Visual Arts
Benicia is home to painters, sculptors, photographers, wood turners, illustrators, metal smiths, ceramicists, jewelry designers and other artists, with studios scattered throughout the city, but primarily concentrated in Benicia’s intriguing Arsenal arts district.
Traveling to the Benicia Arsenal is much like falling into the White Rabbit’s hole. The Wonderland Adventure begins by passing through large wrought iron gates and taking several forks and bends in the road until the waterfront district of the Arsenal is before you. This area holds mystery and edginess with a mix of history and industry. Artists share space with galleries, event facilities, antique and furniture stores, manufacturers, and an active port. The buildings range from historic to converted factory plants.
OPEN STUDIOS
The Arsenal’s twice-yearly Open Studios events (May and December) are second-to-none, in part due to the Arsenal’s nearly 80 artists being concentrated into a relatively small, walkable area. In contrast to most open studios events, visitors are able to park their cars and walk to dozens of artist studios, making it possible to see much more art than at other similar events.
ART WALK
Benicia Art Walk is on the second Saturdays in June, July, September and October from 2-7 p.m. on First Street in downtown Benicia. Tour 11 amazing galleries hosting the fun with great art, live entertainment, small sips and interesting activities. Look for the blue banners or pick up the 2019 Benicia Art Walk brochure and map to find your way. More info is available on Facebook.com/BeniciaArtWalk.
ART GALLERIES
Arata Art Gallery
637 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 297-6151
Arts Benicia
991 Tyler Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-0131
Benicia Plein Art Gallery
307 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 297-5903
Cavallo – a Milinda Perry Gallery
117 East F Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 816-1655
Estey Gallery
216 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 748-1336
Gallerie Renee Marie
1038 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 480-5501
Gallery 621
309 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 746-6211
Happy Life Pottery
632 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 742-3411
HQ Gallery
333-D First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 319-1136
Jen Tough Gallery
942 Tyler Street, Suite E
Benicia, CA 94510
(833) 278-5683
Lindsay Art Glass
109 East F Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 748-1336
The Little Art Shop
129-E First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 781-8262
Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Gallery
Benicia Public Library
150 East L Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 746-4343
Once Upon a Canvas
129-J First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-1842
HISTORIC CRAFTS
Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers specializes in handmade historical wallpaper used for restorations in the Victorian, Arts & Crafts, and Modernism styles. Tours can be scheduled by appointment by calling (707) 746-1900.