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
This exhibit portrays emotional portraiture and figure drawing through the use of charcoal and pan pastel. Join us for a reception on August 1-3 PM
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.
This group exhibition focuses on the magic of change. The works explore transformation through a variety of forms: shifts in color, the passage of seasons, and the discovery of new perspectives. Alchemy invites viewers to celebrate the unexpected world and visions that change inspires.
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
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
