Water Street Studios in Batavia is celebrating their 16th anniversary on Friday, September 12th from 6-9pm in their Dempsey Family and Kane County Magazine Galleries. Each year they celebrate by adorning the walls of the gallery with the works of their talented Annual Members, Resident Artists, Instructors, Clay Makers and Artist Collective. This “anniversary show” is the largest group show of 2025, and a great way to support local art and artists. New this year, prints and small works by exhibiting artists will also be available for sale. The exhibit will be on display at Water Street studios until October 4th.  

Also happening at the opening:  

• Opening Reception for “Birding Through Art” by Maria Ananieva in the Second Floor Gallery. 

• Ceramics Pop-up Sale in the Clay Lab featuring a wide variety of pottery made by our Clay Makers. 

• School of Art Demos by Instructors Kayla Coulter and Kate McSpadden 

• Art supply and local goods raffle baskets 

• Cash bar with beer, wine and specialty cocktails 

• Food Truck 

To round out the Second Friday festivities, Kiss the Sky will be hosting live music and a live painter, and our neighbors at Grainology will be celebrating with a food truck, and night cap karaoke! 

This event is free to attend. Donations are gratefully accepted and go to support our mission.