160 S. Water St. || Batavia, IL 60510 || 630.761.9977
Gallery Hours ▪ Fri 5 - 9p ▪ Sat 10a - 6p ▪ Sun 12 - 4p
Gallery closed August 16th - Sept 16th
for preparations of our Sept 17 Anniversary Show

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      • 12/5/09 Nik Scott
      • 11/27/09 Dave Ziffer
      • 11/13/09 Timeless Stereo & Facing Winter
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      • 3/06/10 Matthew Larson
      • 2/26/10 Jamie Nichols
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      • 12/18/09 The Secret Night of Science
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      • Negotiating the Art Market
      • 4/2/10 Alice Neel
      • 2/19/2010 Art From the Midway
      • 10/24/09 Geometric Creations in Art Architecture and Origami
    • Congressional Art Competition
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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.

  • School of Art

    What inspires you?

    Art Classes and Workshops. We have a host of summer offerings, which one is right for you? Registration is currently open.

  • 26 Studios

    Featuring 26 Resident Artists

    16,000 sq ft occupied by 26 humans of infinite creative possibilities. 2nd Floor Studio 21: Photographer

  • 26 Studios

    For artists of all mediums

    1st Floor: Studio 4, Ceramic Artists

  • 26 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.

  • The 2010 Spring Show

    until August 14, 2010.

    Featuring Forty Artists. Sixty Four pieces. Eight Honorable Mentions and One Best of Show.

  • 2010 Spring Best of Show

    "Looking Up"

    by Ann Coddington-Rast

  • The 2010 Spring Show

    April 28th opening.

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

  • Anniversary Show

    Submission Deadline August 15th

    Anniversary Show: September 17th, 6-9pm

  • 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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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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