GO Art! announces reception on Oct. 15 in Batavia for 4 new exhibitions
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Press Release, Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council
BATAVIA – As autumn settles across Western New York, the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council (GO Art!) invites the community to gather in warmth, reflection, and creative inspiration at the opening reception of four new exhibitions on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
The exhibitions—each distinct in medium, message, and artistic voice—offer visitors an experience that blends nostalgia, beauty, and meaningful social awareness.
The reception will be held at GO ART!’s historic Seymour Place gallery at 201 E. Main Street, Batavia, with all exhibitions on view through November 28.
Linda Fix: The Bucket List
This vibrant, multimedia exhibition chronicles artist Linda Fix’s recent journeys to Alaska and Italy—two destinations she long dreamed of exploring. Her collection spans alcohol ink, watercolor, mixed media, photography, embroidery, and textile art, each piece created on a different substrate and shaped by a different technique.
A retired registered nurse, Fix describes the exhibition as a celebration of curiosity and lifelong learning. “From the glacial blues of Alaska to the sun-washed textures of Italy, these pieces reflect my life with intention: to experience, to learn, and to create. This show is about saying yes. YES to Alaska, YES to Italy. YES to new material, a new stitch, and a new way to make something beautiful.”
The Bucket List is both a travelogue and a testament to embracing creativity at every stage of life.
Beth Newton: Stories Told in Shape and Color
Medina-based printmaker and painter Beth Newton presents a striking exhibition centered on woodcut relief printmaking—an ancient, process-driven art form that merges engineering precision with expressive storytelling.
“Each multi-color print requires carving a separate wood block for each color and meticulously aligning each block during printing,” Newton explains. “I approach each new project as a story, planning the entire image in support of that story using color, shape, composition, and scale.” This inherent marriage of art and engineering fascinates Beth.
Her work distills narrative into essential forms, offering viewers a rich interplay of discipline, imagination, and craftsmanship.
For the Love of Hexies: A Retrospective
This retrospective celebrates For the Love of Hexies (FLH), a dedicated group of quilters who have met monthly for more than 14 years at The Quilter’s Daughter in Perry Center, NY. Their work highlights the tradition of English Paper Piecing—a portable, hand-stitched technique in which fabric is basted around die-cut papers to create intricate geometric designs.
FLH coordinator Sarah Ballinger notes, “We call the process hexies for short, after the oft-used hexagon-shaped papers, but we also utilize diamonds, triangles, houses, kites, and jewels. Many fabrics are ‘fussy cut’ to emphasize stripes, florals, animals, or other motifs, creating kaleidoscopic secondary designs.”
The exhibition features quilts, table runners, pillows, and collaborative projects, including pieces made from fabric swaps and group challenges. New members are welcome at FLH’s monthly gatherings, held the first Friday of each month from 6–8 PM at The Quilter’s Daughter, 2817 Route 246, Perry, NY.
ANCHOR Trauma Center: Voices of Healing
GO Art! is honored to partner with ANCHOR Trauma Center, an emerging Batavia-based organization dedicated to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care for the GLOW region. Their exhibition features documentary-style installations, photo-and-text displays, and personal narratives that illuminate the experiences of trauma survivors.
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month – a national campaign established by Congress in 1989 to uplift survivors’ voices and advocate for safety, justice, and support. ANCHOR’s exhibition aims to empower local survivors by offering a platform for healing, storytelling, and community connection.
“We know trust should not be taken lightly,” ANCHOR’s Co-Founders share. “This October, we want to give survivors a spotlight to share their experiences of trauma, continued growth, and healing. We are grateful to GO Art! for partnering with us and look forward to continued collaboration.”
Through advocacy, therapy services, and case management, ANCHOR strives to ensure no one in the community falls through the cracks.
