Free Music and Art Day at PMAC

Date and Time

Friday Sep 19, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

Saturday October 4, 9am-3pm
See schedule for specific session times

Location

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center
973 Islington St
Portsmouth, NH 03833

Fees/Admission

Free!

Website

http://www.pmaconline.org/fmad

Contact Information

PMAC
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Description

Free Music and Art Day on Saturday October 4 is your opportunity to try something new—for free, with no strings attached! Take a free music lesson, join an open art studio, visit the instrument petting zoo, learn more about some of PMAC's music ensembles and more.

https://pmaconline.org/fmad/

FREE MUSIC AND ART DAY SCHEDULE - OCT 4

9:00AM-3:00PM: Free 30-minute Private Lessons
Reservation Required. Instrument availability varies.

9:30-11:00AM: Instrument Petting Zoo
Try out many different instruments! Drop-in; no reservation required.

9:30-11:00AM: Youth Open Art Studio
Explore art projects with the guidance of a PMAC teaching artist. First come first served until full.

11:00-11:30AM: Adult Music Ensemble Information Session
Learn about the dozens of community music ensembles PMAC offers for adults including concert bands, string orchestras, bluegrass, rock, blues, jazz, and more. Instructors and current participants will be present to share information and answer questions, including info about our creative aging discounts and free ensembles for older adults. Drop-in

11:30-1:00PM: Adult Open Art Studio (18+)
Explore art projects with the guidance of a PMAC teaching artist. First come first served until full.

12:30-1:00PM: Sandpipers Chorus Preview (Ages 8-12)
Reservation Required. Have you always wanted to sing in a chorus? Or do you love your school chorus and want to do more? Sign up for this session to meet Sandpipers Chorus director Nate Wotton. Sing a bit, learn about Sandpipers, and find out what our choral programs are all about!

1:00-1:30PM: Voices in Motion Preview (Ages 13-18)
Reservation Required. Do you want to sing in a chorus that focuses on pop, rock and jazz? Sign up for this session with Voices in Motion director Nate Wotton. We’ll sing some and you can learn more and ask questions.