Avian Exotica is an immersive exhibition that embraces Vietnam's bird 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
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
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.
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. Join us for Open Studios on Saturday,
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. Just 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. Outdoor tents
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
