By Jean Purnell Special to the Herald Over 90 artists and galleries are participating, and many of said artists have been preparing for months for the big event: it’s Benicia Open Studios, taking place on May 5 and 6, one of the largest, most widely advertised opportunities for the artists to exhibit their work, discuss […]
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 […]
Salvaged plastics become art, not ocean trash
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette Special to the Herald A giant patch of garbage that covers twice the area of Texas is growing exponentially in the Pacific Ocean between Hawai’i and California, according to Scientific Reports. And much of the debris are tiny pieces of plastic, which is why the patch wasn’t discovered until […]
Arsenal artists’ holiday Open Studios tradition continues
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 […]
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 […]