Announcing: The Annual Benicia Art Walk Returns!
Visit Benicia
It’s been a challenging year, but with Solano County’s safety rating continuing to improve, the annual Benicia Art Walk is finally happening!
OCTOBER 10TH, 1 PM TO 5 PM
This Saturday, from 1pm to 5pm, Benicia is holding a one-day-only Art Walk, featuring six different galleries. You are invited to experience one of the most active arts communities in the Bay Area, including art and live demonstrations.
Come for lunch and stay for dinner. You’ll find great shopping and dining, amazing historical sites, and (of course) the beautiful waterfront.
You can find free parking all along First Street!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
If we all stay safe and respectful, everyone can enjoy the wonderful works of art on display. In addition to wearing face coverings and washing hands, each studio will be restricted to 50% occupancy to help ensure social distancing is maintained.
PARTICIPATING GALLERIES
ARATA ART GALLERY
Starting down the street from the Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Arata Art Gallery will be featuring a live painting demonstration from guest artist Anna Wagner. The demonstration will be visible through the window, for the sake of safe social distancing. Weather permitting, there will also be art on display outside in front of the gallery.
Image courtesy of Arata Art Gallery. Artist: Anna Wagner
HQ GALLERY
HQ Gallery will be featuring a live watercolor demo from their new member artist, Samantha McNally. Flute soloist Jin Kolvachik will perform from 2pm to 5pm.
Image courtesy of HQ Gallery. Artist: Samantha McNally
GALLERY 621
Gallery 621 will be featuring artist Nikki Bosch Davis.
Image courtesy of Gallery 621. Artist: Nikki Basch Davis
BENICIA PLEIN AIR GALLERY
Nearby, the Benicia Plein Air Gallerywill have an outdoor exhibit and a demo by Carol Tazier, a noted Bay Area painter and teacher. Her series “Exploring Light,” will be featured, with new work from Humboldt and her “Daily Paintings” from September.
Image courtesy of Benicia Plein Air Gallery. Artist: Carol Tazier
ONCE UPON A CANVAS AND THE LITTLE ART SHOP
Once Upon a Canvas and The Little Art Shop can both be found inside the historic Tannery Building, where visitors will be able to enjoy live demos from Beth Grimm, the famous iPhone Artistry teacher, and oil painter Linda Schreiber, one of Charles White’s students. You can also expect to hear live guitar music from Marcy Orrendorf!
Image courtesy of the Little Art Shop
Both Once Upon a Canvas and The Little Art Shop feature ongoing exhibitions of paintings by local featured artists, and offers a variety of classes, as well. If you’re looking for a unique gift, The Little Art Shop also offers the arts and crafts of 30 local artists.
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTISTS
As you go through each art gallery, don’t forget to show your support for the local artists who work to bring culture and inspiration to everyone in the community. Prints and original pieces will be available at the galleries you visit – if you’ve got a friend or loved one who loves art, this is the perfect time to get them a truly special gift for the holidays!
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'Tis the Season in Beautiful Benicia! Looking for a magical holiday shopping experience? Skip the mall crowds and discover the charm of downtown Benicia. Our historic First Street transforms into a winter wonderland, where local merchants offer unique treasures you won't find anywhere else. From handcrafted art to gourmet delights, each purchase supports our vibrant community of small business owners. Take a break between shops to savor seasonal specials at our waterfront restaurants, or join us for festive community events that capture the true spirit of the season. As you stroll past twinkling lights and decorated storefronts, you'll discover why Benicia is the Bay Area's hidden gem for holiday shopping. Let's explore just a few fantastic spots for your 2024 holiday shopping adventure: 
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HAUNTED HISTORY: BAY AREA GHOST HUNTING!
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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 . 
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