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Western Avenue | Studios & Lofts is the creative home to over 300 artists who work in all disciplines. You will find fine artists, photographers, ceramic artists, fiber artists, wood workers, jewelers, sculptors, glass artists, painters, mixed media artists. You'll find print makers, book binders, letter press and paper artists, a glass blower and clothing designers. You'll find many starting out in their artistic careers, and others with gallery representation. Over two dozen artists teach classes in their chosen medium. Western Avenue hosts Open Studios the first Saturday of each month and additional holiday open studio dates. The coop gallery, The Loading Dock Gallery, is open Wednesday thru Sunday. Navigation Brewing is on site and is open Thursday through Sunday. Western Avenue - welcome to a world of art.

Navigation Brewing Co. is a family owned and operated nano-brewery & taproom located at Western Ave Studios in Lowell, MA. We brew handcrafted quality ales. Our craft beer offerings are constantly rotating, providing various styles and as always, ensuring our patrons are drinking the freshest beer possible. We are open Thursday's 4-10pm, Friday's 5-10pm, Saturday's 2-8pm & Sunday's 12-5pm. Our taproom offers 16oz pours for on-site consumption as well as growler fills (64oz & 32oz) for off-site consumption. With an indoor taproom & outdoor beer patio , live music, and food trucks on-site we are a great location in the city to enjoy handcrafted ales from the source, meet up with friends & family, or chill out before a show or game. Kid friendly, Pooch Friendly (as long as they get along with others). Cheers! Bob & PJ

We are a microbrewery, producing craft ales and lagers with a newly opened taproom. Stop in and visit us!