Drawing and Painting Class with Roneld Lores
2019-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Massachusetts
For artists of all levels who wish to learn and master painting fundamentals, this class helps you with friendly, one-on-one coaching as well as inspiration from others. You will explore different mediums and techniques, color theory, conceptual developments and composition. Students will receive expert instruction in a low-stress and welcoming atmosphere.
This class is an Open Studio format and features regular mini-lectures, short demonstrations and coaching to help you explore concept development, learn how to mix paint, create new compositions, and textures.
My mission for you is simple: I want you to create paintings, not pictures. I want to get you comfortable with the creative process. If I can help you make your own artwork using best practices in technique and composition, and get you further along the path of art through a wider appreciation of art history, even better. It is about finding your unique artistic voice.

Class is held in a professional studio setting (Alés Lores Studio – Loft 216)
Easel will be provided. List of materials needed is listed on the website www.alesloresstudio.com
Enrollment is open year-round depending on availability.
Free parking available.

Classes Available:
Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Instructor: Roneld Lores)

Sculpture and Ceramics Class at Lores Studio
2019-09-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Massachusetts
Students can expect a relaxed and individualized experience where they will be guided and challenged according to their level of development and personal goals. Ceramics and Sculpture will cover hand building techniques designed to focus on your area of interest including: portrait, figurative, and functional art as well as jewelry.
This class is an Open Studio format and features regular mini-lectures, short demonstrations and coaching to help you explore and learn hand building techniques.

Class is held in a professional studio setting (Alés Lores Studio – Studio A413)
Basic Tools and Clay will be provided for beginners
Students are expected to purchase additional clay, glazes, and special tools and materials required for their projects.
Enrollment is open year-round depending on availability.
Free parking available.

Classes Available:
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Instructor: Roneld Lores)

June Virtual Open Art Studios at Western Avenue
2020-06-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Online
Once again we’re taking our monthly open art studios event to the web. Our artists are excited to show you what they’ve been working on. We’ve got studio tours, demos, talks, artwork, and more planned for this virtual open studios!
Stay tuned for more details.

Creative Conversations: Queen Adeline & Anyaberry
2020-06-12 17:30 - 18:00 | Online
Western Avenue is continuing to delve further into the world of creative online collaborations. This Friday we will be co-hosting a first-time collaboration Instagram Live event with our sister creative community Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, located in Huntsville, Alabama. Queen Alloey-Pappoe from Western Avenue and Anya Sievers from Lowe Mill A&E will have a conversation about their creative passion – creating beautiful clothing – that represents their personal ethos. This conversation can be viewed online on Western Avenue’s Instagram feed @westernavearts starting at 6:30 pm. The conversation will last about a half-hour.

Studio Showings
2020-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Interested in renting a Studio or Loft?
We would love for you to join our community of over 350 vibrant and supportive artists. We have studio showings Saturday morning by appointment. Please email leasing@westernavenuestudios.com for more information and studio availability.

Angela Alés - Artist Q&A and TOROSIETE Exhibition Preview
2020-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join us for a LIVE Interactive Artist Q&A with TOROSIETE Museum Artist Angela Alés (Angela Ales Art)! We will talk about her current museum exhibitions of “Immigration” and “Monologue” plus get a sneak peek of a collection of recent works titled “Transitus”, which will be live in the Museum right after the event!
Accessing the event: Attendees are encouraged to join via Zoom so that you can participate on video and be included in the live discussion!
https://zoom.us/j/94455966302
Also, we will simulcast this event here on Facebook and we will be taking your live comments and questions. For all access options, visit our Virtual Auditorium at http://live.torosiete.museum/
Visit her exhibition home and check out “Immigration” and “Monologue” now at http://angela.torosiete.museum/

July Outdoor Art Market
2020-07-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
We have greatly missed your faces. After over three months without an in-person event and being closed to the public, we are hosting our first-ever outdoor art market. This will be a smaller event than our usual Open Studios events but promises to be a great and safe event. Join us at The Creative Soul of Lowell and support your favorite local artists. This event will take place in our lofts garden parking lot, on the west end of our campus. Park your vehicle in our main parking lot and walk over to the market.
Covid-19 Guidelines:
– Guests who are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or have been instructed to quarantine by a medical professional should not attend.
– All guests must wear a mask or face covering at all times.
– Please maintain a six-foot distance from others.
– We will have hand sanitation stations throughout the market space.
– There will be no public restrooms during this event.
We will post more updates as the event gets closer, so stay tuned in.
Rain Date: Sunday, 7/12
Weather update: The latest weather sites are showing between a 40-60% chance of scattered showers in the morning and clearing up by noon. We will continue to monitor the weather closely and will make an announcement here if anything changes.

Here and There : Gallery Show
2020-07-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This exhibit features the work of Suzanne Hodge and Nan Hockenbury. These artists give a unique twist to the commonplace, making the ordinary seem not so ordinary. Nan’s paper collages feature things seen from her personal point of view, such as morning coffee, favorite things, and flowers from the garden. Suzanne goes outside the personal into the public. Her loosely painted, nearly abstracted scenes of the urban landscape are seen from her perspective as an artist.
The show runs from July 31st through August 30th. The Loading Dock Gallery is open on Fridays and Saturdays from noon until 4pm. The Gallery operates an online shop where you can purchase member art called The Dock.

August Open Studios - Virtually
2020-08-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
After a successful Outdoor Art Market in July, we have decided to host our monthly Open Art Studios event virtually for the month of August. This August holds a particularly special meaning to us, as it marks our 15th year anniversary. It is hard to believe it’s been 15 years since we first opened up with just 32 studios and 42 artists. Now we’re home to over 350 artists, with every medium imaginable. We have tons of other things planned to celebrate this milestone. Every day in August is a celebration of our journey so stay tuned.
Our artists are excited to show you what they’ve been working on. We’ve got studio tours, demos, talks, artwork, and more planned for this virtual open studios!
