Lowe Mill, Historic textile mill in Huntsville, Alabama
Lowe Mill is a former cotton manufacturing facility in Huntsville that spans multiple buildings with exposed brick, large windows, and industrial architecture from the early 1900s. Today artists and creative professionals use the site as a working studio space where they create and display their works in the rooms originally built for textile production.
The mill was built in the late 1800s and operated as a major textile production center that supported Alabama's industrial growth during the cotton manufacturing era. In recent decades, the facility was gradually transformed from a factory into a center for art and creative work.
The site now hosts more than 100 artist studios where painters, sculptors, and photographers work daily and display their creations. Visitors can watch artists at work and speak directly with them about their craft in these open creative spaces.
Visitors can explore the open artist studios, attend exhibitions and workshops, and purchase artworks directly from the creators. The site is easy to navigate on foot, with most areas accessible to pedestrians and studios open during regular business hours.
The site is managed and developed by artists from the region themselves rather than by external administrators or corporations. This artist-run structure allows each creator to shape the creative spirit and community character of the place in an ongoing way.
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