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View exciting works using diverse styles and techniques from talented artists in your community as the Portsmouth & Hampshire Art Society takes its Summer Exhibition to St Thomas' Cathedral.

The oldest and most prestigious art society in Hampshire is still going strong, and is now in its 115th year. For its Summer Exhibition the society welcomes all comers to view and enjoy the diverse styles and techniques of talented artists from Portsmouth and its surrounds.

Portsmouth & Hampshire Art Society also welcomes new members, be they young or older, professionals or amateurs. If you want to explore your creativity with them, then they want you! So, if you are looking for inspiration, want to be social with other artists or are interested in exhibiting with the society in 2025, get in touch.

Artist workshops

As well as the ongoing exhibition, the society welcomes a host of celebrated local artists for special workshops, also at Portsmouth Cathedral.

Hear from and sketch or paint with one of the society's award-winning professional artists, all you need to bring is paper and pencils, plus something on which to lean.

Workshops dates:
Saturday 17 August, 11am-12pm: Karl Rudziak
Tuesday 20 August, 11am-12pm: Paula Mitchell
Tuesday 20 August, 1pm-2pm: Julie Alice Chappell