Name: TEEN Water Street Writers
Start: 2026-07-26T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Water Street Studios

Got a writer in the family? This is their chance to perform their work in front of a live audience!
Sports and dance kids get loads of opportunities to show off, writers, not so much. We'd like to take a moment to celebrate and welcome the brave young adults who've ventured into this world.
We are currently OPEN TO SUBMISSIONS for prose, poetry, and spoken word, or really, anything their little hearts would like to perform!
The show will be audio recorded for our archives and for the featured readers to showcase as they wish.
Please send all submissions to [email protected]
Submissions will close on June 15th.
All submissions must take 5 minutes or less to read.
We will announce the winners (our featured readers) on June 30th.
Then, join us Sunday, July 26th, for our second annual Teen Water Street Writers Event!
Featuring the talents of ten local teenagers from all around the area!
Doors open at 5pm, show starts at 5:15pm at the gorgeous Water Street Studios in Batavia.
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Come, show your support for these young authors!
Note: There will not be an Open Mic after the show.
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Everyone is welcome! Suggested donation is $5. All proceeds pay our authors, so let’s give them a good night! So please like and share and all that jazz.
In addition to fine literary entertainment, you may purchase signed copies of our authors’ books. Refreshments will be available from Water Street Studios’s bar.
Water Street Studios has graciously donated their gallery to us, all that they ask is that we respect the art and their space. In return, as they are a nonprofit, we ask you to consider becoming members to support their unique programming. (Which includes some writing classes this go round!)
This event is emceed by Eric Bodwell. Susan Ward Trestrail Photography documents the evening, and Kevin Moriarity records the show for our archives and your enjoyment. Then Ray Ziemer, Michelle Donfrio, and Cathy Borders comprise our submissions committee. If you would like to become a volunteer, please reach out to Cathy.
Experience Water Street Writers four precious Sundays a year in the fully accessible main art gallery at Water Street Studios. For more information, contact Cathy Borders here or at [email protected].
To learn more, including submission guidelines, please visit us at: https://waterstreetwriters.com
Submit to become a featured reader at [email protected].
Submissions are always open for our regularly scheduled programming.