IN THE NEWS

We are honored to announce that Lost Hope, an original work by Refuge Art School student artist Isabela Monterola, has been purchased by the Parker Foundation as a gift to Karen Carpertner, a Refuge long-time supporter. This acquisition represents more than the purchase of a painting; it is an investment in a young artist's voice and in the power of art to tell stories that deserve to be heard. We are deeply grateful to the Parker Foundation for their continued support of Ref

Refuge Art School is proud to announce the completion of Generational Healing, a new collaborative mural now installed at the Hive Public Market at 101 Paige Street in Lowell, led and designed by two of our amazing young and emerging artists and painted by Refuge students. “Generational Healing” is a quilt inspired mural created by the Refuge Mural Crew and designed by students Keila Pinales and Nev Morin. It honors the family businesses and entrepreneurs of Hive Public Mark

This June, Refuge Art School proudly celebrated the culmination of our Spring 2026 semester with an exhibition featuring work by more than 40 student artists. The show brought together an exciting range of mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, film, and more, highlighting the creativity, growth, and dedication of our students throughout the semester. While this year's exhibition centered around the theme of healing, students were encouraged to interpret