On Friday, June 24, the Whistler House Museum of Art presented the James MacNeill Whistler Distinguished Art Award to Nancy L. Donahue of Lowell at a fun filled gala that took place at the UMass-Lowell Inn and Conference Center. The prestigious award was established in 2010 to recognize an individual who has demonstrated leadership, innovation, progressive thinking, and promotion of the visual arts. Nancy Donahue is well-known in the Greater Lowell area as a community activist, humanitarian, and philanthropist. The special day, June 24, was also Nancy Donahue’s 92nd birthday and so the award gala also doubled as a birthday party.
State Senator Ed Kennedy attended the gala and was honored to present Nancy Donahue with a citation from the Massachusetts State Senate recognizing Nancy as the 2022 Whistler Distinguished Art Award recipient. The citation also included happy birthday wishes.
Those who attended the gala were also able to view a special art exhibition entitled Lowell: My Hometown. The exhibition was comprised of works of art that showcase the city of Lowell and all it has to offer. The exhibition will be on display at the UMass-Lowell Inn and Conference Center for two weeks before moving to the Parker Gallery.
The Whistler House Museum of Art is located at 243 Worthen Street in Lowell. It is open Wednesday thru Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Photos courtesy of Harkins Photography.