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SUMMARY:Election 2024: Artists Responds | Group Exhibition | 4th Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Presidential Election of 2024 and the re-election of Donald Trump has caused many highly charged emotional reactions for our artists at Western Avenue Studios and Lofts. While some celebrated change\, a great many felt despair and fear for the future. What would this mean for our rights\, our freedoms\, our legal protections and the safety of others in our divided country? The historic answers remain to be seen\, but our response is now. Our power as artists is to create and to share our ideas\, emotions and stories. We have come together to share these with you and bear witness to this powerful moment. We hope you enjoy our exhibit. \nThis show reflects how artists of Western Avenue react to the results of the 2024 election. and the many ways it will affect our future. \nThis show will be in our 4th floor mini gallery\, available to the public from February 1st through March 12th any day of the week 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/election-2024-artists-responds-group-exhibition-4th-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:4th Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250214T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250404T203000
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SUMMARY:McCoy Exhibition Opening Reception | Western Avenue Artists at Work
DESCRIPTION:The McCoy Art Gallery is proud to present Western Avenue: Artists at Work\, an exhibition celebrating the vibrant and diverse creative community of Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. This dynamic showcase features recent works by over 50 talented artists from Western Avenue\, offering a unique glimpse into the innovative and varied practices of those who call this extraordinary artistic hub home. \nLocated in the historic textile mill complex of Lowell\, MA\, Western Avenue Studios & Lofts is a living testament to the power of urban preservation and transformation. With over 250 artist studios and 50 live/work lofts\, Western Avenue has cultivated a thriving environment where artists across disciplines come together to create\, inspire\, and push the boundaries of their craft. The rich diversity of the work on display—from paintings and sculptures to mixed media\, photography\, and more—reflects not only the individuality of each artist but also the collective energy of this creative community. \nIn partnership with Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, the McCoy Gallery serves as an extension of this creative ecosystem\, offering a space to share and celebrate the work of these dedicated artists with a wider audience. This exhibition\, opening February 14th and running through April 4th\, with an opening reception Friday February 21st\, 6:30pm. – 8:30pm\, invites viewers to explore the artistry that flourishes in Lowell\, a city known for its rich industrial history and dynamic artistic future. \nAs we reflect on the spirit of Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, we are reminded of the sense of community that makes this place so unique. The interconnectedness of these artists—drawing inspiration from one another\, sharing their growth\, and collectively advancing their practices—mirrors the values that the McCoy Gallery holds dear. Through inquiry\, dialogue\, and creative expression\, we aim to engage the hearts and minds of our visitors\, fostering conversations that honor the transformative power of art. \nWe invite you to experience the creativity\, collaboration\, and passion that define Western Avenue\, as its artists showcase their work and their community at the McCoy Gallery. Together\, we celebrate the art of the handmade\, the spirit of collaboration\, and the joy of discovery.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/mccoy-exhibition-opening-reception-western-avenue-artists-at-work/
LOCATION:McCoy Gallery\, Walsh Way\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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SUMMARY:Handmade | Group Textiles Show | Lofts Lobby Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Western Avenue Lofts artists worked together to put this exhibition together. \nThis show is centered around textiles and collaboration. These pieces are made by passing them around through multiple artists\, and some solo pieces as well that all speak to each other in the form of all secondhand textiles. \nThis mini gallery will be open to the public every Open Studios 9am – 5pm or by appointment email: @mayflybus@gmail.com \nAvailable to the public from March 1st through May 25th.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/handmade-collaborative-textiles-show-lofts-lobby-gallery/
LOCATION:Loft Lobby\, 160 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250415T170000
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SUMMARY:Collective Conscience: The Work of the Inaugural A4A Lowell Cohort Group Exhibition | 3rd Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Collective Conscience is a celebration of the Inaugural Assets 4 Artists Capacity Building Program Lowell Cohort’s work over the last six months. This cohort of artists all live and/or make their art in Lowell. Since the end of summer 2024\, they have attended workshops\, coaching sessions\, and engaged in reflection on their practices. This celebration of work marks the end of the program while at the same time looking ahead at what’s to come.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12 members of the first Lowell Cohort of Assets for Artists have come together to share their work from the past six months. Join us during Open Studios for the opening of this exhibit containing a variety of mediums such as photography\, painting\, ceramics\, textiles & mixed media. \nOpening Reception: March 1st 3-5pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAvailable to the public:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarch 1st through April 15th anytime from 9am – 5pm. \nArtists: \nKim-Sarah I\, Veronica Williams Holmes\, Makayla Boucher\, Gwendolyn Lanier\, Naomi Torres-Ortiz\, Michele Mullet\, Matthew Wolterding. \n  \n122 Western Avenue Studios\, 3rd Floor Mini Gallery\, Lowell MA\, 01851
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/collective-conscious-the-work-of-the-inaugural-a4a-lowell-cohort-group-exhibition-3rd-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:Third Floor of WA\, 122 Western Ave.\, Lowell\, Massachusetts\, 01851
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SUMMARY:Tool Shed | Storage Closet Gallery at Lofts | Parker Aubin
DESCRIPTION:In Tool Shed\, a show of sculptures by Parker Aubin at the Storage Closet Gallery from March to May 2025\, Aubin questions and plays with the form and function of old hand tools\, each sculpture telling a newly wrought story. Through these assemblages\, he often explores serious issues but likes to use visual humor to encourage a lighthearted outlook. Aubin finds creative purpose in the repurposing of these old tools\, “There is great satisfaction in taking a rusty tool with a broken wooden handle and bringing it back to life. \n\nAubin holds degrees in math and engineering and has worked in the civil engineering world for the past decade. It is the rural setting of Aubin’s youth in the hills of eastern Connecticut and the stories and tools of their inhabitants that have most influenced the media and methods of this body of work. \n\nStorage Closet Galleryis a small space for art by artists at Western Avenue Lofts.\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Storage Closet Gallery\, 160 Western Ave\, 2nd Floor\, Lowell\, MA\nDates: March 1st to May 18th\, 2025\nOpen to the public from 12 to 5pm during Western Ave Studios & Lofts Open Studios: \nSaturday\, March 1st\, Saturday April 5th\, Saturday May 3rd\, and by appointment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstagram: @storageclosetgallery\, @parkeraubin\n\nContacts:\nParker Aubin\, Artist\, 312-350-1270\, pwaubin@gmail.com\n\nAntoinette Indge\, Gallery Director\, 917 696 1241\, aeindge@gmail.com
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/tool-shed-storage-closet-gallery-at-lofts-parker-aubin/
LOCATION:Storage Closet Gallery\, 160 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851
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SUMMARY:Awakenings | Group Exhibition | 4th Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition celebrates the timeless promise of renewal and the hope for brighter days ahead. Step into a world of light and color\, where the muted grays of winter make the way for the vibrant palette of spring. Through a variety of styles and techniques\, these works collectively embody the optimism of fresh starts\, the potential for transformation\, and the arrival of warmer seasons. With a range of mediums\, artists at WA seek to inspire a sense of optimism and communicate to our visitors the enduring opportunity for new beginnings. \n  \nThis exhibit is on our 4th floor mini gallery. Open to the public any day of the week anytime from 10AM – 5PM. \n122 Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 4th Floor Mini Gallery\, Lowell MA\, 01851.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/awakenings-group-exhibition-4th-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:4th Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nFive floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, a coffee shop\, a co-op art gallery\, a food truck\, and a brewery. \n\n\n\nEnjoy our all that our Lofts have on display this month! The Lofts Lobby Gallery exhibition Handmade a group textile show celebrates a wide range of textiles projects. On the second floor Storage Closet Gallery artist Parker Aubin questions and plays with the form and function of old hand tools\, each sculpture telling a newly wrought story. \nThe Studio Mini Galleries are bustling this month: On the 3rd floor the Assets 4 Artists Capacity Building Program Lowell Cohort show Collective Conscious showcases their work over the last six months. The 4th Floor’s newest show Awakenings celebrates the timeless promise of renewal and the hope for brighter days ahead. \nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/april-open-studios/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Studios
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SUMMARY:Reamker - By Sokai Yoon | 2nd Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:REAMKER \nPhoto by Sokai Yoon \nThis images capture a moment from Reamker\, the Cambodian adaptation of the Ramayana\, one of Asia’s most enduring epic poems. Originating in ancient India\, the Ramayana tells the story of Prince Rama’s quest to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. More than a tale of good versus evil\, it explores themes of love\, honor\, sacrifice\, and divine duty. In Cambodia\, the story is retold through Reamker\, where myth and morality come to life through dance and gesture—preserving centuries of cultural memory. \n  \nCome & enjoy this exhibit April 26th through June 8th. Available to see any day of the week 9AM – 5PM.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/reamker-by-sokkia-yoon-2nd-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T170000
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SUMMARY:Avian Exotica | Group Exhibit | 5th Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Avian Exotica is an immersive exhibition that embraces Vietnam’s\nbird club culture. Fourteen artists create 2D and 3D birds using unique materials that mimic Asian songbirds and their unique cages. Inspired by my travels to Vietnam\, I devised an idea based on bird clubs in the parks of Hanoi\, Saigon\, and Hoi An. In these clubs\, participants display songbirds to teach other birds their songs. \nThis exhibit will be available to the public May 1st through September 6th. Any day of the week 9AM – 5PM. In our 5th Floor Mini Gallery at: 122 Western Avenue Studios\, Lowell MA\, 01851. \nWith a reception held on May 3rd\, 5PM – 7PM.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/avian-exotica-group-exhibit-5th-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:5th Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Christians":MAILTO:karen@karenchristians.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T170000
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SUMMARY:May Open Studios Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nFive floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, a coffee shop\, a co-op art gallery\, a food truck\, and a brewery. \n\n\n\nHave you had a chance to see all that our Lofts have on display? If you missed them in April visit the Lofts Lobby Gallery exhibition Handmade a group textile show celebrates a wide range of textiles projects. On the second floor Storage Closet Gallery artist Parker Aubin questions and plays with the form and function of old hand tools\, each sculpture telling a newly wrought story. \nThe Studio Mini Galleries are bustling this month: On the 2nd floor will proudly showcase Proleung Khmer: A 50-Year Journey of Remembrance and Resilience\, a community show showcasing artistic and graphic descriptions of the Cambodian exodus out of Cambodia 50 years ago. Using words\, photos\, art\, installations. The 4th floor’s show Awakenings continues this month celebrating the timeless promise of renewal and the hope for brighter days ahead. Finally the new 5th floor show Avian Exotica features cages on pedestals or hung from the ceiling\, with various multimedia birds that the artists have created to embrace the voice and style of the birdcage carvings and shapes. \nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/may-open-studios/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Studios
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250504T170000
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SUMMARY:May Open Studios Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nFive floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, a coffee shop\, a co-op art gallery\, a food truck\, and a brewery. \n\n\n\nHave you had a chance to see all that our Lofts have on display? If you missed them in April visit the Lofts Lobby Gallery exhibition Handmade a group textile show celebrates a wide range of textiles projects. On the second floor Storage Closet Gallery artist Parker Aubin questions and plays with the form and function of old hand tools\, each sculpture telling a newly wrought story. \nThe Studio Mini Galleries are bustling this month: On the 2nd floor will proudly showcase Proleung Khmer: A 50-Year Journey of Remembrance and Resilience\, a community show showcasing artistic and graphic descriptions of the Cambodian exodus out of Cambodia 50 years ago. Using words\, photos\, art\, installations. The 4th floor’s show Awakenings continues this month celebrating the timeless promise of renewal and the hope for brighter days ahead. Finally the new 5th floor show Avian Exotica features cages on pedestals or hung from the ceiling\, with various multimedia birds that the artists have created to embrace the voice and style of the birdcage carvings and shapes. \nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/may-open-studios-weekend/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Studios
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SUMMARY:Maps of Legends | by James Flynn | Lofts Lobby Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Visit this amazing solo exhibit by one of our talented loft artists.  \n“Since childhood\, I’ve been drawn to maps\, paintings\, and mythology—ways of seeing that connect us to the past while helping us make sense of the present. Ancient Roman and Greek myths once offered me that bridge\, and now I find similar power in painting. For me\, each painting is like a map\, an exploration of feeling\, memory\, and place that leads us back to the origins of creation and forward into understanding the present moment. \nI begin with a feeling and a vision of color\, layering thin washes of paint that slowly build a landscape. These layers\, bright\, subtle\, and deeply connected\, interact like stories in a myth or paths on a map. My goal is to create terrain others can travel\, guides that illuminate different aspects of the here and now. I see painting as an ongoing conversation\, one that brings us together and invites us to look more closely at the world and ourselves.” ~ James Flynn \nThis exhibit will be open to the public during our monthly Open Studio Saturdays or by appointment May 25th – July 15th. \nTo reserve a private visit email: blackseamus@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/maps-of-legends-by-james-flynn-lofts-lobby-gallery/
LOCATION:Loft Lobby\, 160 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250707T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring '25 Visual Art & Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the culmination of our Spring 2025 semester at Refuge Art School! This exhibition features a diverse collection of artwork from over 40 students across our four spring classes\, showcasing a variety of mediums and creative expressions from students grades 5-12 & post high school!  \nIn addition to the visual art display\, we’ll host a mini fashion show highlighting personalized hoodies crafted in our Sewing & Upcycling class.  \nReception Details:  \n\nDate: Thursday\, June 12th \nTime: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM \nLocation: 122 Western Avenue Studios\, Studio 201 & 2nd Floor Mini Gallery\, Lowell\, MA\n\nEnjoy an evening filled with:  \n\n A wide array of student artwork \n Mini fashion show \n Live art demonstrations \n Snacks and drinks \n\nThis event is free and open to all. Bring your friends and family to support and appreciate the creativity and hard work of our talented students. Let’s come together to honor their achievements and inspire one another!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/spring-25-visual-art-fashion-show/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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SUMMARY:June Open Studios & Outdoor Market
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. \n\nSummer is here and Western Avenue’s Outdoor market is back! \n\nOutdoor tents and live performances join our usual five floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, coffee shop\, co-op art gallery\, food truck\, and brewery. \n  \n\n\nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/june-open-studios-outdoor-market/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Market,Gallery Show Opening,Mini Gallery Show,Open Studios,Outdoor Art Market
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250705T170000
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SUMMARY:July Open Studios & Outdoor Market
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.\n\n\n\nSummer is here\, and weather permitting\, Western Avenue’s Outdoor market is back!\n\n\n\nOutdoor tents and live performances join our usual five floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, coffee shop\, co-op art gallery\, food truck\, and brewery.\n\n\n\nCome take a journey through artist James Flynn’s solo show\, “Maps of Legends\,” in The Lofts Lobby Gallery.\n\n\n\nIn our Studio Mini Galleries\, we have had some extensions of some of our extremely popular shows: The 2nd Floor Mini Gallery highlights the work of the Young Artists of Refuge with their Spring Exhibition. On the 5th floor\, immerse yourself in a multi-media exhibit of exotic fowl in “Avian Exotica\,” an exhibition that embraces Vietnam’s bird club culture. Extended through July 7th\, the 4th Floor’s show Awakenings celebrates the timeless promise of renewal and the hope for brighter days ahead.\n\n\n\nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!\n\n\nSpecial Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Coucil for their support in our outdoor summer events.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/july-open-studios-outdoor-market-2/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Market,Gallery Show Opening,Mini Gallery Show,Open Studios,Outdoor Art Market
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SUMMARY:HEAT! | Group Exhibition | 3rd Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:HEAT! is a dynamic group exhibition that delves into the many layered meanings of “heat.” From the rising temperatures of a changing climate to the intimate intensity of human passion\, this show invites viewers to explore heat as both a physical and emotional force. Artists interpret “heat” through a range of lenses\, urgency and resistance\, energy and transformation\, tension and release. Whether evoking the lazy warmth of a summer afternoon or the searing momentum of social movements\, the works on display celebrate heat in all its powerful\, provocative\, and playful forms. \n  \nThis show will be open to the public August 1st – August 30th any day of the week from 9AM – 5PM \nReception will be held on August 2nd 5PM – 7PM \nSee you there! \n 
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/heat-group-exhibition-3rd-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:3rd Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindie Kazmer":MAILTO:chkazmer@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250801T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
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SUMMARY:Perfect | By Emily Sandagata | Lofts Lobby Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Emily Sandagata’s mixed-media work blurs the boundaries between painting\, sculpture\, and textile art. Incorporating found objects\, natural materials\, and earth-based pigments\, her practice is rooted in process and transformation. Through densely layered paintings and sculptural forms\, Emily explores recurring themes of survival\, growth\, death\, and redemption\, offering viewers a tactile meditation on cycles of change and renewal. \nEmily has chosen selected works from 12 years of residence in Western Avenue Lofts for this solo exhibit\, one you won’t want to miss! \nOpening reception and open to the public: August 2nd during open studios 12pm – 5pm. Show will be up August 1st – August 30th. \nYou can also email Emily: emilysandagata@gmail.com for a private showing outside of open studio hours!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/perfect-by-emily-sandagata-lofts-lobby-gallery/
LOCATION:Loft Lobby\, 160 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Sandagata":MAILTO:emilysandagata@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
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SUMMARY:Nap Time | By Dina Mordeno | Lofts Storage Closet Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Opening Sat Aug 2\, 2025. Visit during Open Studios from August to October. Dina Mordeno’s painting series\, Nap Time\, utilizes the natural wood grain as a skin tone for the figures\, leaving the drawing exposed to direct the focus to the figure in each piece. The bare wood mirrors the vulnerability of the napping person. As a current resident of the Western Avenue Lofts Dina works primarily as a painter creating interpretive landscapes and figurative works. \nMore of her work can be seen at the Loading Dock Gallery in the studios building and TAG in SOWA arts & Design district in Boston. \nStorage Closet Gallery is located on the 2nd Floor of Western Avenue Lofts building. \nVisitors must schedule with the coordinator for a private visit outside of open studio hours. Email: Antoinette Indge at aeindge@gmail.com
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/nap-time-by-dina-mordeno-lofts-storage-closet-gallery/
LOCATION:Storage Closet Gallery\, 160 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antoinette Indge":MAILTO:aeindge@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
CREATED:20250711T114320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T114320Z
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SUMMARY:August Open Studios & Outdoor Market
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.\n\n\nSummer is here\, and weather permitting\, Western Avenue’s Outdoor market is back!\n\n\nOutdoor tents and live performances join our usual five floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, coffee shop\, co-op art gallery\, food truck\, and brewery.\n\n\nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!\n\nSpecial Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Coucil for their support in our outdoor summer events.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/august-open-studios-outdoor-market/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Market,Gallery Show Opening,Mini Gallery Show,Open Studios,Outdoor Art Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts":MAILTO:marketing@westernavenuestudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
CREATED:20250821T150540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T181909Z
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SUMMARY:Hello\, My Art Is... | Group Exhibit | 4th Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Western Avenue welcomes many new artists alongside a few returning favorites! To celebrate\, we’ve curated a special group exhibition introducing their work to our community of artists and visitors. This is a chance to get to know the fresh voices and creative energy shaping Western Avenue. \nJoin us for Open Studios on Saturday\, September 6th from 12–5pm to meet the artists and explore their work\, or stop by during regular business hours (Monday–Sunday\, 9am–5pm).
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/hello-my-art-is-group-exhibit-4th-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:4th Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts":MAILTO:marketing@westernavenuestudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
CREATED:20250801T191121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T191121Z
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SUMMARY:September Open Studios & Outdoor Market
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss.\n\n\n\nJust one month left of Western Avenue’s Outdoor market! Make sure to come by and check out our performers\, shop our artist tents\, and enjoy the food.\n\n\n\nOutdoor tents and live performances join our usual five floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, coffee shop\, co-op art gallery\, food truck\, and brewery.\n\n\n\nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!\n\n\nSpecial Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Coucil for their support in our outdoor summer events.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/september-open-studios-outdoor-market-2/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Market,Gallery Show Opening,Mini Gallery Show,Open Studios,Outdoor Art Market
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts":MAILTO:marketing@westernavenuestudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
CREATED:20250821T145714Z
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SUMMARY:SOLID GROUND | A Group Exhibit by WA Artists | 3rd & 5th Mini Galleries
DESCRIPTION:As Western Avenue marks its 20th anniversary\, this exhibition honors the very place that has nurtured our creative community for two decades: our historic mill buildings. These vast\, storied spaces are more than walls and windows\, they are the ground where we work\, experiment\, and grow; where artists meet\, collaborate\, and live as part of a culture that values creativity. \nThe show invites reflection on what it means to have a space dedicated to making art\, a space where the artist-self is not an oddity but part of a thriving collective. Here\, we are free to be authentic\, playful\, bold\, and deeply curious in our explorations. \nFeaturing work in all mediums\, the exhibition celebrates the physical presence of the Western Avenue complex and the role these buildings play in our shared creative life. From their historic architecture to the personal connections forged within them\, the show highlights what these spaces mean to the artists who call them home. \nOpen to both current and former Western Avenue artists\, the work on view spans the past 20 years\, reflecting the evolving story of our community and its enduring connection to this place.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/solid-ground-a-group-exhibit-by-was-artists-3rd-floor/
LOCATION:3rd Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts":MAILTO:marketing@westernavenuestudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T170000
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SUMMARY:October 20th Anniversary Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special Open Studios on Saturday\, October 4th\, as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Western Avenue Studios & Lofts.\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. This is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. \nCelebrate two decades of art\, community\, and creative transformation as you explore five floors of working art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, a coffee shop\, a co-op art gallery\, a food truck\, and a brewery. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Dog-friendly\, too! We just ask that you keep your pup on a leash. \nWhether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth\, there’s never been a better time to experience everything Western Avenue has to offer. \n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve got a lot of extra energy in the building for this day. Here’s what that we have going on to celebrate 20 years of creativity\, community\, and the place we all call home. \n\nRae Mansfield: Morning Acoustic Jam\nCome a little early for your morning coffee at Nibbana Cafe and enjoy Western Avenue Loft playwright and performer Rae Mansfield\, with her band\, holding an acoustic jam session in the pit out front of the Studios. If you see her later in the day see if you can cajole her for an impromptu monologue! \nArtCity HQ: Live Mural Painting Demonstrations\, Studio 195\nIf you didn’t get to see ArtCity’s Mural painting day at the Dutton Street Market there is still time to check out their phenomenal pieces still on display this final weekend over next to the Hamilton Canal Garage–and then hop on the COOL bus to come over and meet the artists. Quest Nine and Famous Attraxion (Jalix Delacruz) will be open this weekend where all sales of ArtCity merchandise and paintings will go towards their next ArtCity After Dark event. \n\nAlisa Sickora: Zombie Makeup Glow-Up\, Loft 201\nGet into the spirit and witness a live zombie glow up! Visit the lofts on the second floor and learn about professional techniques and simple ways to amp up your spooky style. \nADVISORY: The final makeup will utilize simulated skin trauma and blood fx. Final look may not be suitable for all folks. \nLive demo starting at 1:00 outside of loft 201. \nNick Lewis: Sticker Making Station\, Studio 445\nNick is offering a chance for visitors to create their own grafitti style sticker in his studio and either take it home or contribute to a community stickerbomb project he’s putting together. \nAnd check out the Mill City Trinket Trader station out side Nick’s studio! \nBring a trinket\, keychain\, small toy\, etc. to trade! \nKay Hartung: Encaustic Monotype Demo\, Studio 343\nWitness the magic of painting with wax! Created with encaustic paints an encaustic monotype is made while working on a hot box which has a heated metal plate. Colorful one of a kind prints are made with this unique method. \nLive demos at 1:00\, 2:00\, 3:00 and 4:00pm. \nPaul Hartung: Jazz Clarinet\, Studio 343\nPaul will serenade the third floor halls with some soothing jazz compositions outside of Studio 343. Take a moment to pause\, listen\, and let the music carry you as you explore the studios nearby. It’s the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon of art and connection.\n Perfomances at 1:30\, 2:30\, and 3:30pm. \nTodd Davis of Middlesex Bindery: Journal Binding\, Studio 318\nCome visit Western Avenue’s very own book binder Todd Davis of Middlesex bindery as he demonstrates this incredible traditional craft in the construction of a beautiful leather bound journal. \nRachel Covel: Live Calligraphy Personalization\, Studio 537\nCome check out Rachel’s calligraphy pop-up! Visitors can bring a small object (ornament\, notebook\, tag\, etc.) to have personalized with calligraphy\, or choose from a few small items she’ll have available for purchase. Quick\, fun\, and portable keepsakes to celebrate open studios! \nStick around to catch her showcasing her musical talent\, performing duets with her husband on guitar and bass. \nTROODS: $5 Portrait\, Studio 493\nHere’s a fun one-of-a-kind take home! Patricia Nolan-Brown know as TROODS art will be doing $5 Portraits in her studio. Come get a quick portrait of you or your pet and commemorate your day at Western Avenue. \n1:00-4:00pm \nCeramics by Nooshin: Paint Your Own Pumpkin\, Studio 409\nLooking for another take home project? Nooshin Manoochehri of Ceramics by Nooshin is offering Paint your own Pumpkins! Come decorate your own little ceramic pumpkin\, share in the artistic experience of Western Avenue\, and get ready for the halloween season. \nPrice $10\, 12-5pm \nGeorge Middleton: Nature Painting Demonstration\, Loft 109\nNature-inspired artist George Middleton will be demonstrating his realist and abstract painting techniques from his Loft. Check out his breath-taking look at both the serene and turbulent wonders of our natural world. \nDebra Ciccone-OConnell: Continuous Line Drawing\, Studio 409\nDebra will be demonstrating how to create continuous line drawings using pen and ink\, adding water soluble colored ink and hard pastel to create finished drawings. She will also demonstrate continuous line blind contour drawing to create portraits. \nMichele Boll: Painting Demonstration\, Studio 467\nExperience Michele’s unique ability to capture and render light as she finishes her latest piece. Her style creates work that seems to glow without any additional illumination required. \n\n\n\n  \nDon’t forget our regular overflow parking at Stoklosa Middle School just around the corner! The shuttle to that lot will be running from 11am-6pm and drop of visitors right at the front door. All parking is free\, and there are three handicapped spaces in front of the studios building. \nBonus: the shuttle bus takes you to see the beautiful Refuge Art School mural at Stoklosa Middle School!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/october-open-studios-20th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Market,Gallery Show Opening,Mini Gallery Show,Open Studios
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SUMMARY:The Quiet Between | Group Exhibit | 4th Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Quiet Between is a contemplative exploration of stillness\, transition\, and the subtle spaces that exist between moments\, emotions\, and change. Featuring a diverse group of contemporary artists\, this exhibit invites viewers to engage with works that inhabit the pause\, between sound and silence\, movement and stillness\, presence and absence.This is not an exhibit of conclusions\, but of questions. What does silence hold? Where do we go when we are in between? What truths live in the quiet? \n\nJoin us for Open Studios on Saturday\, November 1st from 12–5pm to meet the artists and explore their work\, or stop by during regular business hours (Monday–Sunday\, 9am–5pm). \n\n*This show has been extended to January 15th* \n\nSee you there!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/the-quiet-between-group-exhibit-4th-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:4th Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Boll":MAILTO:boll_m@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
CREATED:20250821T152823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T192300Z
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SUMMARY:It's Been 20 Years??? | By Maxine Farkas | Lofts Lobby Gallery
DESCRIPTION:As a part of our 20th year anniversary celebration\, this exhibition highlights the work of Maxine Farkas\, who joined the Western Ave Artist Community twenty years ago. The show traces her artistic evolution\, shaped by that creative environment. Maxine has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally. Originally a fiber artist and quilter\, her practice expanded as she connected with other artists in the Western Ave studios. Through this creative community\, she explored painting\, assemblage\, and collage. In recent years\, she has returned to fiber arts and quilting\, creating intuitive\, rule-free work enriched by the materials and techniques developed through her earlier explorations. \nReception: Lofts Lobby\, December 5th\, 5-7pm \nArtist talk: teaching space in studio #225\, November 22nd\, 1PM \n\nJoin us for Open Studios on Saturday\, November 1st\, December 6th\, January 3rd\, and February 7th  from 12–5pm to meet the artist and explore her work\, or to schedule a private visit email Hope Flynn at: hopeaf93@outlook.com
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/its-been-20-years-by-maxine-farkas-lofts-lobby-gallery/
LOCATION:Loft Lobby\, 160 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hope Flynn":MAILTO:hopeaf93@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T170000
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SUMMARY:1000 Cranes Project: A Wish for Peace | Group Exhibit | 2nd Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:In Japanese culture\, the crane symbolizes longevity\, happiness\, and good fortune. The legend of the senbazuru\, one thousand origami cranes folded together\, carries a wish for peace\, a tradition that gained deep resonance in the aftermath of Hiroshima and continues today at temples in Japan. There\, crane banners are left to weather in the open air\, slowly dissolving as the wish is released into the world. \nAs part of this project\, artists and creators at Western Avenue are invited to contribute to our own 1000 Cranes Project. Paper cranes will be gathered and sewn into long\, colorful banners\, while artists working in clay\, glass\, fabric\, photography\, embroidery\, and other media are encouraged to create unique interpretations of the crane form. Together\, these contributions will form a vibrant\, collaborative installation celebrating creativity\, community\, and a shared wish for peace. \nEach crane is donated by participating artists\, and discussions are underway about sending the completed senbazuru to Hiroshima as a collective offering of peace after the exhibition closes. \n\nJoin us for Open Studios on Saturday\, November 1st & December 6th from 12–5pm to meet the artists and explore their work\, or stop by during regular business hours (Monday–Sunday\, 9am–5pm).
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/1000-cranes-project-a-wish-for-peace-group-exhibit-2nd-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:2nd Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Dumas":MAILTO:marydumas50@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
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SUMMARY:Casas de Cartón | By gabriella alejandra aragon | Storage Closet Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Storage Closet Gallery presents Casas de Cartón\, Recent Sculptures by gabriella alejandra aragon\, opening November 1st\, 2025\, and on view through January 11\, 2026. The works on display are ofrendas – altars used in Latinx communities during Día de los Muertos. Upon these altars\, offerings are placed to honor loved ones who have passed. aragon’s materials are 100% recycled. Upcycling materials revitalizes the earth and mirrors the act of beckoning and welcoming back the deceased. Aragon’s altars expand the traditional meaning of ofrenda\, not only honoring the dead but also offering gratitude for life. \nViewable during open studios or by appointment\, email Antionette Indge at: aeindge@gmail.com \nOpen Studio dates and hours: \nNovember 1st\, December 6th & 13th\, January 3rd. 12-5pm
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/casas-de-carton-by-gabriella-aragon-storage-closet-gallery/
LOCATION:Storage Closet Gallery\, 160 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antoinette Indge":MAILTO:aeindge@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T155342Z
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SUMMARY:November Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:November Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & LoftsSaturday\, November 1st | 12-5 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in the magic of our creative community during Open Studios. \n\nThis is not just an event; it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nFive floors of art studios\, two floors of artist lofts\, a coffee shop\, a co-op art gallery\, and a food truck. \n\nThere is no charge for this event. This event is dog-friendly. We ask that you keep your pup on a leash. See you here!
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/november-open-studios-3/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Market,Gallery Show Opening,Mini Gallery Show,Open Studios
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ORGANIZER;CN="Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts":MAILTO:marketing@westernavenuestudios.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T221821
CREATED:20250821T150436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T192950Z
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SUMMARY:Luminosity: Western Avenue's 20th Anniversary Fundraiser & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We are so grateful to those who joined us and contributed to our luminous evening of art\, performance\, and celebration in support of keeping Western Avenue Studios & Lofts permanently affordable. \nOUR EVENT HAS PASSED BUT YOU CAN STILL DONATE HERE\nProceeds support our mission to keep studios affordable and sustain a thriving creative community\, ensuring artists can continue to live\, work\, and create here for years to come. \n\nWith gratitude to our generous sponsors: \n\nAurora Borealis Sponsor | $10\,000\n\nEastern Salt Company\, Inc.\n\n\nConstellation Sponsor | $5\,000\n\nNancy L. Donahue\nEastern Bank Foundation\n\n\nStar Sponsor | $2\,500\n\nClark Insurance\, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company\nAnonymous Donor\n\n\nCandlelight Sponsor | $1\,000\n\nConway Insurance Agency\, Inc.\nRockland Trust Bank\nBell Tower Commercial Real Estate Group\nGormley’s Cafe\nGreater Lowell Community Foundation\n\n\nSpark Sponsor | $500\n\nO’Hearn Insurance Agency\nNina & Arthur Anton\nCindie & Jim Kazmer\nLasting Environmental Solutions\, Inc.\nBrenda Costello\nMatt McArthur\nCheryl Tougias\n\n\n\n \n\nOUR STORY \nWhat began in 2005 with 45 artists moving into an old mill has grown into one of the largest artist communities in the country\, in fact\, the largest in New England. Nearly 400 artists now call Western Avenue Studios & Lofts home. For two decades\, we’ve transformed a historic textile mill into a thriving creative campus where art is made\, shared\, and celebrated. \nFrom its beginnings as the Massachusetts Mohair Plush Company — a mill that once produced high-quality fabrics for furniture\, trains\, and automobiles — Western Avenue has always been a place shaped by makers. Today\, our artists continue that legacy. \nWestern Avenue is the creation of dedicated and visionary owners\, artists\, and investors. Now a nonprofit as part of the Arts & Business Council’s Creative Campus\, we celebrate our roots as an industrial investment that turned into an artist’s dream preserved by a mission to serve. As we celebrate 20 years\, we’re also looking to the future: ensuring Western Avenue remains a permanently affordable home for artists and a place where art and community can grow together for generations to come. \n  \nInterested in supporting or volunteering? Please contact marketing@westernavenuestudios.com.
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/luminosity-western-avenues-20th-anniversary-fundraiser-celebration/
LOCATION:Western Avenue Studios & Lofts\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T090000
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SUMMARY:Light Up The Night | Group Exhibit | 1st Floor Mini Gallery
DESCRIPTION:This is a show focused on art that uses light or lack thereof as part of its display\, still riding the excitement and inspiration that our Luminosity fundraiser brought us. Artistic lighting fixtures and pieces that require special lighting are the focus.\n\nThis is an invitation to celebrate the halfway point of winter with us\, a time where the light that we cherish is so fleeting. Following the theme of ‘light’ for Western Ave’s 20th anniversary\, we present art that not only celebrates the light\, but challenges the norm of bright gallery light being the only way to appreciate art.\n\nA small reception will be held in the 1st floor mini gallery at 122 Western Ave starting at 4p.m. with an artist and curator talk beginning at 5p.m.\nJoin us for an artist talk & reception on December 21st 4-6 PM
URL:https://westernavenuestudios.com/event/light-up-the-night-group-exhibit-1st-floor-mini-gallery/
LOCATION:1st Floor Mini Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, 01851\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Lewis":MAILTO:nlewisarts@gmail.com
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