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 […]
6 artists to exhibit at Gallerie Renee Marie during Open Studios
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald Like much of Benicia during the upcoming Open Studios, on May 5 and 6, Gallerie Renee Marie will be filled to the rafters — and the clouds — with art, both indoors and out. On the front porch and scattered throughout the courtyard of the handsome Victorian […]
Gallerie Renee Marie invites artists to submit work for ‘The Art of the Book’ exhibit
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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. […]
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 […]
Artist Stephanie Gray to feature Asian-themed Work at Gallerie Renee Marie
By Vicki Byrum Dennis Special to the Herald For Benicia artist Stephanie Gray, creating art is just a part of her, who she is, and what she has to do. “It’s what is inside of me, and it just has to come out,” she said. “I sit down with my tools around me and start […]
Gallerie Renee Marie celebrates ‘Season of Giving’
By Vicki Dennis Special to the Herald Gallerie Renee Marie will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 26 with an open house to celebrate a special show called “Season of Giving.” The open house will be from 4 to 7 p.m. and feature art created by its 11 resident artists. The show will […]