Prescott Park Arts Festival

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NH Business Review Staff,

Mission Statement:

Prescott Park Arts Festival inspires and connects our community through high-quality arts and education, ensuring access for all and enriching lives across generations.

Top Funding Sources:

Prescott Park Arts Festival relies on diverse funding streams to sustain operations and programming. Corporate sponsorships, individual leadership donors, gate donations, and season pass sales ensure the Festival can continue delivering inclusive, professional and engaging arts experiences for all.

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1974

EMPLOYEES: 6 FT, 2 PT, 75 seasonal

ANNUAL REVENUE: $1,600,000 – $1,800,000

Service Locations:

Prescott Park Arts Festival serves the Seacoast region of New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts, bringing concerts, musicals, movies, children’s programs, and special events to residents and visitors. Our mission is to make arts and cultural experiences accessible throughout the region, connecting communities through creativity and live performance.

Contact:

Lee Frank
Director of Development
P.O. Box 4370
Portsmouth, NH 03802
603-436-2848
Lee@prescottpark.org
www.prescottpark.org

2026 Goals:

In 2026, Prescott Park Arts Festival will continue providing inclusive, accessible arts experiences through the concert series, signature musical, movie series, Josie’s Family Jams, Camp ENCORE! and community showcases, all for an optional recommended donation. A long-term goal is to engage the community year-round, such as with concert collaborations with local arts organizations, and a new holiday concert raising funds for Camp ENCORE!, the Festival’s youth education program. The focus remains on high-quality arts experiences, ensuring the Festival continues to inspire creativity, connection and joy for everyone.

Fundraising Events:

PPAF offers multiple fundraising events to support its mission:

Summer Festival Season offering over 80 events to support as a whole or individually with sponsorships.
Chowder Festival (June 6, 2026) celebrates local cuisine while raising funds for programming.
NH Brewfest (Fall 2026, date TBD) engages craft beer enthusiasts in a community-centered fundraiser.
Jingle Bell Jubilee (Winter 2026, date TBD) expands winter programming and supports year-round initiatives.
Additional fundraising may include raffles, sponsorships and partnerships. Each event connects the community, raises essential revenue and strengthens the Festival’s ability to provide inclusive, accessible arts experiences.

Giving Opportunities:

There are many ways to support Prescott Park Arts Festival. Annual Fund gifts provide flexibility for operations and programming, keeping the arts accessible to all. Season and event sponsorships allow individuals and businesses to support specific performances while gaining community visibility. People for the Park, our leadership donor program, recognizes those giving at higher levels to sustain the Festival’s mission. Every gift supports accessibility, including our Family-in-Need program, which donates hundreds of season passes through local nonprofit partners, ensuring meaningful arts experiences are open to everyone on the Seacoast, with no required ticket price.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are essential to Prescott Park Arts Festival’s success. Opportunities in 2026 include helping at the Chowder Festival or NH Brewfest. Volunteers may also contribute to various events throughout the year. Joining as a volunteer offers a chance to connect with the arts, meet community members and support the Arts Festival’s mission. All skill levels are welcome, and contributions help ensure the Festival’s events run smoothly, remain accessible, and continue to inspire creativity and community engagement across our Seacoast community. Everyone has a home here.