BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Western Avenue Studios - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Western Avenue Studios
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Western Avenue Studios
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20250101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T130056
CREATED:20250821T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T195514Z
UID:43100-1759136400-1765818000@westernavenuestudios.com
SUMMARY:SOLID GROUND | A Group Exhibit by WA Artists | 3rd & 5th Mini Galleries
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nFeaturing 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. \nOpen 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.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/solid-ground-a-group-exhibit-by-was-artists-3rd-floor/
LOCATION:3rd Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernavenuestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Solid-Ground-3rd-floor-.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts":MAILTO:marketing@westernavenuestudios.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T130056
CREATED:20250821T163051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T173658Z
UID:43105-1761296400-1768496400@westernavenuestudios.com
SUMMARY:The Quiet Between | Group Exhibit | 4th Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Quiet Between is a contemplative exploration of stillness\, transition\, and the subtle spaces that exist between moments\, emotions\, and change. Featuring a diverse group of contemporary artists\, this exhibit invites viewers to engage with works that inhabit the pause\, between sound and silence\, movement and stillness\, presence and absence.This is not an exhibit of conclusions\, but of questions. What does silence hold? Where do we go when we are in between? What truths live in the quiet? \n\nJoin us for Open Studios on Saturday\, November 1st from 12–5pm to meet the artists and explore their work\, or stop by during regular business hours (Monday–Sunday\, 9am–5pm). \n\n*This show has been extended to January 15th* \n\nSee you there!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/the-quiet-between-group-exhibit-4th-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:4th Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernavenuestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/TheQuietBetween11x17Poster.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Boll":MAILTO:boll_m@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T130056
CREATED:20250821T152823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T192300Z
UID:43103-1761552000-1771088400@westernavenuestudios.com
SUMMARY:It's Been 20 Years??? | By Maxine Farkas | Lofts Lobby Gallery
DESCRIPTION:As a part of our 20th year anniversary celebration\, this exhibition highlights the work of Maxine Farkas\, who joined the Western Ave Artist Community twenty years ago. The show traces her artistic evolution\, shaped by that creative environment. Maxine has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally. Originally a fiber artist and quilter\, her practice expanded as she connected with other artists in the Western Ave studios. Through this creative community\, she explored painting\, assemblage\, and collage. In recent years\, she has returned to fiber arts and quilting\, creating intuitive\, rule-free work enriched by the materials and techniques developed through her earlier explorations. \nReception: Lofts Lobby\, December 5th\, 5-7pm \nArtist talk: teaching space in studio #225\, November 22nd\, 1PM \n\nJoin us for Open Studios on Saturday\, November 1st\, December 6th\, January 3rd\, and February 7th  from 12–5pm to meet the artist and explore her work\, or to schedule a private visit email Hope Flynn at: hopeaf93@outlook.com
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/its-been-20-years-by-maxine-farkas-lofts-lobby-gallery/
LOCATION:Loft Lobby\, 160 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernavenuestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/7080DD2F-423F-4C3F-B00C-B6A6F843BC66.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hope Flynn":MAILTO:hopeaf93@outlook.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T130056
CREATED:20250821T165307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T165307Z
UID:43107-1761987600-1766250000@westernavenuestudios.com
SUMMARY:1000 Cranes Project: A Wish for Peace | Group Exhibit | 2nd Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:In Japanese culture\, the crane symbolizes longevity\, happiness\, and good fortune. The legend of the senbazuru\, one thousand origami cranes folded together\, carries a wish for peace\, a tradition that gained deep resonance in the aftermath of Hiroshima and continues today at temples in Japan. There\, crane banners are left to weather in the open air\, slowly dissolving as the wish is released into the world. \nAs part of this project\, artists and creators at Western Avenue are invited to contribute to our own 1000 Cranes Project. Paper cranes will be gathered and sewn into long\, colorful banners\, while artists working in clay\, glass\, fabric\, photography\, embroidery\, and other media are encouraged to create unique interpretations of the crane form. Together\, these contributions will form a vibrant\, collaborative installation celebrating creativity\, community\, and a shared wish for peace. \nEach crane is donated by participating artists\, and discussions are underway about sending the completed senbazuru to Hiroshima as a collective offering of peace after the exhibition closes. \n\nJoin us for Open Studios on Saturday\, November 1st & December 6th from 12–5pm to meet the artists and explore their work\, or stop by during regular business hours (Monday–Sunday\, 9am–5pm).
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/1000-cranes-project-a-wish-for-peace-group-exhibit-2nd-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dumas":MAILTO:marydumas50@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T130056
CREATED:20251021T165240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T172322Z
UID:43200-1761987600-1768150800@westernavenuestudios.com
SUMMARY:Casas de Cartón | By gabriella alejandra aragon | Storage Closet Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Storage Closet Gallery presents Casas de Cartón\, Recent Sculptures by gabriella alejandra aragon\, opening November 1st\, 2025\, and on view through January 11\, 2026. The works on display are ofrendas – altars used in Latinx communities during Día de los Muertos. Upon these altars\, offerings are placed to honor loved ones who have passed. aragon’s materials are 100% recycled. Upcycling materials revitalizes the earth and mirrors the act of beckoning and welcoming back the deceased. Aragon’s altars expand the traditional meaning of ofrenda\, not only honoring the dead but also offering gratitude for life. \nViewable during open studios or by appointment\, email Antionette Indge at: aeindge@gmail.com \nOpen Studio dates and hours: \nNovember 1st\, December 6th & 13th\, January 3rd. 12-5pm
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/casas-de-carton-by-gabriella-aragon-storage-closet-gallery/
LOCATION:Storage Closet Gallery\, 160 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://westernavenuestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CasasDeCarton.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Antoinette Indge":MAILTO:aeindge@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T130056
CREATED:20250821T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T192950Z
UID:43098-1762970400-1762981200@westernavenuestudios.com
SUMMARY:Luminosity: Western Avenue's 20th Anniversary Fundraiser & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are so grateful to those who joined us and contributed to our luminous evening of art\, performance\, and celebration in support of keeping Western Avenue Studios & Lofts permanently affordable. \nOUR EVENT HAS PASSED BUT YOU CAN STILL DONATE HERE\nProceeds support our mission to keep studios affordable and sustain a thriving creative community\, ensuring artists can continue to live\, work\, and create here for years to come. \n\nWith gratitude to our generous sponsors: \n\nAurora Borealis Sponsor | $10\,000\n\nEastern Salt Company\, Inc.\n\n\nConstellation Sponsor | $5\,000\n\nNancy L. Donahue\nEastern Bank Foundation\n\n\nStar Sponsor | $2\,500\n\nClark Insurance\, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company\nAnonymous Donor\n\n\nCandlelight Sponsor | $1\,000\n\nConway Insurance Agency\, Inc.\nRockland Trust Bank\nBell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group\nGormley’s Cafe\nGreater Lowell Community Foundation\n\n\nSpark Sponsor | $500\n\nO’Hearn Insurance Agency\nNina & Arthur Anton\nCindie & Jim Kazmer\nLasting Environmental Solutions\, Inc.\nBrenda Costello\nMatt McArthur\nCheryl Tougias\n\n\n\n \n\nOUR STORY \nWhat began in 2005 with 45 artists moving into an old mill has grown into one of the largest artist communities in the country\, in fact\, the largest in New England. Nearly 400 artists now call Western Avenue Studios & Lofts home. For two decades\, we’ve transformed a historic textile mill into a thriving creative campus where art is made\, shared\, and celebrated. \nFrom its beginnings as the Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company — a mill that once produced high-quality fabrics for furniture\, trains\, and automobiles — Western Avenue has always been a place shaped by makers. Today\, our artists continue that legacy. \nWestern Avenue is the creation of dedicated and visionary owners\, artists\, and investors. Now a nonprofit as part of the Arts & Business Council’s Creative Campus\, we celebrate our roots as an industrial investment that turned into an artist’s dream preserved by a mission to serve. As we celebrate 20 years\, we’re also looking to the future: ensuring Western Avenue remains a permanently affordable home for artists and a place where art and community can grow together for generations to come. \n  \nInterested in supporting or volunteering? Please contact marketing@westernavenuestudios.com.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/luminosity-western-avenues-20th-anniversary-fundraiser-celebration/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernavenuestudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fb-event-LUMINOSITY-1-e1760727945729.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR