The Space We Make

1st Floor Mini Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

April Open Studios

Western Avenue Studios & Lofts 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

Free

Place of Serenity | By Western Avenue Loft Artists | Lofts Lobby Gallery

Loft Lobby 160 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

May Open Studios

Western Avenue Studios & Lofts 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

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The Things We Carry: What’s In Your Suitcase? | Group Exhibit | 3rd Floor Mini Gallery

Third Floor of WA 122 Western Ave., Lowell, Massachusetts

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

Heal and Prosper | Group Exhibit | 1st & 2nd Mini Galleries

1st Floor Mini Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

Refuge Art Stars Residency Spring ’26 Art Show | Group Exhibit | 4th Floor Mini Gallery

4th Floor Mini Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

June Open Studios

Western Avenue Studios & Lofts 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

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Summer Block Party Open Studios

Western Avenue Studios & Lofts 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

Free