Aquatica Exotica | Group Exhibit | 5th Floor Mini Gallery

5th Floor Mini Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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 -

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

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Momento Vivere: Take a Look Around Vol. 2 | By Nev Morin | 3rd Floor Mini Gallery

3rd Floor Mini Gallery 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, United States

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

August Open Studios

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

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.

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September Open Studios

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

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

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October Open Studios

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

October Open Studios on Saturday, October 3rd is a favorite at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. Cooler weather outside pairs perfectly with the warmth and richness found inside the studios. With 5 floors to explore, guests can enjoy seasonal work, layered textures, and the deep focus that often defines fall creative practice. Open Studios in

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