Open Studio art tour

The Art Department at Watson Williams hosts its annual “Watson Williams Open Studio Tour.” The exhibits are on display for the entire month of March and parents and friends of the community are invited to view the artistic creations and sign the guest book created by the students. Watson Williams’ own Docents give the tour. They guide the public through the various exhibitions and enjoy refreshments afterward. The public then nominates a “People’s Choice”, an award that is given by the Art Department.

March is a very special month in Education. “Music in our Schools” as well as “Youth Art Month” is celebrated nationally. The entire Utica District kicks off the month with an annual art exhibition at the Edith Barrett Fine Art Gallery located in Utica College.

In June, Watson Williams participates in the District Wide Art Exhibition held at the School of Art at Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. Only a select group of twelve works can be submitted in this show. The Institute is very generous and donates two scholarships for their Summertime Artbox Program held for the month of July. The two lucky students work in drawing, painting, and sculpture.