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Friends of WAS Newsletter
COMMITTED TO A CREATIVE COMMUNITY

Greetings!

Welcome to the Friends of Western Avenue Studios Newsletter! We hope to keep you informed of the happenings in our burgeoning artist community.

Boston Chronicle comes to Western Ave!

WCVB TV's Boston "Chronicle" will be running a show about "Art Colonies" and features some of the artists at Western Avenue Studios. Wednesday, April 14th 7:30 pm.

You can find out more about the featured artists here: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/chronicle/23083486/detail.html

Their behind the scenes slideshow, pictures taken by WAS photographer Adrien Bisson, can be seen here: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/slideshow/chronicle/23070453/detail.html

WAS Artist, Liz Smith, Appears on the Martha Stewart Show

On March 24th, our very own, Liz Smith, made an appearance on the Martha Stewart Show, where she taught Martha how to make polymer clay easter eggs. You can watch Liz's demonstration here: http://www.marthastewart.com/article/polymer-clay-easter-eggs

Saturday Open Studios

Not just once or twice a year, but the first Saturday of every month Western Avenue Studios hosts Open Studios from Noon to 5 PM. Join the fun, and do your birthday or anniversary shopping at the same time!

Directions at www.westernavenuestudios.com

Loading Dock Gallery

www.theloadingdockgallery.com

April showcases the creativity of Tina Silverio in a new solo exhibit entitled "Glass: Please Handle with Care." This show explores several kilnforming techniques in order to create contemporary pieces. The show runs from Friday, April 2nd through Sunday, April 25th, with a public dessert Opening Reception on Thursday, April 8th, from 6 pm - 9 pm. Follow this link to learn more about Tina and her diverse pieces: http://www.tmsstudios.org

Tina Silverio

May showcases sculpture by David Crane & photography by Arlette Laan. The show runs Wednesday, May 5th - Sunday, May 30th. The Artists Reception is Friday, May 7th from 6 - 9 pm

Viewpoints

Artistic Leanings? Take a Class!

http://www.westernavenuestudios.com/teachers.php

Many of the artists at Western Avenue Studios teach classes. Check out the offerings, and contact the artist of your choice. Western Avenue Studios welcomes students of all levels.

Friends of Western Avenue Studios, Inc. (FoWAS) is a non-profit corporation formed to promote the cultural enrichment and education of the public by:

Safeguarding affordable studio space for working artists and non-profits in perpetuity;
Fostering Western Avenue Studios artists' and non-profits' unique contributions to the arts community; and
Owning and operating Western Avenue Studios as affordable studios for rent to working artists and non-profits.

Please visit our website: www.friendsofwas.org

to learn more about FoWAS and what you can do to help keep the dream of affordable artist space alive in Lowell!"

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors

Friends of Western Avenue Studios, Inc.

In This Issue

Chronicle Visit

Liz Smith on Martha Stewart

Open Studios

Loading Dock Gallery

Take a Class!

Stay Tuned..