160 S. Water St. || Batavia, IL 60510 || 630.761.9977
Gallery Hours ▪ Fri 5 - 9p ▪ Sat 10a - 6p ▪ Sun 12 - 4p
The Gallery will be closed from Aug 16 – Sept 16 as
we prepare for the Anniversary Show on Sept 17th!

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  • Welcome.

    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.

  • Anniversary Show

    September 17th, 6-10pm

    Mark your calendar for the Anniversary Show Featuring Twenty Five Artists. Forty Two pieces. Five Honorable Mentions and One Best of Show. Anniversary logo and postcard designed by Lisa Smith-Youngdahl.
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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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  • 27 Studios

    Featuring 27 Resident Artists

    16,000 sq ft occupied by 27 humans of infinite creative possibilities. 2nd Floor Studio 21: Photographer
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  • 27 Studios

    For artists of all mediums

    1st Floor: Studio 4, Ceramic Artists

  • 27 Studios

    Within 16,000 sq ft

    1st Floor: Studio 5, Sculptor

  • Welcome

    to the 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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  • One Year Anniversary

    September 17th 6-10p

    Celebrating one creative year.

  • Honorable Mention

    Five Honorable Mention Artists and One Best of Show.

    Best of Show Artists will be announced during the September 17th, at 7pm.

  • The 2010 Spring Show

    April 28th opening.

    A full crowd of Water Street Studios artists, friends and supporters once again.

  • 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.

  • Upstairs Gallery

    Available for solo or group shows.

    Event Rental Space ideal for Solo or Group Shows.
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  • Second Saturdays

    ...At the Studios

    Stop by 6-10p each Second Saturday of the month!

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Water Street Studios Blog: Coming Soon.
Jan 1, 2010 | 14 Comments

Welcome to the Batavia Artists Association

Mission: Batavia Artists Association at Water Street Studios was founded to advance art education and appreciation by developing the promotion of fine arts in Batavia and neighboring communities. As an integral part of our community, the Batavia Artists Association at Water Street Studios strives to create a personal and diverse venue for creativity, collaboration, expression and education.

Welcome to the Audio Tour of the Water Street Studios gallery during the 2010 Spring Show.

Download to your ipod for a full sensory experence: HERE.

 

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