When you go to Gallery 621, you will see more than just ceramic tiles. You will see children’s playthings encased in those tiles. This is the premise of El Sobrante artist Daniel Hunter’s new show “Tile Tales.” Hunter has had an interest in ceramics since taking classes at the University of Arizona, where he got […]
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, […]
Rectangular paintings are focus of new Plein Air Gallery show
Let’s say you are an artist. You order several 8 X 16-inch canvases and need to use all of them up. What do you do with them? Well, if you are Michael Dadasovich, you paint on them and make a show out of it, as he did for his new show at Benicia Plein Air […]
Mike Kendall goes ‘Off the Wall’ in new Arts Benicia exhibition
By Jean Purnell Special to the Herald Mike Kendall, considered by friends and local artist colleagues as the “unofficial mayor” of the Benicia Arsenal artist community, will be honored with a special one-man show at Arts Benicia as part of its 30th anniversary celebration in 2017. “Mike Kendall – Off The Wall” will include Kendall’s […]
New Benicia Library art exhibit by Napa couple features images of Mare Island, Cuba
The new art show at the Benicia Public Library is a showcase of the talents of two different artists from two different mediums who live under the same roof. It will also provide an artistic view of two different islands: Mare Island and Cuba. “Two Islands/Two Artists” is a joint show by husband and wife […]
Les Overlock: Vicki Byrum Dennis captures art through watercolors in new show
Art Review By Les Overlock Special to the Herald The signpost of good art is where it takes your eye. The signature of great art is exemplified by how far you are emotionally moved by the work. Vicki Dennis’ show at Umpqua Bank accomplishes both. First and foremost is her skilled mastery of a form […]
Les Overlock: Terry Hughes’ new exhibit shows off artist’s work
Art Review by Les Overlock Special to the Herald You don’t have to go to San Francisco to see top-level art. Just stop by Milinda Perry Salon on East F Street in Benicia to see the work of Terry Hughes. In his former life, Terry taught art (pottery) in schools, and the vast background of […]
Nikki Basch-Davis hopes to build connections at new Gallery 621 exhibit
Benicia artist Nikki Basch-Davis wants to bring people together for her current Gallery 621 exhibit “Connecting,” which she feels is lacking in the current political climate. “It’s a difficult time for many,” she said. “There are a lot of heavy, sometimes negative feelings going back and forth. People that were friends are not friends anymore. […]