Benicia Art Walk Season Finale October 9!
Visit Benicia
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Benicia Art Walk returns to First Street this coming Saturday!
We Are Back!
Benicia Art Walk returns to celebrate its 10th year, promising locals and visitors a rejuvenating weekend outing exploring one of the Bay Area’s most active art scenes, viewing live demonstrations from local artists, enjoying live music in the air every Saturday, and even getting a chance to win a $200 arts gift card!
Free to Everyone
The event is free to the public, and there’s always plenty of free street parking nearby.
With all the participating galleries within easy walking distance of each other (not to mention all the shopping and dining options) along Benicia’s historic First Street, Art Walk is accessible to people of all ages. If you’re not sure where to start, just look for the blue banners hanging in front of each gallery, or pick up the 2021 Benicia Art Walk brochure and map.
Be sure to also look for the new additions to First Street - Scarecrows! Unique scarecrows will be on display outside of businesses along First Street throughout the month of October. Vote for your favorite or just take the time to appreciate their creativity. Ballots are available at Benicia Main Street, located near the waterfront at 90 First Street. Voting ends Monday, October 25.
A Chance to Win $200 for Attending!
All attendees can participate in the Benicia Art Passport competition. Hosted by the the Galleries of First Street, an organization comprised of the eight First Street galleries, guests can stop by any participating gallery, pick up an Art Passport
and then get it stamped at each of the Art Walk galleries for a chance to enter a $200 drawing to be redeemed at an any participating gallery.
A Whole Day of Fun
The Art Walk runs from 1pm-5pm, every second Saturday of June, July, September and October. We recommend arriving a bit early, giving yourself time to visit One House Bakery
to stock up on pastries and supplies for a scenic picnic
to-go. And, whether you want to cap off the evening with dinner with the kids at Sailor Jack’s
or Bella Sienna, or even settle down with a tasty cocktail, Benicia’s unique and one of a kind dining options are the perfect way to end your day while escaping the bay.
As you explore First Street, make sure to take in your surroundings: the city is rich with public art
and charming vintage architecture.
Moving from gallery to gallery, you’ll quickly find that the restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and breweries in Benicia fall under the “must-try” dining experience. And don’t forget to spoil yourself as you stroll past Benicia’s many boutique shopping
experiences.
Live Artist Demonstrations and Participating Galleries
333 First Street, Suite D
Michal Lehman takes center stage as Featured Artist of the Month at HQ Gallery. Inside you will find the work of this mixed media artist as well as extra pieces on display, one of which is the prize for the gallery's October scavenger hunt! Don't forget to say hello to Matilda the Artist Scarecrow out front on your way in.
Check out some of HQ Gallery's other events this Month!
129 First Street, in the Tannery
Once Upon a Canvas will feature music and an artwork demonstration. Stop in to visit their new artists on display and check out their Artist of the Month, Claudia Bennett.
637 First Street
Meet artist Geri Arata, MFA, and view her Retrospective Solo Show. Her works are a visual treat of color and texture!
733 First Street
The paint-your-own ceramic studio and gallery offering quality handmade art for sale and local Benicia souvenirs.
129 First Street
Situated on the waterfront in the red-brick Tannery building, find the works of 30 different artists on display created in glass, wood, metal, clay, mixed-media, encaustic, textiles, assemblage, fabrics and mosaics at The Little Art Shop. Artist Kerry Lee will be on hand with her Spirit Painting Showcase, works that will touch the heart.
307 First Street
At Benicia Plein Air Gallery, view the exhibit Seas and Skies by Featured Artist Carol Tarzier. Carol was juried into the Telluride and Sonoma Plein Air events this year, as well as into group shows featuring the California coast. Her show highlight works based on her Plein Air trips to Colorado, Sonoma County and Mendocino County. Meet Carol at Benicia Plein Air Gallery from 2 – 4 p.m.
920 First Street, Suite 203
Gallery 621 has reopened in their new spacious location above Olson Realty. The gallery features the works of 16 regional artists working in a variety of media including painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Also on display are relief sculptures by Tom Arie Donch, the gallery's newest artist. Gallery 621 artists invite old and new friends to visit their new location!
632 First Street
Happy Life Pottery doubles as both a teaching studio and an art/gift boutique. Visit their beautiful
creative space to do some shopping, sign up for a class or both!
Love Art? Click Here to Learn More about Benicia's Art Scene!
Happy Holidays! Make Benicia your one-stop shop for holiday shopping this year! Discover quirky shops, one-of-a-kind gifts, and friendly merchants who make it easy to find the perfect something for your special someone . You'll also be supporting small, locally-owned businesses that directly benefit the community! While you're at it, unwind and enjoy a delicious meal at one Benicia's incredible restaurants . And, to really get yourself in the holiday spirit, plan your shopping visit around one of Benicia's many family-friendly (and free) Holiday Events ! We've put together some quick tips in the 2023 Benicia Holiday Shopping Guide:
HAUNTED HISTORY: BAY AREA GHOST HUNTING!
Bakery Creates Life-Size Halloween Bread Sculpture From the Hit Show, The Last of Us Mother/Daughter baking team in Benicia, CA create eye-popping bread sculptures every Halloween, inspired by popular film & television characters An incredible mother/daughter baking team in Benicia, California, who last year made international headlines with their " Pan Solo " bread sculpture, have done it again! This year’s masterpiece is the even more ambitious " The Last of Crust ," a life-size bread sculpture inspired by the hit show and video game The Last of Us , starring Pedro Pascal. The “clickers” from the show, hand-sculpted and baked by Hannalee Pervan and her mother Catherine in Benicia's One House Bakery , are covered in more than 1,000 individually-created "mushrooms." The exhibit took over 400 hours of labor to construct, more than twice as long as "Pan Solo." The creature's man-eating chompers were hand-sculpted and modeled after Catherine's own teeth.
Attention Art Lovers! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Enjoy the final Benicia Art Walk of the year, with special exhibitions and live demonstrations at 8 galleries, all within easy walking distance of each other. Keep reading to find out what's happening at each gallery! When: October 14th, 12pm-4pm Where: First Street, Benicia Get directions Benicia Art Walk runs from 12pm-4pm , every second Saturday of June, July, September and October. We recommend arriving a bit early to give yourself time to make a whole day enjoying the city's many artisanal dining and boutique shopping options, as well. If you’re not sure where to start, just look for the blue banners hanging in front of each gallery, or view the 2023 Benicia Art Walk brochure and map HERE . Win a $200 Gift Card for the Arts If you get your Art Walk Passport stamped at each gallery, you can turn it in to one of the participating galleries for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to be used at one of the 2023 Art Walk galleries! New for 2023: Art Walk Drink Specials Unlock Art Walk Drink Specials! Show your Art Walk pass at Mare Island Brewing Co. and Cullen's Tannery Pub to receive the exclusive offers below. Mare Island Brewing Co. : $1 off any glass of Mare Island Winefitters wine, or draft Mare Island Brewing Co. beer Cullen's Tannery Pub : A unique $5 special cocktail for each Art Walk this summer More Free Family Fun on October 14th! October 14th is Benicia's Family Fall-Tastic Saturday, with five events happening in one day ! In addition to Art Walk , see a dog costume contest at the Dog Festival , view the inside of a fire truck at the Fire Station's Open House or go Shopping at the Book Sale and Craft Fair . All events are free to the public, and there’s always plenty of free street parking nearby.
Family Fall-Tastic: Five Events, One Day!
Attention Art Lovers! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Enjoy and explore the Benicia Art Walk . Celebrate one of the Bay Area’s most active art communities, and enjoy entertainment & live demonstrations at 8 galleries in downtown Benicia. When: September 9th, 12pm-4pm Where: First Street, Benicia Get directions Benicia Art Walk runs from 12pm-4pm , every second Saturday of June, July, September and October. We recommend arriving a bit early, giving yourself time to make a whole day enjoying the city's many artisanal dining and boutique shopping options, as well! WIN! If you get your Art Walk Passport stamped at each gallery, you can turn it in to one of the participating galleries for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to be used at one of the 2023 Art Walk galleries! New for 2023! Unlock Art Walk Drink Specials! Show your Art Walk pass at Mare Island Brewing Co. and Cullen's Tannery Pub to receive the exclusive offers below. Mare Island Brewing Co. : $1 off any glass of Mare Island Winefitters wine, or draft Mare Island Brewing Co. beer Cullen's Tannery Pub : A unique $5 special cocktail for each Art Walk this summer Free Summer Fun Escaping the heat this summer just got a whole lot cooler. The event is free to the public, and there’s always plenty of free street parking nearby. If you’re not sure where to start, just look for the blue banners hanging in front of each gallery, or view the 2023 Benicia Art Walk brochure and map HERE .
Attention Art Lovers! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Enjoy the beautiful weather and explore the Benicia Art Walk . Celebrate one of the Bay Area’s most active art communities, and enjoy entertainment & live demonstrations at 8 galleries in downtown Benicia. When: July 8th, 12pm-4pm Where: First Street, Benicia Get directions Benicia Art Walk runs from 12pm-4pm , every second Saturday of June, July, September and October. We recommend arriving a bit early, giving yourself time to make a whole day enjoying the city's many artisanal dining and boutique shopping options, as well! WIN! If you get your Art Walk Passport stamped at each gallery, you can turn it in to one of the participating galleries for a chance to win a $200 gift certificate to be used at one of the 2023 Art Walk galleries! New for 2023! Unlock Art Walk Drink Specials! Show your Art Walk pass at Mare Island Brewing Co. and Cullen's Tannery Pub to receive the exclusive offers below. Mare Island Brewing Co. : $1 off any glass of Mare Island Winefitters wine, or draft Mare Island Brewing Co. beer Cullen's Tannery Pub : A unique $5 special cocktail for each Art Walk this summer Free Summer Fun Escaping the heat this summer just got a whole lot cooler. The event is free to the public, and there’s always plenty of free street parking nearby. If you’re not sure where to start, just look for the blue banners hanging in front of each gallery, or view the 2023 Benicia Art Walk brochure and map HERE .
Attention Art Lovers! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Benicia Art Walk marks the city's first major public event of the year. Celebrate one of the Bay Area’s most active art communities, and enjoy entertainment & live demonstrations at 8 galleries in downtown Benicia. When: June 10th, 12pm-4pm Where: First Street, Benicia Get directions Benicia Art Walk runs from 12pm-4pm , every second Saturday of June, July, September and October. We recommend arriving a bit early, giving yourself time to make a whole day enjoying the city's many artisanal dining and boutique shopping options, as well! New for 2023! Unlock Art Walk Drink Specials! Show your Art Walk pass at Mare Island Brewing Co. and Cullen's Tannery Pub to receive the exclusive offers below. Mare Island Brewing Co. : $1 off any glass of Mare Island Winefitters wine, or draft Mare Island Brewing Co. beer Cullen's Tannery Pub : A unique $5 special cocktail for each Art Walk this summer Free Summer Fun Escaping the heat this summer just got a whole lot cooler. The event is free to the public, and there’s always plenty of free street parking nearby. If you’re not sure where to start, just look for the blue banners hanging in front of each gallery, or view the 2023 Benicia Art Walk brochure and map HERE .
Looking for something special to do this Mother's Day? Celebrate all weekend with a special trip to Benicia! Here are some suggestions for delicious bakeries & restaurants, boutique shopping, and fun things to do with Mom on your outing to this artsy, waterfront town! Pro-Tip: Trouble finding the perfect gift? Give Mom the gift of a full day spent together in Benicia with a city-wide Shop Benicia eGift card, redeemable at 60 locations around town! Read on for inspiration on where to eat, where to shop, and what to do !
Make your Thursdays extra special with a trip to the Benicia Certified Farmers Market , followed by a picnic with waterfront views! The Farmers Market happens every Thursday from April 27th to October 26th! You can find the market on First Street, between B and D Streets . When is it? April-August: 4-8pm September-October: 4-7pm Visitors can browse farm-fresh produce, fresh-cut flowers, arts and crafts vendors, specialty foods, baked goods, and numerous gourmet food vendors! Children can enjoy activities like face painting and the inflatable bounce house on the First Street Green. After you are done shopping, set up a picnic to enjoy at Benicia's Waterfront , or at one of its many parks . Read on for some picnic recipes featuring the vendors of Benicia's Farmers market!
