ClayMirth Group Show opens Nov. 8 at Water Street Studios
On Friday, Nov. 8, Water Street Studios in Batavia welcomes the ClayMirth Group Show in the Dempsey Family Gallery and Tanya Lunina's "Melancholy" exhibition in the Chicago Capital Gallery.
ClayMirth is a group of friends and potters who came together at the Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles. The group has shown throughout the Fox Valley area since 2001. ClayMirth's artists work is diverse and ranges from sculptural pieces to functional art for everyday use.
Featured artists include Charmain Benton, Diane Breaker, Carol Dykstra, Mary Holat, Ellen Judson, Denise Karabowicz, Judy Karabowicz, Marcy Rogge and Jay Walsh. This group of potters explore the versatility of ceramics in a stunning display of both sculptural and functional work.
Tanya Lunina grew up in Russia and moved to the United States in 2006. She been passionate about photography for over 15 years. She works in film and digital media. Her goal for exhibiting "Melancholy" is to bring the beauty and aesthetics of the late fall to viewers. The gray gloomy days of November are often considered the least attractive season of the year. Through her images, she shows the opposite. "This season can be intriguing in its own way; we just have to look around," says Lunina. For more information, visit www.tanyalunina.com.
The opening reception for the ClayMirth Group Show and "Melancholy" by Tanya Lunina will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at 160 S. Water St., Batavia.
On Saturday, Nov. 9, join an artist talk, tour, and Q&A with the featured artists of ClayMirth at 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
The artists will be present at the reception to discuss their work and answer questions. In addition, appetizers will be provided by Verita Restaurant, cash bar featuring beer from Solemn Oath Brewery, and wine will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public.
Visitors are encouraged to make a $5 donation at the door to support arts programming at Water Street Studios. A special thank you to event sponsor, K. Hollis Jewelers and Batavia Enterprises Inc. Don't forget to share your photos during the event by using #2ndFridaysBatavia. A special thank you to the newest "pARTner," First National Bank for supporting the Resident Artist Gallery located on the second floor of Water Street Studios.
Both gallery exhibits will continue to be on display until 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The exhibits in both galleries can be visited during regular public hours: noon to 5 p.m. Thursday to Sunday.
Water Street Studios is a 501(c)(3) for-purpose art center in downtown Batavia. Its mission is to help make the arts more accessible to the Fox Valley region and beyond. Its vision is to be a cultural hub in the Midwest. They provide classes, artist studios, gallery exhibitions, free programs for under-resourced families and schools, events in a historic venue, and more. Learn more at www.waterstreetstudios.org.