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
What happens when fourteen fish tanks become fourteen windows into an imagined watery world? This immersive three-dimensional installation embraces the boundless diversity of aquatic life. Through realism, abstraction, and imaginative interpretation, WAS artists dive into the complexity, beauty, and mystery of our watery realm. This exhibit will be open to the public May 29th -
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
This show is a culmination of works by artist Nev Morin, a longtime local artist. In Momento Vivere (remember to live), Nev centers her work around the quiet, sustaining labor of family, labor that often goes unseen but holds everything together. Drawing from her relationship with her grandparents, the exhibition reflects on the contrast between
Beat the summer heat at Open Studios on Saturday, August 1st at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts with a special Loft Edition celebration. August Open Studios highlights the residential lofts throughout the building and invites visitors to enjoy the comfort and cool of our air conditioned spaces while exploring creativity in a more intimate setting.
As fall approaches, Open Studios on Saturday, September 5th at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts reflects a shift in focus and energy. Artists welcome visitors into studios shaped by summer production and early autumn inspiration. With 5 floors to explore, guests will find fresh work, evolving projects, and plenty of opportunities to engage with artists
