Water Street Studio to host anniversary show Sept. 14
Celebrate Water Street Studios' ninth anniversary from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. It will feature a silent art auction, beer and whiskey tastings provided by Solemn Oath Brewery and Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., open artist studios, new exhibitions, art activities, appetizers by Gaetano's in Batavia, and a cash bar with beer, wine, and cocktail options. This event is for all ages and is free with a suggested donation of $5. Event sponsor is K. Hollis Jewelers.
The Dempsey Family Gallery will be displaying work created by our artist member community for its anniversary show. The second-floor gallery will be displaying "Road Trip: Passage Through Collective Memory" by Christopher Cudworth. The gallery opening reception and 9th Anniversary Celebration will take place Sept. 14. The exhibition will be up until Sunday, Oct. 7.
Danielle Hollis, Executive Director of Water Street Studios, said, "Now, more than ever, it is crucial that we work with our community to use the arts as a vehicle to celebrate diversity, teach innovative curriculum, support under-resourced individuals, and create a sense of place for artists and community members alike. We encourage you to consider the impact you can make for yourself and those around you by supporting Water Street Studios during our 9th Anniversary Celebration."
Silent Art Auction will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 14. A wide range of artwork donated by artists affiliated with Water Street Studios will be auctioned off. Bid on your favorite painting, drawing, print, sculpture, glasswork, assemblage and more from morning to evening using your phone via the mobile auction platform 32auctions.com. Don't miss your chance to get incredible deal on one of your favorite pieces of art and help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 to support arts programming in the Fox Valley region and beyond.
Artwork will be available to view online starting Wednesday, Sept. 12. The auctioned work will be on display in the Loading Dock adjacent to Water Street Studios during the regularly scheduled monthly Gallery Opening Reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14.
Winning bidders will be able to go home with their new original artwork at 8 p.m. Sept. 14. The show will be on view during regular gallery hours: 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, at 160 S. Water St. in Batavia. The front entrance to Water Street Studios is in the alley south of Water Street. Parking is available on Water Street or in parking lots located on First Street.
For more information, email info@waterstreetstudios.org.