BENICIA – Long-time Benicia artist and Arts Benicia supporter Jerrold Turner has donated more than 40 paintings for an on-line auction to raise funds for Arts Benicia. “I’m so happy to help Arts Benicia, particularly at this time of the pandemic when funds are so tight for all arts organizations,” Turner said. “We are so […]
After 22 years in business, Lindsay Art Glass is closing this fall
BENICIA- After 44 years as a glassblower and over 22 years as co-owner of Lindsay Art Glass, David Lindsay is retiring. David and his wife and business partner, Ann Lindsay, opened Lindsay Art Glass in 1998, and will close the business this fall. Starting as an apprentice at Nourot Glass Studio in 1976, David quickly […]
Local artist brings students together with YouTube channel
BENICIA- In the face of shelter in place restrictions, local artist and instructor Diane Williams had to learn newways to teach. In addition to quickly learning a variety oftechnology platforms, this week Williams launched her ownYouTube Channel, I AN I Studio channel connection. In addition to painting full time, Williams and her husband, artist Chuck […]
Former Benicia High graduate creates remote music learning show in NYC
Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Means Music provides a musical outlet for young students Galen Kusic, Editor Jesse Means, a 1985 graduate of Benicia High School is going above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure his New York City music students get a quality music education. Means became a public school music teacher […]
Thompson announces 2020 Summer Reading Challenge
Encourages all CA-05 pre-K through 8 students to join Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the beginning of his 2020 Summer Reading Challenge open to students through eighth grade who live in the Fifth Congressional District. A statement from Thompson is below. “Particularly now while our social activity is limited, reading is an incredible […]
FS Kids Art Online Gallery competition
SOLANO COUNTY – FS Kids Art Online with the cooperation of the seven Solano city Mayors; Lori Wilson – Mayor of Suisun City, Thom Bogue – Mayor of Dixon, Harry Price – Mayor of Fairfield, Elizabeth Patterson – Mayor of Benicia, Ron Rowlett – Mayor of Vacaville, Bob Sampayan – Mayor of Vallejo, and Ronald […]
HQ Gallery to reopen May 23
BENICIA – The HQ Gallery is reopening to the public Saturday May 23. New temporary hours will be Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. One of the newest members to join HQ is collage artist Pat Viera. She paints on paper, then tears it and uses the pieces to create unique and […]
Arata Art Gallery now open on Saturdays and by appointment seven days a week
BENICIA – Arata Art Gallery has been given the green light to reopen with restrictions. In order to provide a safe environment for their visitors, the gallery is limiting the number of people who can visit concurrently to six at a time. For now, Arata Art Gallery at 637 First St. will be open on […]
GENDER GAP : The Women of Global Art Project now open by appointment at Gallerie Renee Marie
BENICIA – Thirty international female artists working within GLOBAL ART PROJECT, a mixed media collaborative collective based in 17 countries, continue their Pandemic-impacted exhibition of innovative paintings, fiber works, installation, photography and prints demonstrating the diversity and concerns of women culture workers and arts practitioners. “Gallerie Renee Marie continues its exposure of GAP artists as […]
Benicia parent makes video; takes photos to commemorate grads
Galen Kusic Editor Benicians continue to step up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Teresa Van Woy, president of the Benicia Middle School band boosters was sad when the year was cut short and wanted to give back to the community and express herself creatively. She has created a YouTube video for the band students and […]