Western Avenue Studios

It's Been 20 Years??? | By Maxine Farkas | Lofts Lobby Gallery
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2026-02-14 17:00 UTC | Loft Lobby, 160 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
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.
Reception: Lofts Lobby, December 5th, 5-7pm
Artist talk: teaching space in studio #225, November 22nd, 1PM

Join 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

New Year's Visual Art & Fashion Show | Group Exhibit | 2nd Floor Mini Gallery
2026-01-03 09:00 - 2026-03-09 17:00 | 2nd Floor Mini Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Refuge Art School’s New Year’s Visual Art & Fashion Show showcases the vibrant creativity of our Fall Semester students. This dynamic exhibition brings together an exciting range of work, from paintings and drawings to ceramics and upcycled, handmade fashion pieces.
But this won’t be your typical art show. We’re adding extra flair with a mini fashion walk/run at 5:30pm, spotlighting student-designed wearable art from our sewing & up cycling class. Visitors can also enjoy live painting and participate in community canvases, making the event as interactive as it is inspiring.
Join us in celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our students during our opening reception on January 8th, 2026, from 4:30–7pm.The exhibition will be open to the public January 3rd through March 9th.
Come experience creativity, community, and the energy of a brand-new year!
