Art by Raksha Soni in Lowell Senior Center show. (Photo courtesy Maxine Farkas)
Lowell’s senior citizen artists are a busy bunch, and they are sharing their art with the public at their annual Fall Art Exhibit, on view through Jan. 11 in The Gallery at the Lowell Senior Center, 276 Broadway.
Maxine Farkas curates the show, and its theme is HOME: a place, an idea, a state of mind. Each of the 32 contributors offered a unique perspective. The work ranges from sculpture, to photography, to painting, to fiber and the exhibit offers poetry for the first time, with poems relating to the theme by Tom Driscoll and Emily Ferrara displayed on the walls.
Some of the artists have never shown their work in public before, and others are familiar faces in the Lowell arts community. All, however, are ‘seniors’ who are demonstrating quite clearly that age is just a number and that a passion for art never ends.
Included in the exhibit is a quilt demonstrating the Khmer Alphabet by Thara Ly, while Jim Roberts captures the changing landscape at Fort Hill Park. Nancy Lesofsky’s painting is of her old 5th floor studio at Western Ave.
Also on view is the painting Los Cachorros (The Puppies) by Francisco Mendez-Diez and Raksha Soni’s capture of Lowell City Hall. Janet Lambert Moore is showing paintings of Lowell as are two of her former students Richard Marion and Nancy Lesofsky.
The exhibit is part of the Lowell Senior Center Art Program, which offers individuals 60 and above a place to gather, to talk about art and to discuss and show their work.
The reception on Nov. 18, 1-3 p.m., is open to the public. Outside of the reception, non-senior center members may visit by appointment only. The exhibit is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Gallery notes
EVENING IN RED: Tickets are on sale now for Fitchburg Art Museum’s annual A Night at the Museum gala, entitled “Evening in Red,” and set for Saturday, Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m. Walk the red carpet and connect with exhibiting artists. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and specialty cocktails. Red, white, and black attire is encouraged. Tickets are $50 each and $40 each for FAM members. Visit https://fitchburgartmuseum.org/eveninginred/ for info and tickets.
POP-UP MARKET: Gallery Z is opening its cafe to venders and Crafters every Saturday afternoon during the holiday season. Be a part of this unique pop-up market at Gallery Z, 167 Market St, in the historic art district of Lowell. We provide 8 ft. tables, with covers if needed and plenty of room to display your wares. You will have access to Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and cafe facilities. Set-up time is between 10 and 11:45 a.m. and the market will open at noon. Fee is $75. Send contact information, name, address, email, phone, website, social media and a brief bio or statement to pattydistefano@gmail.com.
CALL FOR ART: Chelmsford Center for the Arts has issued a call for art by Chelmsford High School alumni, faculty, and staff to be on display Nov. 17-30 in conjunction with homecoming and Thanksgiving Week festivities at the CCA. Call 978-250-3780 or email lcochran@chelmsfordma.gov for info…The Arts League of Lowell has issued a call for submissions for “Abstraction 2024,” on view Jan. 12-March 3. Here’s the theme — Abstract art falls into two categories: representative and non-objective work. Representative abstract art has identifiable objects, people, landscapes, etc. that have been simplified, deconstructed, distorted, or taken out of context. Examples of this would be Picasso’s deconstructed portraits.
Non-objective abstract art does not draw from visual reality, but intrigues us with color, lines, pattern, etc. Examples of this would be the exuberance of Kandinsky or the orderliness of Mondrian. Submit work from either category or both, up to three. Deadline is Dec. 30, and no paper applications will be accepted. Here’s a link to the prospectus http://www.artsleagueoflowell.org/gallerydocs/2024/Prospectus_Abstraction2024.pdf.
Nancye Tuttle’s email is nancyedt@verizon.net.
