There is new art every month, and everyone is talented. There's a wide range of art styles from…read moretraditional paintings to abstract, to jewelry and pottery, and more. Great preview of the 300+ artists in the building.

LDG is a good one-stop-shop for gifts. I like to go there to buy stuff for friends for birthdays…read moreand holidays. A great stop if you don't have time to hunt through the galleries during their Saturday Open Studios in the same building (Western Avenue Lofts). Enjoy!

This is a great little spot in Newburyport to come and check out the art that local artists…read moreproduce. My wife's uncle was doing a showing, so we went up to help support them and set up a few items. They do all kinds of educational outreach and classes for the surrounding area, if you live near there go check them out someday.

The Newburyport Art Association is always on my list of stops when I visit Newburyport. The gallery…read morefeatures many local artists and you can always find an affordable piece. I have several different pieces that I've collected over the years. It's nice to support local artists. The staff is always very nice, friendly and helpful. It's clear that they have a love and appreciation of art and the artist. They create a warm and welcoming venue.

Most of the art studios and their local artists participate in this event where you can see them…read moreat work. There's a good handful of studios in the city of Lowell. Many are located at Western Ave Studios, but several are within walking distance of each other, in the downtown area.

My first visit to the studio lofts at Western Ave Studios during the 2011 Open Studio and Arts…read moreFestival. F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C. Every artisan was kind, (save one) and all work was impressive. Great use of old mill complex, building teems with creativity and art. U gotta see for yourself. I am a fan and will return during monthly open studios.

They have a lot more kinds of paint here than most pottery shops I've been to! It's a little…read morepricey, but the price includes unlimited access to paints, glaze, and firing in the kiln.

Great staff, plenty to choose from. They also went extra mile to get us a picture that we really…read morewanted.

What a lovely art gallery! I have been to two exhibits here that a friend participated in…read more Everything is excellently curated. The space is absolutely beautiful. I encourage everyone to visit and see some beautiful, local art.

We loved this place. I went with my adult daughter, and the young man attending was very nice and…read morehelpful. There is no time restriction like at other paint-your-own pottery places we have been to. The pottery pieces are reasonably priced and no studio fee like others. Highly recommend.

Every time i go to LWIM its always a great experience! I go with just my husband or we bring along…read moremy daughter as well. So many pieces to choose from! A little overwhelming in a good way! You can paint a sculpture or a dish that you can actually use for food. You don't take your painting home with you so no paint all over your car. It takes two weeks for them to fire your artwork in a kiln. When you pick up then will even box it for you very carefully. I can't wait to go back!

I have a life long love of museums...large, small, houses, animals, gems, history, science...they…read moreoffer something for everyone. I've seem plenty of small, 'home grown' museums in my life. More often than not, they are founded and maintained by a passionate group allied around a particular interest. Managed on a shoe string budget with lots of volunteers, they cater to a select group but desire to share their love of a subject or event to the world. The Middlesex Canal Museum is one of these establishments. This transportation corridor played an important role in early 19th century Massachusetts. Today, it has virtually disappeared from the landscape. Other than a sign at the Treble Cove Rd. exit on Highway 3, I doubt many even know this Merrimack to Boston canal ever existed. Unfortunately, the museum does little to connect the canal's history and relevancy to the casual viewer. The rooms that make up the museum are a mish-mosh of photos. laminated graphics, maps, text, and other bits. Its such a random assortment that the casual viewer is unlikely to get anything out of a visit. Still, the docents are passionate about the canal's history and do a better job informing a visitor about the canal's significance than any of the stuff on the walls. The mill complex that houses the museum is a nice piece of architecture and sits in a bucolic location along the Concord River. It's also a short walk to the North Billerica commuter rail stop. If you, too, love small, specialized museums, this is the place for you.

I'm not sure how David can say, "If you, too, love small, specialized museums, this is the place…read morefor you," but give it only two stars. This place is great, and I'll second the passion and enthusiasm of the volunteer docents. Russ was on hand for us yesterday, and he was an agreeable guide for us through the exhibits, which are lovingly assembled and curated. I have often wondered about the Middlesex Canal (living not far from its path in Medford), and this museum does a great job of explaining more about it, its route, how it came to be, and its eventual demise.

The Cambridge Art Association just celebrated their 65th anniversary! Today, the Cambridge Art…read moreAssociation consists of over 500 juried artist members working in all mediums. Juried & member exhibits take place on a regular basis, and most work is available for sale. The Cambridge Art Association also has a corporate sales and rental program for businesses in need of art. The CAA operates 2 galleries, University Place Gallery at 124 Mount Auburn St. : http://tinyurl.com/yfdlfzy & the Kathryn Schultz Gallery located at 25 Lowell St. Offices are located at 25 Lowell St. Check the CAA's website for information about upcoming exhibits, receptions, and 3rd Thursday art talks. Admission to the galleries is always free! Hope to see you there! :)