Batavia
Illinois
Water Street Studios
Mission:
Water Street Studios in Batavia is a nonprofit 501(c) 3, committed to making the creative arts accessible to the Fox Valley community. Our mission is to be a vibrant organization dedicated to the creation and appreciation of the arts, and supporting our core community of Water Street Studio artists, patrons and students.
History:
The vision was to have a central location for artists to rent affordable space and develop their craft in a supportive and collaborative environment. The scope then grew to include gallery spaces and classrooms. This dream was shared by the artists of the Fox Valley, Batavia Enterprises, Inc., the City of Batavia and the community.
Within one year, this dream became reality in Water Street Studios. A 16,000 square-foot historic limestone building in downtown Batavia was renovated to create 26 artist studios, two classrooms, a print lab, and two premier galleries for showcasing fine art. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, Water Street Studios now helps artists develop their work and share their passion with the wider arts community in the Fox Valley and beyond.
Gallery Hours: Friday: 1-9pm Saturday: 12-4pm Sunday: 12-4pm
Recent News
Water Street Studios Street View Newsletter - October 2024
EVENTS - SAVE THE DATE! Friday, October 11: Second Fridays in the Arts District, 6-9pm Saturday, October 26: WSS hosting Batfest Trick-or-Treaters, 10am-12pm Friday, November 8-11: Winterfest Art Market Sunday, November 17th:…
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Announcing Second Fridays in the Arts District March 8th, 6-9pm Water Street Studios has teamed up with our neighbors Kiss the Sky and Hearth & Hammer to create the Batavia Arts District! Come see us the Second Friday of each month for an…
Read More »Water Street Studios Newsletter - February 2024
Galleries Gallery Opening Reception February 9th, 6-9pm Exhibition runs February 9th - March 3rd Join us this Friday for our monthly Second Friday Gallery Opening! This exhibit features artists Joseph Mayernik, Eric Rippert, and Randal…
Read More »Water Street Studios View Newsletter - December 2023
STREET VIEW Art. Culture. Community. Dec 2023 November Recap November was an exciting month at Water Street Studios. We hosted Winterfest Art Market, celebrated the launch of the new Community Gallery, and had a successful Giving Tuesday. We…
Read More »Community Gallery Call For Art: "Hopes and Dreams"
Come Create In Community With Us! Please join us for the next Call For Art, “Hopes & Dreams” for Water Street Studio’s Community Gallery! Where can you find us? This gallery is located upstairs on the second floor nestled…
Read More »Water Street Studios is Home to a New Community Gallery!
Come Create In Community With Us! Please join us for the launch of, and for the first “Call For Art” of Water Street Studio’s Community Gallery! Where can you find us? This gallery is located upstairs on the second floor…
Read More »Water Street Studios Newsletter - September 2023
SECOND FRIDAY AT WATER STREET STUDIOS 14th Anniversary Membership Show FRIDAY, Sept 8th 6-9pm Join us for a special edition of Second Fridays at Water Street Studios, featuring food, music, demos, and more! This month marks our 14th anniversary,…
Read More »Water Street Studios Newsletter - August 2023
SECOND FRIDAY AT WATER STREET STUDIOS FRIDAY, AUGUST 11th 6-9pm Tom Van Eynde, Perry Slade, Fred Holland, & the Collage Sisthars Collaborative Join us on Friday, August 11th, from 6-9pm for this month’s Second Friday Opening Reception at…
Read More »Water Street Studios News - July 13, 2023
SECOND FRIDAY AT WATER STREET STUDIOS FRIDAY, JULY 14th 6-9pm Friday, July 14th, is the opening reception for the Artist Collective Show from 6-9PM! Join us for an incredible experience as the vibrant Artist Collective unleashes its creative…
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Read More »Water Street Studios News - June 23, 2023
Help Water Street Studios Begin our New Year on the Right Foot! On July 1, 2023 Water Street Studios will begin our new fiscal year, and WE NEED YOUR HELP to start the year off strong! With your continued support Water Street Studios will: …
Read More »Water Street Studios News - May 13, 2023
SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY - JUNE 3, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM WHAT IT IS: The Fox River Arts Ramble is a cooperative program sponsored by Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the St. Charles Arts Council. The event was created in 2018 as a means to raise…
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Read More »Get Your Raffle Tickets for May 5th - Attendance NOT Required to Win!
WDCB’s Jazz in the Gallery is SOLD OUT! But you can still take part in the fun AND support Water Street Studios by grabbing your raffle tickets today for a chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize basket! This Basket Features: WDCB Water Street…
Read More »Spring Into Action with Water Street Studios!
Water Street Studios is excited to welcome the spring season and to welcome the community back into our unique space! We are bringing back some old favorites and mixing it up with new opportunities and events. But in order to sustain Water Street…
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