Market Square provides an intimate space overlooking Market Square for which to view art. Past exhibitions have included Selections from the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Abandoned in the Arctic, The Warner House Coming Home, Russell Cheney: A New England Master, Susan Ricker Knox, The Artful Life of Thomas P. Moses, One Woman's Work: The Art of Celia Laighton Thaxter, and the Annual Proprietors' Exhibition.

Gallery Hours: Tues,Thurs and Saturday 1-4 p.m.
* and the first Friday of the month from 5-8 p.m.

The Portsmouth Athenæum is a non-profit membership library and museum, incorporated in 1817.

THREE GRACES

Established in 2004 by artist and curator Kim Ferreira, Three Graces Gallery is celebrated for its eclectic variety of paintings, sculpture, mixed-media, pottery, jewelry and fine furniture. Three Graces features artwork by some of the region’s foremost emerging and established artists. We work toward the goal of representing artists whose works are contemporary expressions of a timeless aesthetic. We take great pride in maintaining a close relationship with our clients as their collections develop and expand. At the same time our friendly environment welcomes not only experienced art collectors, but students and general art appreciators.

Exhibition Calendar

Gallery Hours: Sun 12-5, Mon + Tues 10-6, Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-8, Sat 10-6 (Open by appointment on Wednesdays)