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Portsmouth Music and Arts Center

973 Islington StPortsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-431-4278
Business Hours: Monday ā€“ Friday: 1PM ā€“ 7PM; Saturday: 9AM ā€“ 2:30PM; Closed SundaysEmail: info@pmaconline.orgWebsite: Visit Website Google Map

Summers at PMAC let kids unleash their creativity through art and music!



PMAC Artists Camp | Ages 7-12 | Multiple Weeks

Three week-long sessions allow students ages 7-12 to explore painting, drawing, sculpting and more, guided by talented PMAC teaching artists. Please note: this year Artists Camp is at a new location–Kittery Community Center in Kittery, Maine.
• Session 1—July 8-12: Visual Voyagers
Embark on an epic journey through distant galaxies, uncharted oceans, fantastical realms, and sci-fi planets!
• Session 2—July 15-19: Art Around the World
Let the masterpieces of renowned artists, both past and present, inspire your own artistic expression!
• Session 3—July 22-26: Animal Kingdom
Embark on a creative journey inspired by the captivating world of animals!



Summer Rock 101 | Ages 9-11 | July 29-Aug 2

In this rock camp, pre-teen musicians will learn valuable skills in musicianship, teamwork, songwriting, stage presence and more! Students will explore classic, indie, and hard rock, as well as branch out to other genres they are interested in, such as hip hop, folk, country, bluegrass, or metal. The workshop week culminates in a live performance. Open to guitar, drum set, vocals, keyboard, bass guitar, flute, sax, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, viola, and cello. Placement audition required for new students. Limited spaces available for Rhythm Section students - please register early!



Summer Jazz Workshop | Ages 12-17 | July 8-12

Join PMAC for the 22nd summer of PMAC Summer Jazz Workshop! This program is designed for intermediate and advanced teen musicians looking to develop their jazz skills or wanting to learn jazz technique for the first time. Students will learn traditional contemporary jazz tunes throughout the week and end the week with a live Teen Jazz Show at Prescott Park Arts Festival.
Open to Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar or Upright Bass, and Drum Set. Limited spaces available for Rhythm Section students - please register early!



Rock and Beyond | Ages 12-17 | Multiple Weeks

ROCK out in the Rock and Beyond Summer Workshop! Expanding beyond Classic, Indie and Hard Rock, bands will be encouraged to explore Hip Hop, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, Metal and more—wherever their interests lie! Bands are formed at the beginning of the workshop and each band will learn a tune of their choosing, as well as write and record an original tune. The Rock and Beyond Summer Workshop will conclude with a TEEN ROCK SHOW at Prescott Park Arts Festival. Open to Guitar, Drum Set, Vocals, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Sax, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola and Cello. Placement audition required for new students. Limited spaces available for Rhythm Section students - please register early!



Individual Music Lesson Flex Packs | Schedule Varies

PMAC's Summer 2024 Session runs June 24 – August 16, 2024. Enjoy studying an instrument or exploring a new art form during the summer, with the flexibility to schedule around your vacations and summer camps! Lesson tuition is based on the schedule that is formed. The most popular offerings are a 6-pack of half-hour music lessons ($276.00) and a 6-pack of 45-minute visual arts lessons ($396.00). For more information, contact the PMAC Office at 603-431-4278 or email us at info@pmaconline.org.
Summer lesson registration begins March 15, 2024!