Invocation Of Place Show at Loading Dock Gallery
2021-04-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-03 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This April, representation, and abstraction meet to create an Invocation of Place. Priscilla Levesque paints landscapes in the pointillist style, a technique pioneered during the late 19th century by Georges Seurat. With meticulous detail, she builds shapes from small dots of color.
Noel Soucy creates abstracts using acrylics and alcohol inks. Her work is organic, full of energy. Swirling forms fill her canvases inspired by the ebb and flow of forms found in nature. Noel uses her artmaking to stay positive and healthy during difficult times.

Fine Arts For Middle Schoolers
2021-02-02 16:30 - 19:00 | Refuge Lowell, 122 Western Ave. Studio #A110, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
AN EXPLORATION OF WHAT ART CAN BE; LEARNING ABOUT ARTISTS, STYLES, TECHNIQUES & DEVELOPING AN ARTISTIC VOICE.
Do you want to build and improve your art making skills?
In this course, middle school aged students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of mediums and techniques while also learning to develop their own artistic voices. Students will participate in a series of prompts each class that will challenge their understanding of what art is and what it can be. In conjunction with our daily prompts, students will also be introduced to a variety of contemporary artists whose practice and/or techniques relate to what we are learning. Students will be encouraged to use what they learn to develop their own artistic and visual voice in their work.
Tuesday Evenings 4:30-7PM:
Instructor: Stephanie Cabrera
Februrary 2, 9, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
April 6, 13
Materials: Sketchbook required, a basic art kit will be availble for purchase at the studio for a cost $25. Materials can be purchased outside of studio as well; kit includes a sketchbook, paint saver container, basic drawing supplies and paintbrushes.
Ages: 10-13
A full semester class pack covers all 10 Middle School classes for the semester at a $50 discount.
Due to new health and safety concerns, we ask that students come to class with a mask. We will provide hand sanitizer and wipe down working areas with disinfectant before and after class. Shields and limited class sizes will also be implemented during this time. We ask that if your child or a household family member does not feel well to be open and communicate with us about your child missing class as a precautionary measure. Restaurant rules apply for snacks and drinks… students will be allowed to eat and drink at their work space but must wear masks when traveling through the studio.

Fashion: Introduction To Pattern-Making
2021-02-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Refuge Lowell, 122 Western Ave. Studio #A110, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This course is a 10 class program that runs throughout Spring semester.
“Introduction to Pattern-making” is for students who are curious about fashion. This specific series will cover the foundation of constructing garmets that are inspired by personalized 2d designs. The main objective for this course is to create a three piece mini-collection and will require at home work to complete pieces. This program is open to ALL STUDENTS who love to create and those who seek more guidance to grow artistically, regardless of portfolio requirements.
(ages 13 and up)
Thursday Evenings 5:30-8:30PM:
Instructor: Stephanie Cabrera
February 4, 11, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15

Sketchbook required, a basic art kit will be availble for purchase at the studio for a cost $25. Materials can be purchased outside of studio as well; kit includes a sketchbook, paint saver container, basic drawing supplies and paintbrushes.

Due to new health and safety concerns, we ask that students come to class with a mask. We will provide hand sanitizer and wipe down working areas with disinfectant before and after class. Shields and limited class sizes will also be implemented during this time. We ask that if your child or a household family member does not feel well to be open and communicate with us about your child missing class as a precautionary measure. Restaurant rules apply for snacks and drinks… students will be allowed to eat and drink at their work space but must wear masks when traveling through the studio.

Sketchbook to Large Scale
2021-02-27 13:30 - 16:00 | Refuge Lowell, 122 Western Ave. Studio #A110, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
This six class course will run throughout the second half of spring semester.

“Magnify Your Work: Sketchbook to Large Scale,” will take students through the process of transforming personal ideas into large format pieces. Students will complete a series of three pieces that are all derived from the practice of sketchbooking. Throughout this coursework, new styles and themes will be introduced. Students will explore through color, line, and especially scale how to bring sketchbook concepts to life. Working big encourages the movement of body, intertwining personal energy with the process of making with meaning. It’s all about the journey in this class, be prepared to get zen.

This program is open to ALL STUDENTS who love to create and those who seek more guidance to grow artistically, regardless of portfolio requirements.
(17-Adults)

Saturday Afternoons: 1:30-4pm:
Instructor: Courtney Wilson
February 27
March 6, 13, 27
April 3, 10

Sketchbook required, a basic art kit will be availble for purchase at the studio for a cost $25. Materials can be purchased outside of studio as well; kit includes a sketchbook, paint saver container, basic drawing supplies and paintbrushes.

Due to new health and safety concerns, we ask that students come to class with a mask. We will provide hand sanitizer and wipe down working areas with disinfectant before and after class. Shields and limited class sizes will also be implemented during this time. We ask that if your child or a household family member does not feel well to be open and communicate with us about your child missing class as a precautionary measure. Restaurant rules apply for snacks and drinks… students will be allowed to eat and drink at their work space but must wear masks when traveling through the studio.

Full Bloom Three Show at Loading Dock Gallery
2021-04-28 12:00 - 17:30, 2021-05-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
“Flowers are a mystery and a delight, metaphors for what is briefly beautiful in our lives. Their glow is an invitation,” says Full Bloom artist Linda Dunn.
We invite you to welcome the warmth of spring with Loading Dock Gallery’s new show, Full Bloom. Full Bloom celebrates the beauty of flowers, birds, gardening, and small moments captured in still lifes by Loading Dock Gallery members and Western Avenue artists.
In spring, says Bethany Peck, “daylight hours linger a bit longer and thoughts of beautiful, hopeful blossoms fill my mind and spill onto my palette.”
Those longer hours of radiant sun and flowers blooming from winter soil also inspire many of the other works in the show. Michelle Boll’s paintings in this show capture the overwhelming beauty in ordinary moments. Boll says, “I buy tulips and daffodils when all is covered by snow, the trees bare, and patches of ground brown. They give me hope and promise color as life begins its journey of renewal.” Noel Soucy embraces the simple happiness that flowers bring in her stunning impressionistic paintings. Soucy says, “creating flowers sparks a spirit of joyful energy and beautiful living.”
​ With the days getting longer and the sun warming our skin, Full Bloom highlights the wonder of new growth and the beauty that nature holds. Join us to see the work of Loading Dock Gallery members and Western Avenue artists in this show full of color and light. Full Bloom Runs from April 28, 2021 through May 30, 2021.

May Outdoor Art Market
2021-05-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Traditionally the first week of May is a week of celebrating the arts in Massachusetts. What started as Artweek Boston quickly has become a statewide celebration. While Artweek is officially taking a hiatus this year, we still want to celebrate the arts. A fun and safe in-person art experience featuring some of your favorite Western Avenue artists and makers. This will be a more intimate and easier to navigate event than our usual Open Studios events but promises to be a great and safe event. This market will have many of our artists and makers vending. Join us at The Creative Soul of Lowell and support your favorite local artists. We’ve got a few new things we are working on, so stay tuned.

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.

Food Truck: Empanada Dada

Featured Artist Vendors: List coming soon!

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: 5/2
