Cool Comfort explores the dynamic between the cold clarity of the winter and the intimate warmth found inside -whether depicted literally or suggested through abstract form, color, and space. The outer landscapes' austerity sharpens our awareness, revealing what feels essential. In contrast, interior warmth becomes a symbol of refuge and connection. This theme reflects how
Shake off the winter blues and join us on Saturday, February 7th for Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. This is your invitation to step inside a thriving creative community where artists open their doors and share the work they love. With 5 floors to explore, guests are encouraged to wander at their
This exhibition celebrates the intricate and symbiotic relationship between plants and birds through the delicate art of embroidery. The show, titled "Flora and Feathers," goes beyond simple representation. It's a dialogue between two worlds, rendered in stitches. One section of the gallery is dedicated to flora, featuring embroidered botanical studies that capture the unique textures
Spring is on the horizon, and there is no better way to welcome the season than Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts on Saturday, March 7th. Spend the afternoon immersed in creativity as artists across the building open their studio doors. With 5 floors to explore, visitors can wander freely through the studios,
When uncomfortable feelings emerge, Cloudy’s response is to compartmentalize, to break down old cardboard boxes, stitch found objects to them, and assemble them into small buildings. Through this she thinks about loneliness, depression, nature, dreams, and spirituality. There is healing the deeper we go, slowly coming back up towards learning to overcome. This exhibit is
Calling all artists, arts administrators, educators, and funders! Get ready to energize your creative practice and cultivate meaningful connections at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit, taking place from March 24th-26th. Registration closes March 8th, so don't delay! This unique event is designed for everyone, from first-timers eager to explore new avenues to seasoned professionals looking
Lowell’s theme in this year’s Artists Thrive summit is “spatial justice”, a recognition that space is not neutral, but shaped by who has access to it, who is welcomed into it, and who is able to create within it. This extends past owned space to community space, space to create, public spaces, imagined space, and
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Open Studios on Saturday, April 4th at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. As the building comes alive with new energy, artists invite you into their studios to share their creative process and finished work. With 5 floors to explore, guests are welcome to roam, meet the makers, watch art
Featuring work by Western Avenue Staff.
Spring is in full swing at Open Studios on Saturday, May 2nd at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. Studios are buzzing with new ideas as artists share recent work, experiments, and the momentum that comes with longer days. With 5 floors to explore, visitors are encouraged to take their time—wander the building, strike up conversations
