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
In the new Western Avenue Studios exhibit, The Things We Carry: What’s in Your Suitcase?, artists transform miniature wooden suitcases into deeply personal visual stories. Each piece reflects a journey—through life changes, migration, disability, love and loss, dreams, resilience, and the unexpected turns along the way. The exhibit will be on view in the Third
The Refuge Art School Spring Art Show is a multidisciplinary exhibition featuring artwork created by 50 students of diverse ages and backgrounds. Throughout the semester, students explored the theme of healing as it relates to their individual lives, experiences, identities, and communities. Not all work is made inspired by the theme of healing and there
Featuring a variety of mediums and artistic talents, the Art Stars Residency program celebrates its Spring 2026 residents in a fresh, new body of work. This show promises a profound and thoughtful investigation on a wide variety of of subject matter i.e. identity, history, and much more. Join us for a collaborative reception with Refuge
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
