It’s April and that means showers and the promise of warmer days and balmy breezes. It also means that it’s time for another show at the Loading Dock Gallery at Western Avenue Studios in Lowell.
“Great Day to Be a Warrior” opened yesterday and is on exhibit through April 24. A reception takes place Saturday, April 4, from 4 to 5 p.m. as part of the Western Avenue Studios monthly First Saturday Open Studios.
The exhibition showcases the work of Merrimack College Creative Arts, Design and Architecture students and alumni and was curated by Allyson Lewis and Jonathan Latiano.
Building on the success of “Western Ave: Artists at Work,” this timeless exhibition centers on the artists themselves and highlights ambition, experimentation and creativity across disciplines.
Featuring work in two and three dimensions, drawing and digital media, the exhibit celebrates the dynamic, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant voices that are emerging from the college’s visual and performing arts community. Although diverse in approach, each piece shown shares a common foundation: a commitment to risk-taking, process, and artistic growth. The exhibit is a celebration of creativity, collaboration and the shared strength of an artistic community.
It will be open Wednesday-Friday, from noon to 5:30 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visit www.theloadingdockgallery.com for info.
GALLERY NOTES AT THE FAM: The Fitchburg Art Museum continues its centennial celebration with exhibits and offerings, including free admission for all through 2029.
Also, on view until May 2, 2027, is “Kaleidoscope.” This is the second in a series of exhibitions marking FAM’s Centennial, and features hundreds of artworks from our permanent collection, ranging across the globe, human history and artistic media and movements.
The exhibit juxtaposes old favorites, new acquisitions and rarely before seen artwork, allowing visitors to create their own visual, psychological and intellectual meanings.
The museum is also accepting submissions for the 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft, which runs June 20-Sept. 13. Submissions must be must be received by May 15
It is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in New England. This tradition at the Fitchburg Art Museum spotlights the artists and crafters of our region by providing a museum environment for their work and connecting them with fellow creators, patrons and art enthusiasts. The first prize winner will have a solo exhibition in 2027 alongside the participants of the 91st Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft.
Lissa Cramer, director of the Boston University Art Galleries, will be jurying this year’s 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft.
Also at the Fitchburg Art Museum, coming up April 23-26 is “Art in Bloom.”
Forty works will be showcased this year by the Art in Bloom committee from the current exhibitions. Visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org for programs, hours and more information.
Nancye Tuttle’s email address is [email protected].
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