By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald As an artist, Nancy Truax takes her inspiration from a variety of sources, but, for her current work, she is calling on the spirit of her grandfather and his gardening ways. Truax will be the featured artist for the upcoming show at Gallerie Renee Marie called “Welcome […]
Gallerie Renee Marie to host first juried show, ‘The Art of the Book’
A celebration of books is underway at Gallerie Renee Marie as the gallery gears up for its third anniversary. These books, however, are pieces of art which have been altered through collage, entertaining elements and creative interpretations, and they are all part of the gallery’s first juried show. “The Art of the Book” opened May […]
‘Hot Summer, Cool Art’ on display at Gallerie Renee Marie
Reception scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19 Gallerie Renee Marie is celebrating summer with its new exhibit, “Hot Summer, Cool Art.” All gallery artwork will be priced at $100 or less. “Our artists are bringing in work that they are willing to let go of at great prices,” painter and gallery co-founder Renee Marie Jordan said. […]
Milinda Perry Gallery features Jack Laycox paintings
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Jack Laycox is considered to be one of California’s leading artists in the 1960s and ’70s. But for Crockett artist Cydne Kaye, he was not only the painter of amazing watercolors and oils. He was Uncle Jack, her mother’s brother, who just happened to be a famous […]
First Street galleries team up for Open Studios
In honor of Benicia Open Studios weekend, May 6-7, eight galleries along First Street have come together to offer a special gift for visitors. Each gallery will pass out special Art Cards, good throughout the weekend. As art enthusiasts visit each of the eight galleries, they can have their cards marked. When the card is […]
Arts Benicia’s “30 Years, 30 Stories”: 1970s Benicia, an artists’ haven (Part 2)
Arts Benicia is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2017. What does it take for a non-profit arts association to survive and thrive over a 30-year period? It takes commitment, the support of a community, luck, funding, and most of all, dedicated people who simply will not let it fail. Over the course of the year, […]
Arts Benicia’s “30 Years, 30 Stories”: 1970s Benicia, An artists’ haven (Part 1)
Arts Benicia is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2017. What does it take for a non-profit arts association to survive and thrive over a 30-year period? It takes commitment, the support of a community, luck, funding, and most of all, dedicated people who simply will not let it fail. Over the course of the year, […]