Friday Feature

May 18 · 7:30p Flo Kat

This show will be a CD release party for her new CD, Tightropes.
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Indulge...

Opening June 1, 6p

Curator, Anni Holm on the 1st floor gallery. Opening reception June 1st, 6-10p. Show runs: June 1 - September 8.
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Anniversary Show

Guest Juror: Sergio Gomez

Opening reception Sep 28th, 6p. Water Street Studios is honored to have for our 3rd Year Anniversay show, Sergio Gomez, owner/Director of 33 Contemporary Gallery, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B. Art Center as our guest juror.
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Art Flow

For High School Students

Art Flow is a free afterschool art program for area high school students who are underserved in the arts or have limited financial means for classes. Water Street provides a dynamic art center, full of energy and creativity, where students can flourishwhile developing their unique artistic expression. At Art Flow, participants explore welding, ceramics, drawing, jewelry design, sculpture, photography, painting and mixed media under the guidance of visiting professional artists. Art Flow meets every Thursday afternoon at WSS from 3-4:30 pm.
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Waterline Writers

Every 3rd Sunday

Writers will read excerpts from their own work, including fiction (novels, short stories, creative non-fiction), poetry, plays, lyrics, spoken word, experimental work, multi-media work, storytellers, stand-up comedy, etc.
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Art Movie Night

Every 3rd Friday

Every Third Friday of the month Water Street Studios hosts "ART Movie Night" from 7:00pm - 9:00pm Admission is free. All are welcome.
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Artist Critique Group

Members Benefit

A meeting of Water Street Studio RESIDENT ARTISTS AND ARTIST MEMBERS ONLY to discuss and view artwork. Become a Water Street Studios Artist Member and enjoy all the artful events included in Artist Membership.
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Energy Show

Fermilab Art Gallery / Allen+Pepa / Water Street Studios

Fermilab Art Gallery: Opening April 13th, 5p-7p. || Water Street Studios: Opening April 20th, 7p-10p. || The Gallery at Allen+Pepa: Opening April 27th, 5p-9p.
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Well-read

A Show by Rita Grendze

August 1 - Aug 19
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Apocalypse Show

Opening Monday December 17th.

An Exploration of the End of Days will take place on the 2nd Floor Gallery. Show runs December 17th through the 23rd.
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Gallery Audio Tours

A full sensory experience

Experience our gallery's artists interviews while viewing their piece in the gallery. Water Street offers ipods in the gallery for visitors to incorporate into their visit. Interviews are also available as free downloads.
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Welcome

to the Gallery

160 South Water Street is home to Water Street Studios, Batavia’s community art center. Harnessing the creative energy of the city, forward-thinking civic leaders, Batavia Artists Association and volunteer artists made this new venue possible.
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Main Gallery

Water Street Studios is passionate about the arts and you. We invite you to join us. All forms of art are invited including paintings, sculptures, drawings, mosaics and photographs. Exhibitions run up to four months.
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Gallery H20

is adjacent to main gallery

Our retail store, Gallery H2O, is adjacent to Water Street Studios' fine art gallery and offers quality artistic items for your everyday shopping needs. Within Gallery H2O you will find original paintings, photography, jewelry, sculpture, tableware, and wearable art at prices perfect for gift giving!
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Upstairs Gallery

Available for Solo or Group shows.

Event Rental Space ideal for Solo or Group Shows.
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Your Printshop is in another castle

a video game print exchange

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FVY Artists Exhibition

Open Reception June 1st

Water Street Studios announces the third annual Fox Valley Young Artists Exhibition. This exhibition will showcase the artwork of talented artists in grades 1-5 from the surrounding communities. The opening for the exhibition will be held on June 1st. Show runs June 1st -June 17th
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Bringing the Community Together.

We are committed to

fine arts awareness in the community, providing an environment in which to create, learn, and teach. Future Young Artists' Exhibitions are planned and will open in conjunction with upcoming Water Street Studios Gallery Shows.

28 Studios

Featuring 28 Resident Artists

16,000 sq ft occupied by 28 humans of infinite creative possibilities. 2nd Floor: Photographer's Studio
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28 Studios

For artists of all mediums

1st Floor: Ceramic Artists Studio. An artists community to bounce ideas off of.
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28 Studios

Within 16,000 sq ft

1st Floor: Sculptor's Studio. An artistic community to learn from.
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School of Art

What inspires you...

Art Classes and Workshops. We have a host of class offerings, which one is right for you?
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3D Classroom

Made possible by a grant from The Fox Valley Community Foundation: Welding and Ceramic Classes.
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Wedding Celebrations

Water Street Studios' fine-art gallery offers the perfect venue in which to gather friends and families together to celebrate your special moment.
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