Here and There : Gallery Show
2020-07-31 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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.

Urban Elements at the LDG Gallery
2020-09-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Explore three visions of the urban world, inspired by the architecture of Lowell and the evolution of our urban world. Through richly textured oil painting, Wendy James reveals the city layered with time and stories. John Brickels creates architectural sculpture inspired by the effects of history on the city. Barbara Jean Gilbert envisions the city shaped by time, politics and ecological threat.
This show runs from September 2 – 27 in the Loading Dock Gallery. The Gallery is open Friday – Sunday from noon until 4pm.

September Outdoor Art Market at Western Avenue
2020-09-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
After a successful first-ever Outdoor Art Market in July and a great Virtual Open Studios in August, we are heading back outside for September! This September also marks the 15 year anniversary of our very first Open Studios event. So come join us, as we celebrate this huge milestone!
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.
Food Truck of the day is Empanada Dada
Featured 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: Sunday, 9/6

Artoberfest Outdoor Art Market
2020-10-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Due to popular demand and to safely bring art to all of you, we have added a second day. 60 artists between two days. Two markets, one location!

Traditionally October Open Studios is our big annual Artoberfest event. While we can’t host this annual tradition in our normal fashion, we can adapt and host it outdoors in a safe manner. July and September, we saw ourselves host successful and safe Outdoor Art Markets. As a way to bring art to the public and give people something to do. So come join us and get an early headstart on holiday shopping!

Food Truck:

10/3 – Chez Rafiki’s

10/4 – Gormley’s Cafe

Featured Vendors:

List coming soon!

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. We will also have additional off-site parking and shuttle services available.

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: TBD

Red, White, & Blue - New England Regional Juried Show at Loading Dock Gallery
2020-10-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
In conjunction with the Sixth Annual Poetry Convergence
In this month preceding the national election, The Loading Dock Gallery is posing the question “What do the colors red, white, and blue represent to you?” Artists, using a variety of media, will be revealing what the colors evoke in them. This show may include memories, celebrations, symbols, ideals, perceptions of duty, democracy, elements of our Constitution or history, or the opportunities provided by this “Great Experiment” (pro and con) entitled the American Dream. Let us connect to what is true and authentic about our views of Red, White, and Blue.
Sixth Annual Poetry Convergence
LDG has invited area poets to preview the exhibit and create poems for the work that evokes a response in them. The poems will be recited in the gallery and recorded for the gallery website. This is a much-loved reading of newly written poetry inspired by the art of The Loading Dock Gallery.

Home for the Holidays Show at Loading Dock Gallery
2020-11-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Loading Dock Gallery, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Invited artists join the gallery members in offering unique items for home decorating, art for both loving and function, and gifts for those special people on your list.
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Home for the Holidays features fine art and crafts in all media that reflect the joy, memories, and significance of home, celebrating the holidays, and getting a start on the gift-buying season.

November Outdoor Art Market
2020-11-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, 122 Western Avenue, Lowell, MA, 01851, United States
Fall is fully underway and the holidays are around the corner. We will be taking our November Open Studios outside for another Outdoor Art Market. Building on the success of three great and safe outdoor events, we’re going to keep things going outside. So save the date, more details to come soon!
