illuminate

illuminate January 27th 6pm

This show will be beyond anything Water Street Studios has ever done. It will be more of an "event" than a show.
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Energy Show

Submissions Due: January 27

ENERGY is a collaboration of three art galleries in Batavia, Illinois: Fermilab Art Gallery, The Gallery at Allen+Pepa, and Waterstreet Studios. Fermilab will showcase work inspired by potential energy. * The Gallery at Allen+Pepa will feature work related to mechanical energy. * Waterstreet Studios will present work referencing kinetic energy.
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Indulge...

Curator, Anni Holm

Curated Show on the 1st floor gallery by Anni Holm: June 1 - September 8: Opening reception June 1st, 6-10p
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Second Saturdays

...At the Studios

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

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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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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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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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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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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Your Printshop is in another castle

a video game print exchange

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