Join Artist Eric Gold for a West End Master Series about his current exhibit, "Growing Up Portsmouth." Eric will delve into his community-focused artistic process and what it means to foster dialogue and connection by creating a shared reflective space for people to create art together. Wine and cheese reception to follow.

West End Master Series Sponsor: Service Credit Union.

Engage Further with Eric Gold

The day after the West End Master Series discussion, Eric Gold is hosting a community painting event. People of all abilities and backgrounds are invited to paint a small segment of a new portrait, enjoy a unique experience of community, and celebrate Portsmouth on its 400th anniversary while creating a permanent artwork for generations to come. Event details here.

About Growing Up Portsmouth

Growing Up Portsmouth is a one-of-a-kind art experience—a reflection of connection, collaboration and community. It’s thousands of people painting together to create a unique body of artwork. And it's a celebration of people who, over the past 50 years, have helped transform Portsmouth into a vibrant cultural destination.

The exhibit is a series of 20 community-created large-scale portraits of people who are part of Portsmouth’s story. Each portrait was painted by 100 people. The mosaic-like paintings showcase the unique artistic styles of each participant, and each part contributes to the greater whole, creating a singular art experience.

Growing Up Portsmouth is a powerful story and legacy – one that will outlast all of us, and capture this moment in history that we share. 

See details about the Growing Up Porsmouth gallery exhibit here.

About Artist Eric Gold

Eric Gold is an Emmy Award nominated filmmaker (2022) and an artist whose work explores community and connection through the co-creation of art. Eric has led collaborative paintings with thousands of people across the US and Canada. He has done large commissions for organizations, municipalities as well as private collectors.

Eric's work addresses complex societal issues by painting the subject as a community in a highly accessible way. Painting together fosters dialogue and connection by creating a shared reflective space. A space where participants are able to express themselves individually while maintaining a place in the collective, all under a common theme of awareness. For examples of his work, visit ericgoldart.com.