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OPEN STUDIO TOUR

Over 20 artists in Genesee and Orleans Counties are participating in
GO ART!'s 2nd annual Open Studio Tour. This self-guided driving tour takes you throughout both counties. You'll get a rare glimpse into artists studios and get the chance to connect with them in their own environment. This year, we've split the tour to cover an entire weekend.

Saturday, October 4: Genesee County Artists
Sunday, October 5: Orleans County Artists

Maps with driving directions are available at GO ART!, 201 East Main St., Batavia and at most libraries. The Bank of Castile - our co-sponsor for this event has brochures as well so stop by and pick one up!

DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT!
Ars Longa, Vita Brevis
(Life is short, art is long)




			"Culture Creating Community"…GO ART! helps to promote arts and cultural programming in Genesee and Orleans Counties through the production of a quarterly calendar of cultural events (click here). In addition, GO ART! presents ongoing gallery exhibits and demonstrations, youth activities, arts and crafts shows, folk arts documentation and programs. We also actively participate in community cultural planning, helping to create a tourist-based economy for the area by presenting events in a wholesome environment for the family. 30th Annual Picnic in the park. Think sunshine! Are you presenting an arts/cultural event or program locally that you would like included in our calendar of events? Click here to fill out our events form online, or print it out by clicking here and then send it to us!
		The GO ART! Salon Series Returns... the complete Salon brochure may be downloaded here or GO HERE for more complete descriptions The Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council is pleased to present its sixth series of “Salons” for 2008, all to be held at the GO ART! Cultural Center, 201 East Main Street (Route 5 @ Bank) in Batavia. Tuesday, Feb. 12: The Soprano - Maarit Vaga Monday, March 10: The Poet - Steven Huff Monday, April 7: The Authors - Brock & Pam Yates Tuesday, May 13: The Gardeners - Sue & Amy Machamer Tuesday, June 3: The Musician - Ryuko Mizutani All GO ART! Salons include a themed light supper and beverages. Most entrees also include a salad/vegetable and dessert. Attendees are invited to bring their own wine along, and glasses will be provided. A contribution of $20 for non-members and $18 for GO ART! members is requested...or - members can join us for the series of FIVE and get the discounted rate of $75 or the series of THREE for $50. Reservations are required, so please contact GO ART! at 585-343-9313 or info@goart.org to reserve your place.
		GO ART! Gallery Exhibits
		2008 GHOST WALKS: MORE MURDER, MYSTERY & MAYHEM! GO ART! & the Genesee County Historian's Association are pleased to present a series of Ghost Walks every Friday in October. Each tour is led by a cloak'd and lantern'd guide. This year, we've added an East End tour to our popular West End walk. Schedule is: Friday, October 3 @ 6 :00 pm & 7:30 pm East End Tour launches from GO ART!, 201 E. Main St., Batavia. Friday, October 10 @ 6:00 pm & 7:30 pm West End Tour launches from Engine House, 3 W. Main St., Batavia Friday, October 17 @ 6 :00 pm & 7:30 pm East End Tour launches from GO ART!, 201 E. Main St., Batavia. Friday, October 24 @ 6:00 pm & 7:30 pm West End Tour launches from Engine House, 3 W. Main St., Batavia Our East End Tour departs from GO ART! and travels east through Batavia. This haunted history tour introduces you to some of our city's more illustrious residents. Hear about spooky happenings when houses changed owners...listen as you learn about Dean Richmond and the role he might have played in history. The East End Tour finishes up at Present Tense Book Store where visitors will be treated to seasonal refreshments. Our West End Tour begins and ends at the Engine House and travels west through Batavia. You'll hear creepy tales of ne'er do wells and chilling stories of the unexplained! Refreshments will be served just after you visit the site of the original gallows! AND DON'T MISS OUR HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 @ 6 PM Begin the eerie evening at GO ART! with a lecture by the ghost hunters at Rolling Hills Center for Paranormal Study in East Bethany, followed by the East End Ghost Walk. Desserts, provided by the Shirt Factory Cafe, will be provided. Tickets are $20 ($10 for lecture only). Participation is limited to 50 people so order your tickets TODAY! Call 585.343.9313 or 585.344.2550 ext. 2613
		OPEN STUDIO TOUR Over 20 artists in Genesee and Orleans Counties are participating in GO ART!'s 2nd annual Open Studio Tour. This self-guided driving tour takes you throughout both counties. You'll get a rare glimpse into artists studios and get the chance to connect with them in their own environment. This year, we've split the tour to cover an entire weekend. Saturday, October 4: Genesee County Artists Sunday, October 5: Orleans County Artists Maps with driving directions are available at GO ART!, 201 East Main St., Batavia and at most libraries. The Bank of Castile - our co-sponsor for this event has brochures as well so stop by and pick one up! DON'T MISS THIS EXCITING EVENT! Ars Longa, Vita Brevis (Life is short, art is long) .