August 2023 Open Studios: Outdoor Marketplace, Live Music, and Much More!

Art enthusiasts and creative souls, get ready for August Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts! 

This Saturday, August 5th promises to be a celebration of art, community, and inspiration. 

Open Studios events at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts are the perfect time to connect with our community of working artists. Wander through our studios and lofts, the place that over 350 artists call their creative home. Engage with the creative minds behind the art, hear their stories, and be inspired by their unique journeys. Be part of this vibrant event and experience the magic of art at Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts. Come see art where it is made!

We are excited to be featuring a special performance by Tee and The Gents outside of the studios building loading dock at 2 pm! 

Featured Artists for this summer's Outdoor Art Markets!

Best Buds, Live Plants: June & September.

Brooke Lambert, Printmaking & Painting: June, July, August & September.

Creative Art Solutions/The fun-ny Side of Life, Mixed Media, June only.

Crochet Well and Urban Alphabets, Fiber and Mixed Media: June, July, August & September.

Dina MordenoPainting: June only.

Eir’s GardenSoap and natural products: June, August & September.

Macrame by Linda SC, Fiber, cords and wood: June, August & September.

Mayfly, Clothing:  June, August & September.

Mill City Mercantile, Candles, soaps, other artisan goods: June, July, August & September.

Prunella’s Workshop, Metal jewelry and illustrations: June, July, August & September.

PupDog Pottery, Ceramics: June, July, August & September.

Two Stylish Sisters,  Jewelry, accessories and small home decor : June, August & September.

Vivian Rosalee, Ink, gouache, digital:  June, July, August & September

Jeska From The North, Fiber arts: August & September

Lisa Nelson,  Watercolor: August

OriginalArtbyTeo, Acrylic: July, August & September

Kes Maro, Mixed media: July & September

Rennie Keller, Paint: June & September


Open Studios

12pm-5pm at the studios and lofts buildings
First Saturday of every month


Galleries

Storage Closet Gallery –Beauty is the Mystery of Life,  Garry Harley
Lofts building, second floor.

Loading Dock GalleryICU – Artists Look at Artists
Studios building

Rotating Gallery – curated work of loft artist residents
Lofts building entry hall

Mini Galleries- Located on each floor in the studios building.

1st Floor- Fractals in Nature, Amy Roberts


Food and Drink

Indulge India – 12-9pm
Outside studios building main entrance

Nibbāna Cafe– 8am-3pm
Studios building

Brewery Taproom – 12pm-10pm
Studios building, room 188


Parking

Free onsite parking


Pets

Open Studios is dog friendly to friendly dogs!


Covid-19 Policy

Studios building – masks optional, individual studios may require masks for entry.

Lofts building – masks strongly suggested, individual lofts may require masks for entry.

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Check out these upcoming events at

Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts!

September Open Studios & Outdoor Market 9/2

October Two-Day Open Studios 10/7 & 10/8

November Open Studios 11/4

Small Business Saturday 11/25

December Holiday Open Studios 12/2

December Holiday Open Studios 12/9