First juried show to feature art created from books By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Gallerie Renee Marie has issued a Call for Entry for its first juried show, “The Art of the Book,” which opens May 11 and runs until June 9. Altered book and mixed media artist LorriMarie Jenkins will be […]
Retired architect showcases art in new Gallery 621 show
Napa artist Dennis Smith is one of Gallery 621’s newer members, having joined in 2017. However, he has been painting for more than 30 years. Benicians hoping to become acquainted with Smith’s art can do so for his new show at Gallery 621, unofficially titled “Napa and Other Things,” where he is the featured artist. […]
Plein air painter celebrates past, promotes philanthropy in final show
For her final show at Benicia Plein Air Gallery, founding member artist Dixie Mohan is feeling charitable. That is the premise of the exhibition, “Hungry for Art,” in which a portion of the proceeds will go to the Food Bank of Solano and Contra Costa. Additionally, the artist is requesting all visitors bring a can […]
Gallerie Renee Marie to feature ‘Shape of Water’ exhibit in March
Staff Report “The Shape of Water” is not just a recent Academy Award winner for Best Picture. It is also the name of Gallerie Renee Marie’s spring show, which will have its opening reception on Saturday, March 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. According to co-owner Stephanie Gray, the co-op gallery’s members decided on the […]
Arts Benicia highlights ‘Next Generation’ of local student artistry
Once again, the artistic youth of Benicia have their works displayed in the same gallery often reserved for seasoned artists. In other words, Arts Benicia’s “Next Generation” exhibition is open for viewing. “Next Generation,” a semiannual exhibit showcasing work by Benicia artists ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors, had its official opening yesterday. The […]
Local teacher, textile artist joins HQ Gallery
By Tibby Lerner Special to the Herald The HQ Gallery at 333 First St. is pleased to announce that fiber artist Jan Radesky has become one of their newest members. Radeskydoes creative wall hangings, using fabric, Chinese brush painting and other materials like threads, beads, exotic yarns and whatever else she finds! Radesky has exhibited […]
‘Urban Landscapes’ is theme for artist’s eighth Plein Air Gallery show
Rolando Barrero, an award-winning local artist, will be exhibiting his work at Benicia Plein Air Gallery for the eighth time. The topic of the show happens to be its very title, “Urban Landscapes,” which is a favorite subject of Barrero’s. Barrero began painting as a student at the Philippines’ Mapua Institute of Technology in 1966 […]
Gallerie Renee Marie to feature ‘A Flare of the Heart’ in February
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald February kicks off at Gallerie Renee Marie with a new exhibit, “A Flare of the Heart.” According to gallery co-owner Stephanie Gray, the theme of love, courtship, heartbreak and the heart itself has been interpreted very differently by each of the 11 artists who make up the […]
Annual Arts Benicia program returns to bring local artists together
The biggest gathering of Arts Benicia’s member artists’ works will return to Benicia on Saturday, with one of the gallery’s longest-running annual exhibitions “The Art of a Community.” Since its inception in 1995, “Art of a Community” has been a means to showcase the work of Arts Benicia member artists from the community and […]
Arts Benicia to host After School Art program at Farmar in February
While a school day is not always enough time to learn the basics of art, Arts Benicia is here to make sure creatively inclined students have additional opportunities to hone their craft. After School sessions will be held at Mary Farmar Elementary School throughout February. Arts Benicia’s After School program, sponsored by Benicia Unified School […]