LowellArts Connects artists and audiences through visual and Performing ARts
Gallery
West Michigan Art Competition
The 38th Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by Lower West Michigan artists who reside in a 25-county region. Artwork in any visual art media was submitted by artists 18 yrs. and older. Five equal cash awards totaling $3000 will be presented.
Gallery Hours Mar 23 to Apr 27, 2024: Tuesday through Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 12:00-5:00pm
EVENT
TECH SALE
Saturday, April 27, 10:00am-2:00pm
Lowell United Methodist Church
Sound Check (621 E Main St, Lowell)
Looking for audio equipment, lighting gear, or other tech needs? Browse our selection of reasonably priced tech materials!
Organized in partnership by Sound Check and LowellArts.
Classes
ADULT & Teens
Floral Glass Suncatcher
Sat, Apr 27 | Instructor: Lisa van Rensburg
Welcome the spring season by making your own brightly colored glass suncatcher! With either a provided pattern or your own imagination and design, use precut glass, frit, and paint to make your suncatcher on a 6 inch piece of clear glass. Your suncatcher will then be fused in the instructor's kiln and returned to LowellArts for pick up approximately two weeks following the class.
MUSIC
Lowell Showboat Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series
The Lowell Showboat Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series runs June 13 to August 15. Concerts are Thursday evenings at 7:00pm along the Flat River on the Riverwalk Plaza in downtown Lowell, and are presented by LowellArts and the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Admission to the concerts and parking are free.
Check out the 2024 season line-up!
CLASSES
Adults & Teens
Needle Felted Fish
Sat, May 18 | Instructor: Samantha Coon
Using wool, specially barbed needles, and wire, create your own one-of-a-kind felt fish! Class instruction will include wool types used, needle safety precautions and proper use, how to create a form using wire for armature and core wool, and adding exterior details with dyed wool.
CLASSES
Youth & Teens
On With the Show!
June 2 to 19 | Instructors: Brent Alles & Rob Freund
Want to know what it’s like to perform on stage? Or maybe you’re an experienced performer and want more on-stage practice? Perform in an original one-act play and learn acting techniques and tips along the way. Brent Alles and Rob Freund will take you through the experience of putting on a show, from auditions to blocking to performance.