Loading Dock Arts

Loading Dock Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in April 2015 and is located in Lowell MA.

is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in April 2015. Our mission is to foster collaboration, creativity, and professional development within the Greater Lowell artistic community. Our organization is based out of Western Avenue Studios in Lowell, a five acre campus which is home to the largest artist community on the eastern seaboard. OUR PROGRAMS
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08/31/2024

Deadline to enter this show is midnight, Monday, September 9th. Loading Dock Gallery will be hosting two receptions during this month long show; one during Open Studios and one evening reception with music. We will also be featuring 2-3 workshops around the theme of Living in America. Enter show at onlinejuriedshows.com

04/23/2024

Four Loading Dock Gallery members are in the show 'Vastness' at the waterfront ClipArt Gallery in East Boston. Reception is this Thursday, 6-8pm. Come down early and walk the famous Boston Harborwalk or head out for a walk after the show. It's a wonderful gallery with a gorgeous view of the harbor. Show runs through October 12th. https://www.clippershipwharf.com/art/?utm_source=vanity-clipartboston-com

04/23/2024
04/19/2024

If you missed this exhibition at Loading Dock Gallery, here’s another chance to see the beautiful original artwork from today’s Ukrainian artists.

More April Events 04/19/2024

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Loading Dock Gallery April supplemental newsletter is out! Checkout some member art shows and more.

More April Events Patrick McCay’s work occupies the space between the literal and abstract. Skillfully orchestrated colors pepper the expressive surfaces of chosen icons. Grounded in a scaffold of remarkable drawings and an immediacy of gestural brushstrokes, he tempts and teases with a visual theatricality, adding...

LTC Covers | An Evening of Ukrainian Art 03/12/2024

Here is a video from the Evening of Ukrainian Art and Music hosted by Loading Dock Gallery and the Ukrainian Cultural Initiative at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts on February 21st.

LTC Covers | An Evening of Ukrainian Art The Loading Dock Gallery hosted a night celebrating Ukrainian Art featuring Pysanka (an egg painting tradition,) folk music performed by Olena Tsar and tapes...

Photos from Western Avenue Studios & Lofts's post 02/26/2024

Great weekend ahead to take in the sometimes beautiful, sometimes whimsical, sometimes intriguing art at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts. Hope to see you there!

02/26/2024

Got to see the hanging of this show and was delighted by every new piece that came out of the box. It’s going to be a fun and magical show. Reception this Saturday 3-5pm during Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts.

We are excited to announce our new showcase show for March- “Replications”.

This colorful and whimsical show, inspired by nature, features art by 3 of our members- Nicole Brunelle, Carolyn Lee, and Vivian Rosalee. (.nicole, , ).

The show runs from Feb 28-March 31st, with an opening reception this coming Saturday (March 2nd) from 3-5pm.

Photos from Loading Dock Gallery's post 02/24/2024

Tarja Cockell’s fabric show is a knockout at Loading Dock Gallery’s Other Door Gallery located at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts.

Photos from Paul Ratha Yem's post 02/24/2024

Thank you Paul Ratha Paul Ratha Yem for attending our special event Loading Dock Gallery and supporting Ukrainian art and culture. Your heartfelt introduction was welcomed by all!

Photos from Whistler House Museum of Art / Lowell Art Association, Inc.'s post 02/09/2024

Thank you Whistler House Museum of Art / Lowell Art Association, Inc. for posting about this compelling month-long art exhibition and fundraising event on the 21st Loading Dock Gallery which is located Western Avenue Studios & Lofts in Lowell.

01/29/2024

Exhibit “Affirmation of Life, Art from Today’s Ukraine on view January 31st - February 25th located

01/19/2024

You are invited to a traditional Ukrainian Egg Painting workshop at the Affirmation of Life, Art from Today's Ukraine fundraiser event. The workshop runs from 5:30 to 8:30 on Wednesday, February 21st at Loading Dock Gallery, located at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts, Lowell MA. One egg ($25)will take about a two hours and two eggs ($35)will take three hours. Sign up for either here:
https://forms.gle/ZraxYmPTKjWzLUBU9

Chaos to order: the story of a lighting system., organized by Dave Ruckle 01/18/2024

Chaos to order: the story of a lighting system., organized by Dave Ruckle Loading Dock Arts's needs your help in going from our current patchwork l… Dave Ruckle needs your support for Chaos to order: the story of a lighting system.

12/11/2023

Please join the at UML's Holiday Market this Wednesday from 1-4pm at University Crossing, 220 Pawtucket St Lowell, MA.

11/07/2023

Loading Dock Arts is hosting an afternoon with Bruce Wood. Saturday, November 18th | 1-3pm at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts Lowell MA in the 2nd floor teaching space just around the corner from Loading Dock Gallery .

OnlineJuriedShows.com 09/07/2023

OnlineJuriedShows.com This October, artists respond to text and poets respond to art. Loading Dock Gallery presents its annual New England Regional Juried Show, Turning the Tables: Artists Look at Poetry, juried by Julie Marie Hoey. Artists choose their favorite poem, use text as subject and inspiration, borrowing it, .....

Photos from Margarita Krylova ART's post 09/02/2022

So happy for Loading Dock Gallery member artist Margarita Krylova You can see more of Margarita’s work at the gallery at Open Studios atWestern Avenue Studios & Lofts tomorrow from noon- 5:00.

Photos from Loading Dock Arts's post 08/06/2022

Things are really heating up at the ‘AlteredLandscape’

Photos from Loading Dock Arts's post 08/05/2022

August show at Loading Dock Gallery. Reception is Saturday, August 6th 3-5pm during Western Avenue Studios & Lofts Open Studios.

08/04/2022

City Scapes by Suzanne Hodge is on display in the Back Door Gallery at Loading Dock Gallery. Take in the work during this Saturday’s Open Studios at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts

Photos from Loading Dock Arts's post 08/01/2022

“Altered Landscapes” is the new exhibit opening this Wednesday at Loading Dock Gallery. The reception is from 3-5pm Saturday during Western Avenue Studios & Lofts Open Studios.

Photos from Loading Dock Arts's post 07/29/2022

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Videos (show all)

Great Salsa in Lowell workshop at the Celebrating Diversity event at Western Avenue Studios & Lofts on July 16th.  Salsa...
The Acre Girls Dance Troupe
Salsa in Lowell getting visitors in the grove at our Celebrating Diversity:Lowell has it! This past Saturday! Western Av...
Jean Appolon Expressions (JAE)  to be on the Loading Dock Stage at 1:30 on July 16th for the Celebrating Diversity Event...
Who We Are: A Celebration of Diversity at TheLoading Dock Gallery Western Avenue Studios &Lofts open studios.

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122 Western Avenue Box 127
Lowell, MA
01851

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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