Artistic Activities

Merrimack Valley is perfect for art lovers. Explore art museums filled with paintings, sculptures, and more from centuries past. Check out galleries with contemporary art made from up-and-coming local artists. Whichever you prefer, you’ll find an incredible assortment of artistic talent to appreciate during your next visit.

The Brush Art Gallery and Studios

Presenting museum quality exhibitions. Studio artists produce paintings, illustration, photography, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, quilts, and handwoven items. – Making Art Make a Difference Since 1982 – Working artists coming together...

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The Whistler House Museum of Art

The Whistler House Museum of Art, located in Lowell, Massachusetts, is the historic birthplace of the famous American artist, James McNeill Whistler. Established in 1878 as the Lowell Art Association...

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Mill No. 5

An interior streetscape of historic architecture, Mill No. 5 is a center for shopping, dining and entertainment. The building houses independent shops, a farm-to-table cafe, a movie theater, a live...

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Western Avenue Community for the Arts Inc.

Western Avenue is the largest artist community in the US. Here 350+ artists in every medium practice their craft, share their creative process with each other. WA is dedicated to...

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 Arts League of Lowell

The Arts League of Lowell (ALL) is a cooperative art gallery in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, featuring themed art exhibits throughout the year. Artists are encouraged to read the show prospectuses and submit their work for display in our beautiful gallery. Every art entry will be reviewed impartially for inclusion and display by our experienced show curators. JOIN US.

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