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
Join us for a very special Open Studios on Saturday, October 4th, as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. 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. Celebrate two decades of art,
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
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
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
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
November Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & LoftsSaturday, November 1st | 12-5 PM 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. Five floors of art studios, two floors of artist lofts, a coffee shop, a co-op
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. OUR EVENT HAS PASSED BUT YOU CAN STILL DONATE HERE Proceeds support our mission to keep studios affordable and sustain a thriving creative community,
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. This is an invitation to celebrate the halfway point of winter with us, a
Small Business Saturday at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts Skip the big box stores and shop small with heart this Small Business Saturday at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. With over 350 artists under one roof, you’ll find five floors of studios and two floors of live-work lofts filled with handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts from fine
