Sit quietly at the water’s edge, under the delicate calligraphy of black branches. Listen for the tiniest ripple of still water- let it soothe your heart. Notice how a pale blue-gray sky sweetens to dusky apricot on the horizon, how it softens the distant bridge, the sleepy hills. Watch the gulls careen and swoop, fly […]
Boatyard draws inspiration for poets, Plein Air artists in new exhibit
One of the most eye-catching sights in Benicia is the old Joe Garske Boatyard, located between C and D streets. When it opened in the 1950s, it specialized in marine services and oil spill cleanup in the Carquinez Strait. Now, the shipyard is a cluster of old fishing and utility boats, cranes and other nautical […]
Artist depicts clouds in new Plein Air Gallery show
Thursday’s forecast in Benicia is calling for a few clouds. To be clear, the skies themselves are scheduled to be very sunny. In fact, the clouds happen to be centralized at Benicia Plein Air Gallery, where artist Dixie Mohan’s new show “In the Cloud” will be opening. A founding Plein Air Gallery member and former […]
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 […]
Rectangular paintings are focus of new Plein Air Gallery show
Let’s say you are an artist. You order several 8 X 16-inch canvases and need to use all of them up. What do you do with them? Well, if you are Michael Dadasovich, you paint on them and make a show out of it, as he did for his new show at Benicia Plein Air […]
First ever Plein Air Paint Out contest to bring artists outdoors
One event promises to bring artists from out of their studios and into the fresh air to paint. This is the premise of the first-ever Benicia Plein Air Paint Out. Benicia Plein Air Gallery will be hosting the paint out. As the name would imply, the gallery is a big proponent of plein air, […]
Poetry Corner: Sherry Sheehan “Depot Delights”
Brush in hand, leaning over her just begun depot painting, Samantha McNally is on Saturday duty at the table by the entry when I walk into the Benicia Plein Air Gallery. Suddenly I remember that the depot sells See’s, so I walk down First towards the water, admiring Benicia’s sturdy palms on the west side […]
Art Walk continues tomorrow with art, live music and plenty of surprises
Summer is upon us, and the second Saturday of the month is tomorrow. This can only mean one thing: Benicia is hosting another Art Walk. Art Walks provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to stop by any of the participating art galleries for a variety of surprises. As in the past, six galleries will […]
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 […]