SOLID GROUND | A Group Exhibit by WA Artists | 3rd & 5th Mini Galleries

As Western Avenue marks its 20th anniversary, this exhibition honors the very place that has nurtured our creative community for two decades: our historic mill buildings. These vast, storied spaces are more than walls and windows, they are the ground where we work, experiment, and grow; where artists meet, collaborate, and live as part of a culture that values creativity.

The show invites reflection on what it means to have a space dedicated to making art, a space where the artist-self is not an oddity but part of a thriving collective. Here, we are free to be authentic, playful, bold, and deeply curious in our explorations.

Featuring work in all mediums, the exhibition celebrates the physical presence of the Western Avenue complex and the role these buildings play in our shared creative life. From their historic architecture to the personal connections forged within them, the show highlights what these spaces mean to the artists who call them home.

Open to both current and former Western Avenue artists, the work on view spans the past 20 years, reflecting the evolving story of our community and its enduring connection to this place.