By Vicki Dennis Special to the Herald Gallerie Renee Marie is a year old. The artist co-op marked the celebration of its first anniversary on May 14 with a party for artists and the public. Well-known local realtor Renee Marie Jordan is the heart and soul of the gallery. She also is one of 12 […]
Library gallery exhibit features works by Nikki Basch-Davis
As you read this, the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Gallery at the Benicia Public Library is filled with “moments,” that is to say, moments created by local plein air painter and Gallery 621 member Nikki Basch-Davis. Basch-Davis has a style that easily catches the eyes of anyone in the same room as her works. Her […]
First Art Walk of 2016 scheduled for Saturday
Summer is here, which means it is time for Benicia to kick off another round of its Art Walk series. During Art Walks, people can visit the town’s participating art galleries for a variety of surprises. This Saturday, six galleries will be featuring special events with exquisite art and a whole lot more. First up […]
Gallery 621 artists put spin on spring in new exhibit
Ah, spring. It is a season that provides a respite from the winter chill while giving people a moment of relief before the hot summer weather. Spring also is the time of year in which nature comes alive in the most bright and colorful ways imaginable. The colorful tones of spring lend themselves nicely for […]
Library to honor works of late Benicia artists
The Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Gallery will soon be filled with the works by two recently deceased Benicia artists who were valuable beacons to the community, not only as artists but also as educators. The exhibit will be titled “Recollection: A Gathering of Work by Katrina Van Male and Bonnie Weidel.” Exhibit curator Kathryn Weller Renfrow […]
Herald contributor’s New Mexican artwork to be featured at Gallerie Renee Marie
New Mexico has long been a favorite subject for Les Overlock. The Benicia artist who has contributed “The Buzz” to the Herald weekly since 2008 became interested in the area because of its use as a filming location for the 1969 film “Easy Rider” and has made it a point to visit the state every […]
Terry Hughes to feature new work at new gallery
Cementing Benicia’s status as an artist community, a new gallery will be opening next week. Milinda Perry Salon will be hosting a gallery in the shared space previously occupied by DOTS Consignment, which is moving its business to 920 First St., Suite 205. The gallery will feature works by Benicia’s local artists, and it will […]
Library exhibit captures Benicia’s waterfront
“When you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go downtown.” Tony Hatch might not have had Benicia in mind when he wrote Petula Clark’s biggest hit, but his words are definitely applicable. As citizens become bogged down in the bad news of the world and the implications of the presidential […]
Artists showcase selves with Art of a Community
It is time once again for Benicia citizens to see the beautiful and thought-provoking work that its community’s artists are capable of creating. Arts Benicia will be hosting its 22nd annual Art of a Community exhibition which showcases the work of artists from Benicia and surrounding areas. “This is artists showing work that best represents […]
Benicia artists earn residency at prestigious art center
Local artists Bodil and Larnie Fox have been accepted as resident artists at the prestigious Montalvo Arts Center, located in Saratoga. Larnie served as Arts Benicia director from 2010 to 2015 and was looking for additional artistic opportunities. “After having directed Arts Benicia for nearly five years, I was really looking for a chance to […]