Refocus: Submissions
As all the city’s educational establishments have remained open for learning over the last year our young artists have had to contend with making art in a more isolated way. To bring this work together, a small number of buildings, galleries and institutions have agreed to screen images and projections across our city. This work should reflect how artwork and learning was reset, exploring the creative challenges triggered by pandemic isolation.
As Portsmouth emerges from lockdown, we are looking for your images to be exhibited at Ports Fest 2nd-4th July. Whether this is a photographic image, painting or sketch, we welcome all 2D submissions to remember what made an impact on us over the last year and reflect on how we are moving forward today.
We will also be showcasing original artwork from Kikaaya College School in Uganda who also went through lockdown.
If you are interested in taking part in this project then get in touch info@portsfest.co.uk.
Please can you send any digital submissions of artwork to: info@portsfest.co.uk closing date: 22nd June 2021

Take a look at the 2022 programme
You can download the brochure detailing all the events for 2022 here
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- Ports Fest update June 2021
- Refocus: Submissions
- Launch of Ports Fest 2021
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Ukraine Benefit Concert
Ports Fest announces the Ukraine Benefit Concert on 17th June featuring outstanding guitarist Carlos Bonell and friends.
News from Ports Fest

Ukraine Benefit Concert
Ports Fest announces the Ukraine Benefit Concert on 17th June featuring outstanding guitarist Carlos Bonell and friends.

‘Black Is The Color of My Voice’ at the NTR
On 3 July 2022 Ports Fest presents to you the play inspired by the life of Nina Simone as part of our 2022 Festival.

Black Dyke Band to perform at the Kings Theatre
Black Dyke Band will perform at the Kings Theatre in July 2022

Looking back on Ports Fest 2021
Looking back on Ports Fest 2021

The Longest Johns brings sea shanties to Portsmouth
The Longest Johns brings sea shanties to Portsmouth

Ports Fest update June 2021
Ports Fest 2021 update