16th Street Studios to Host 23rd Annual Open House

Racine, Wisc. — The 16th Street Studios, an artist community residing in the Racine Business Center, will host their 23rd Annual Open House on December 1 from 10AM to 4PM. The 16th Street Studios is located at 1405 16th Street, between Junction AVE and Memorial DR, in Racine. There is plenty of parking on-site and volunteers will be available to guide you to parking and to guide you through the building. Musicians will also be playing in the studio areas for your entertainment. The Black-Eyed Press on the second floor will also have gift wrapping services available. Sugar Whiskey and the Nielsen Brothers will also be on-site providing musical entertainment during the event.

History

The Racine Business Center was the first business incubator in the country, functioning as an incubator since 1914, and has been an advocate for the arts for many years. The Center started by building out art studios for rent in the building to give local artists a place to work and create. The studios quickly filled and the artists began working on opening their studios to the public as a way to show their work but also as a way to offer affordable, locally-produced art to the public. This humble beginning 23 years ago has now turned into a robust art community of over 60 artists spread throughout the building.

The 16th Street Studios

The artists in the 16th Street Studios are a very diverse group. The artists range from retired hobby artists to Internationally exhibited and published artists represented by several galleries. The artists in the studios are painters working in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, encaustic (wax) artists, collage artists, photographers, sculptors, makers (clothing and furniture), ceramics artists, graphic artists, and filmmakers. There are also several vintage shops and even a vintage book shop! In addition to artists, the building also has the Spirit of Racine Entrepreneur’s Exhibit showcasing the products manufactured in the building over the years. The building also has a restaurant, Chez Bob’s, which will be open during the open house.

For more information on The 16th Street Studios:

http://www.racineartsandbusinesscenter.com/16th-street-studios/