In the mid-’90s, Arts Benicia began hosting Open Studios, in which artists open the doors of their studios to showcase the creative environments they work in. The event was such a success that it became an annual occurrence each May, drawing 4,000 visitors each year, many from outside Benicia. However, Benicia being the art haven […]
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 […]
Arts in the Park to honor late teacher, artist
■ Former BUSD Trustee Bonnie Weidel died April 18 Children and adults can experiment with art Saturday at City Park in an event that will memorialize the late Bonnie Weidel, a local artist who died April 18 at 84. Another Benicia artist, Les Overlock, spoke affectionately about Weidel and her son, Ian Allen, during a Benicia […]