If you haven’t seen the show celebrating Lowell’s 200th birthday at the Whistler House Museum of Art, you still have time since it continues through Aug. 1.
This extension comes after receiving wide recognition in social media, periodicals and publications, and particularly in the Lowell Sun and Artscope Magazine.
Lowell holds a pivotal role in American History as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Its textile mills transformed manufacturing, labor and urban life. Today, Lowell’s preserved canals, mills and neighborhoods stand as enduring symbols of American ingenuity, social change and the complex legacy of industrialization.
From exterior and interior locations of the textile mills, to urban landscapes and cultural events in Lowell, the exhibition shows the history of Lowell and America as seen in numerous dramatic pieces of art.
Artists include Debra Poklemba-Anderson, Maureen J. Baker, Elena Behrakis, Margo Behrakis, John Brickles, Troods, Eileen Byrne, Taylor Campbell, Magdalene Stathas-Carellas, Sally Chapman, Robert Louis Del Russo, Linda Demers, Dave Drinon, Michelle Durand, Neal Emmer, Wendy Foy, Gillian Frazier, Diane T. Francis, Claire Gagnon, Tom Gill, Chrissy Theo Hungate, Suzanne Hodge, Wendy James, T.C. King, Dennis Lucas, Richard Marion, Megumi Matsuki, Patrick McCay, Elaine Pantano, Sandra J. Peters, David J. Phaneuf, Sharon Premo, Jim Roberts, Bill Tyers, Michael Vieira, Felipe Zamora and Sandra Zappala.
Call 978-452-7641 or visit www.whistlerhouse.org for info and hours.
Highlighting birds
An exhibit at the NOA Gallery in Groton this summer is devoted to the birds of New England.
NOA Gallery’s summer show, running through Sept. 15, pays homage to the birds of New England through photography and paintings of our local avian neighbors by local artists.
An artist reception on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the gallery inside The Groton Inn will feature special guest Lillian Stokes, one of the most trusted names in bird and nature writing.
“Wings Over New England” was inspired by the visits this past winter of the evening grosbeaks to Groton. The rare birds, which had flown south in what’s known as an irruption, landed on Broadmeadow Road, attracting dozens of birders and photographers as sighting alerts started popping up on the eBird mobile app.
Stokes, the author of 40 field guides for birding enthusiasts, has been working with colleagues at the Finch Research Network to save the evening grosbeaks since 2016, when they were identified as the steepest declining land bird in the continental United States and Canada.
Reception guests will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and there will be a cash bar.
Donations will be accepted to support shipments of supplies to the people of Ukraine, led by Amy Degen. A percentage of the day’s art sales will be donated as well.
The event is open to the public. For more information, visit www.noagallery.com.
GALLERY NOTES
EXCITING NEWS AND SAVE THE DATE — The Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell will host an exhibit entitled “Kerouac Beat and Counterculture Portraits” by Jonathan Collins from Aug. 22-Oct.r 31, with a reception on Sept. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Save the date!
NO EYE ON ART NEXT WEEK — Eye on Art will not publish on Thursday, July 30, but will be back on Aug. 6.
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