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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts":MAILTO:marketing@westernavenuestudios.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260115T170000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Boll":MAILTO:boll_m@yahoo.com
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hope Flynn":MAILTO:hopeaf93@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T170000
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antoinette Indge":MAILTO:aeindge@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Light Up The Night | Group Exhibit | 1st Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:This is a show focused on art that uses light or lack thereof as part of its display\, still riding the excitement and inspiration that our Luminosity fundraiser brought us. Artistic lighting fixtures and pieces that require special lighting are the focus.\n\nThis is an invitation to celebrate the halfway point of winter with us\, a time where the light that we cherish is so fleeting. Following the theme of ‘light’ for Western Ave’s 20th anniversary\, we present art that not only celebrates the light\, but challenges the norm of bright gallery light being the only way to appreciate art.\n\nA small reception will be held in the 1st floor mini gallery at 122 Western Ave starting at 4p.m. with an artist and curator talk beginning at 5p.m.\nJoin us for an artist talk & reception on December 21st 4-6 PM
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/light-up-the-night-group-exhibit-1st-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:1st Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Lewis":MAILTO:nlewisarts@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T170000
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SUMMARY:December Holiday Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & LoftsTwo Saturdays of Artful Holiday ShoppingSaturday\, December 6 & Saturday\, December 13 | 12-5 PM\n \nJoin us for not just one\, but two special weekends of Holiday Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. On December 6 and 13\, discover unique\, handmade gifts created by over 350 local artists across five floors of studios and two floors of artist lofts.\n \nFrom fine art to ceramics\, jewelry\, textiles\, photography\, home décor\, and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers\, you’ll find meaningful gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe a little something for yourself too).\n \nEnjoy the festive atmosphere as you explore the building\, sip a warm drink from the coffee shop\, browse the co-op gallery\, and grab a bite from the food truck.\n \nThere is no charge for this event. It is family and dog-friendly event. We just ask that pups stay leashed.\n \nMake Western Avenue part of your holiday tradition and shop local this season.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/december-holiday-open-studios-2/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Market,Gallery Show Opening,Mini Gallery Show,Open Studios
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