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.
Places of Serenity: quiet, peaceful, and undisturbed environments that foster mental calmness and emotional balance, providing a sanctuary from daily chaos. This show will be open to the public during May & June Open Studios or by appointment by emailing Curator Dina Mordeno at: [email protected] Join us for a reception after Open Studios on May
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
Open Studios returns on Saturday, June 6th at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, bringing early summer energy into every corner of the building. It’s a moment when creativity feels especially alive—open, social, and in motion. With 5 floors to explore, guests can move freely between studios, discover new bodies of work, and connect directly with
You are invited to the first Summer Block Party Open Studios on Saturday, June 27th at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. This special event expands Open Studios beyond the studios and out into the parking lot, creating a shared summer celebration that brings together artists, neighbors, and visitors from across Lowell. Inside the buildings, artists
