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SUMMARY:“Never Underestimate the Power of a Person” Pops Up at Water Street Studios
DESCRIPTION:Association for Individual Development (AID) and Water Streets Studios will be partnering up to bring you a one-night-only exhibition featuring artwork created by individuals from the AID Creative Expressions Group during Water Street Studios' 2nd Friday Gallery Opening Reception on June 14\, 2019\, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.\n\n \n\nWater Street Studios will be hosting the "Never Underestimate the Power of a Person" Pop-Up Show in the loading dock area adjacent to the art center. Artists will be on-hand to discuss their inspirations and design processes. This event is free and open to the public. AID will provide complimentary refreshments and desserts. Enjoy a cash bar provided by Water Street Studios along with new exhibitions in both the Dempsey Family Gallery and the Chicago Capital Gallery\, explore resident artist studio spaces\, family art activities\, and more.   \n\n \n\nAbout AID's Creative Expressions Group\n\nMembers of AID's Creative Expressions group meets weekly to create group projects\, which are reflective of their triumphs\, and struggles they have endured. The members of the group utilize various artistic techniques while processing and reconciling emotional conflicts\, fostering their self-awareness\, developing social skills\, and improving their overall mental health. The focus and goal of the Creative Expressions group are to educate\, inform and increase awareness of the strengths and abilities of individuals who work beyond\, strive\, and conquer stigma's associated with mental illness through the support of family\, friends\, professionals and their communities.\n\n \n\nAbout Water Street Studios\n\nWater Street Studios is a nonprofit art center located in Batavia\, Illinois. Our mission is to help make the arts more accessible to the Fox Valley region and beyond. Our vision is to be a cultural hub in the Midwest. We provide our community with art classes\, artist studios\, community events\, gallery exhibitions\, free programs for under-resourced families and schools\, private events in a historic venue\, and more. Learn more at www.waterstreetstudios.org\n\n\n\nWater Street Studios is committed to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for all people regardless of race\, ethnicity\, national origin\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, gender expression\, religion\, age\, or disability.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Association for Individual Development (AID) and Water Streets Studios will be partnering up to bring you a one-night-only exhibition featuring artwork created by individuals from the AID Creative Expressions Group during Water Street Studios&rsquo\; 2<sup>nd</sup>&nbsp\;Friday Gallery Opening Reception on June 14\, 2019\, from 6:00-9:00 p.m.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Water Street Studios will be hosting the &ldquo\;Never Underestimate the Power of a Person&rdquo\; Pop-Up Show in the loading dock area adjacent to the art center.&nbsp\;Artists will be on-hand to discuss their inspirations and design processes. This event is free and open to the public. AID will provide complimentary refreshments and desserts. Enjoy a cash bar provided by Water Street Studios along with new exhibitions in both the Dempsey Family Gallery and the Chicago Capital Gallery\, explore resident artist studio spaces\, family art activities\, and more. &nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">About AID&rsquo\;s Creative Expressions Group</span></span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Members of AID&rsquo\;s Creative Expressions group meets weekly to create group projects\, which are reflective of their triumphs\, and struggles they have endured. The members of the group utilize various artistic techniques while processing and reconciling emotional conflicts\, fostering their self-awareness\, developing social skills\, and improving their overall mental health. The focus and goal of the Creative Expressions group are to educate\, inform and increase awareness of the strengths and abilities of individuals who work beyond\, strive\, and conquer stigma&rsquo\;s associated with mental illness through the support of family\, friends\, professionals and their communities.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">About Water Street Studios</span></span></span></strong><br />\n<span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Water Street Studios is a nonprofit art center located in Batavia\, Illinois. Our mission is to help make the arts more accessible to the Fox Valley region and beyond. Our vision is to be a cultural hub in the Midwest. We provide our community with art classes\, artist studios\, community events\, gallery exhibitions\, free programs for under-resourced families and schools\, private events in a historic venue\, and more. Learn more at&nbsp\;<a href="http://www.waterstreetstudios.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.waterstreetstudios.org</span></a><br />\n<br />\nWater Street Studios is committed to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for all people regardless of race\, ethnicity\, national origin\, sex\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, gender expression\, religion\, age\, or disability.</span></span></span>
LOCATION:160 s water street studios Batavia\, IL 60510
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