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SUMMARY:UNCOMMON CONNECTIONS | July 30 – August 31\, 2025| Reception on Saturday August 3\, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Show: Uncommon Connections\nShow dates: July 30 – August 31\, 2025\nOpening Reception: August 2 from 3-5 pm \nThis show brings together the creative voices of three senior artists—each representing a distinct medium: painting\, woodworking\, and sculpture. With a lifetime of experiences and shared passion for the arts\, these men offer a rich\, multidimensional exhibition. Their connection goes beyond the canvas or workshop—they are long-time collaborators and curators at the Loading Dock Gallery. Through their individual works and collective vision\, this show celebrates not only their diverse artistic journeys but also the enduring power of community and creativity. \nBruce Wood’s work is imaginative\, whimsical\, creative and provocative\, drawing the viewer into a world of skewed reality and thought. He uses found and recycled items to create unique sculptures. \nNeal Emmer’s work displays simple subject matter with forceful detail. He finds content while taking walks\, driving\, or finding things in thrift stores\, at home and in his back yard. He develops a theme and draws or paints the scenarios using pencil on paper or acrylic paint on canvas. \nBob Jones’ passion for woodworking started at a young age. His work is driven by a desire to marry functionality with artistry\, creating useful and beautiful objects. \nThe Loading Dock Gallery show\, Uncommon Connections\, will be on display July 30 to August 31\, 2025 at the Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA. Opening Reception on August 2 from 3-5 pm. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com. \nLoading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts\, Inc.\, a 501c3.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/uncommon-connections-july-30-august-31-2025-reception-on-saturday-august-3-3-5-pm-loading-dock-gallery/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock Gallery\, The Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:WILD WOMEN | April 2 - 27\, 2025| Loading Dock Gallery
DESCRIPTION:WILD WOMEN\, Loading Dock Gallery’s April show explores the voice of the divine feminine in sculptures and paintings by Heidi Jackson and Noel Soucy\, and paintings and mixed media pieces by Tracy Levesque. Three distinct voices come together to remind us that Nature is the root of all that is right with the world\, that beauty is in everything. \nThe show celebrates that we are all Nature. The wild woman connects us to the heart of the Earth\, our Mother\, teacher\, oracle and sustainer. At the core of any woman artist lies a passion for what is wild in human nature. She is the daughter of the Earth\, the shower of sights\, singer of songs\, and maker of magic. These three women artists show the raw beauty in Nature and life. \nThe Loading Dock Gallery show\, WILD WOMEN will be on display April 2 – 27 at the Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, Noon-5:30 pm\, Wednesday-Saturday\, until 4pm Sunday. Free Admission. The opening reception is on April 5th from 3-5 PM. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com. \nLoading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts\, Inc.\, a 501c3.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/wild-women-april-2-27-2025-loading-dock-gallery/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock Gallery\, The Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:EARTH TONES | January 29 – February 23\, 2025| Loading Dock Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Loading Dock Gallery announces its latest member exhibit\, Earth Tones\, opening January 29th. This vibrant showcase features diverse works by local artists\, exploring themes of nature\, urban landscapes\, and abstract interpretations. From serene still life compositions to bold contemporary abstractions\, Earth Tones captures the essence of our connection to the environment and urban life. \nThe Loading Dock Gallery show\, Earth Tones\, will be on display January 29 through February 23\, 2025\, at the Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, Noon-5:30 pm\, Wednesday-Saturday\, until 4pm Sunday. Admission is free. The opening reception is on February 1 from 3-5 pm. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com. \nLoading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts\, Inc.\, a 501c3.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/earth-tones-january-29-february-23-2025-loading-dock-gallery/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock Gallery\, The Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:HORIZONS | July 31 – September 1\, 2024 | Reception on Saturday August 3\, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Loading Dock Gallery as we embark on an extraordinary journey beyond the visible edge and explore the infinite possibilities of “Horizon\,” a captivating showcase delving into the literal and metaphorical concept of Horizons featuring works from inspirational and talented member artists of the Loading Dock Gallery using multiple mediums. \nThrough the artists’ exploration of the intricacies of a horizon in the context of both the edge of a landscape where the earth and sky meet and the limitations and possibilities of an individual’s experience\, ideas\, goals\, and knowledge. Our member artists share visualizations of their own “Horizons”. \nHORIZONS can be enjoyed July 31\, 2024 through September 1\, 2024 at Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, Noon-5:30 pm\, Wednesday-Saturday\, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm\, Saturday\, August 3\, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com. \nLoading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts\, Inc.\, a 501c3.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/horizons-july-31-september-1-2024-reception-on-saturday-august-3-3-5-pm-loading-dock-gallery/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock Gallery\, The Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:BEING HERE | July 3-28\, 2024 | Reception on Saturday July 6\, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Loading Dock Gallery presents BEING HERE\, an exploration of presence\, perception\, and the profound connection between a mother and son through the medium of abstract painting and collage. Laura Massei’s and Derek Raymond’s distinct interpretations of life\, through their individual works\, serve as visual meditations\, inspiring hope and resilience while offering a glimpse into the boundless possibilities that unfold when we learn to embrace the present with an open heart and mind. \nCome and see how their shared artistic dialogue weaves a tapestry of emotions\, memories and aspirations—each navigating the range of complexities found in the everyday and acknowledging their continued personal growth through the transformative power of art and design. \nBEING HERE can be enjoyed July 3 through July 28 at the Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, Noon-5:30 pm\, Wednesday-Saturday\, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm\, Saturday\, July 6\, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com. \nLoading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts\, Inc.\, a 501c3.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/being-here-july-3-28-2024-reception-on-saturday-july-6-3-5-pm-loading-dock-gallery/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock Gallery\, The Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:5 Connect | April 3-28\, 2024 | Loading Dock Gallery
DESCRIPTION:This April\, Loading Dock Gallery presents 5 Connect\, featuring work of Nancy Cameron\, Denise Driscoll\, Dina Mordeno\, Laurie Simko\, and Janet Wolahan. Connected through friendship\, these five artists’ work share an interest in color\, texture\, and pattern. Their styles span abstract to representational\, with subjects ranging from pure color to botanicals and landscapes. \nCameron’s work is calligraphic\, improvisatory\, inspired by jazz and the city.\nDriscoll builds layers with stamps\, drips\, creating work speaks to inner unseen experience and patterns of connection. Mordeno grounds the spirit with meditations on the horizon\, a metaphor for hope for the future in a time of unrest. Inspired by nature’s interconnectedness\, Simko creates fluid\, joyful paintings\, and collage. Wolahan offers two series: one based on Rockport’s stone retaining walls\, the other inspired by moving homes\, called “Stuff We Hide.” \n5 Connect runs April 3-28\, 2024\, at Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, noon-5:30pm\, Wednesday-Saturday\, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm\, Saturday April 6\, 2024. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com. \nLoading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts\, Inc.\, a 501c3.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/5-connect-april-3-28-2024-loading-dock-gallery/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock Gallery\, The Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Replications | February 28 - March 31\, 2024 | Reception on Saturday March 2\, 3 - 5 pm | Loading Dock Gallery
DESCRIPTION:This March\, Loading Dock Gallery presents Replications\, a show of color and whimsy inspired by nature\, featuring the work of artists Nicole Brunelle\, Carolyn Lee\, and Vivian Rosalee.\nSharing color ideas and subject matter\, Brunelle\, Lee\, and Rosalee created work that ranges from realistic to abstract. Replications includes wall art\, stained glass\, textile pieces\, and jewelry. \nRosalee works in ink and acrylic gouache. Her style combines strong design and bright rich colors. She renders realistic and imaginary creatures with equal delight\, in moods that range from tenderness to humor. \nBrunelle translates nature imagery into stained glass. Subjects include birds\, mushrooms\, dragonflies\, as well as abstract studies of leaves\, water\, and sky. \nLee enjoys exploring techniques and discovering new combinations of materials. Her work includes media paintings\, beaded jewelry\, and fabric art\, including cyanotype\, monoprint\, and paper quilling. \nReplications runs February 28 – March 31\, 2-24 at Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Avenue\, Lowell\, MA\, noon-5:30pm\, Wednesday-Saturday\, until 4pm Sunday. Reception 3-5pm\, Saturday\, March 2. More at www.theloadingdockgallery.com. \nLoading Dock Gallery is part of Loading Dock Arts\, Inc.\, a 501c3.
URL:https://legacy.merrimackvalley.org/event/replications-february-28-march-31-2024-reception-on-saturday-march-2-3-5-pm-loading-dock-gallery/
LOCATION:The Loading Dock Gallery\, The Loading Dock Gallery\, 122 Western Ave\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
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