Maritza Flores

Our 2026 Winter Showcase was a powerful reminder of what happens when community, creativity, and purpose come together in one space. We are still feeling the energy from this incredible night. We are deeply grateful to every community member ( Western Avenue & Taffeta Music Hall ), supporter, artist, student, and volunteer who showed up, participated, and helped make this event possible. This showcase was truly powered by our student volunteers, whose dedication, leadership, and heart made...

Our Winter Art Show was more than an exhibition, it was a celebration of creativity, community, and everything our Fall semester students worked so hard to build. We are incredibly grateful to our instructors Tracy Flynn , Alex DiMauro , Nevaeh Montanez , Peter Fadness , and Courtney Wilson , who poured their time, care, and expertise into guiding students throughout the semester; to our co-instructors Shania Espinal , Nev Morin , Eclipse Hin , Zachary MacIsaac , and Daryan Kong , to our...

2025 was a year of growth, access, and deep community impact at Refuge Art School. Together with our students, instructors, and supporters, we expanded programming, increased financial access, and created more real world opportunities for young artists in Lowell. We began the year with our first ever Winter Fundraiser , a retro game night that brought our community together in a new way and set the tone for what was possible. Throughout the year, Refuge artists were also featured in more...