Benicia Art Walk Returns September 11, Honoring the Memory of 9/11
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Benicia Art Walk: September 11, 2021
Local Galleries Honor the Memory of 9/11
This Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, and the City of Benicia will be honoring the memory of the event during Benicia Art Walk on First Street, from 1pm-5pm.
While visitors this weekend will still be able to enjoy the fun & inspiring art galleries and breezy downtown experience of Benicia Art Walk, several of the galleries participating in the event will also be featuring photographs and art remembering the nearly 3,000 people from 93 nations lost to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93.
Flag Memorial
Benicia Fire Department will mark the anniversary by honoring the 343 firefighters and all those who perished that day with a flag memorial on the lawn adjacent to the gazebo in City Park, at First Street and Military West. Visitors are encouraged to stop by, honor, reflect, and share in this day.
Fire Department personnel will be there from 7 a.m. until sunset. Benicia bagpiper, Lloyd Christiansen, will offer a tribute at 6 p.m.
Free to Everyone
The Benicia Art Walk event is free to the public, and there’s always plenty of free street parking nearby.
If you’re not sure where to start, look for the blue banners hanging in front of each gallery, or pick up the 2021 Benicia Art Walk brochure and map.
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, guests can pick up an Art Passport
and then get it stamped at each of the participating galleries for a chance to enter a $200 drawing to be redeemed at an any of the eight galleries.
An All-Day Experience
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
The gallery offers a packed schedule of activities in September. Visitors will find original watercolor artworks by featured artist Samantha McNally. Participants in the gallery’s Scavenger Hunt will have an opportunity to win a prize painting donated by McNally.
A new art exhibit entitled, ‘Autumn Days’ is on display showcasing original paintings, drawings, photography, ceramics and more, created by 20 local member-artists.
Live music
will be performed by Marcy Orendorff on acoustic guitar and vocals, playing a mix of classic and contemporary folk. A fun specialty of Marcy’s is creating an original ‘song-on-the-spot’, upon request.
129 First Street, in the Tannery
The gallery will have a painting demo by Connie Millholand from 1 – 3:30 p.m. and will be streaming powerful photos from the 9/11 tragedy.
637 First Street
The gallery is participating in a unique charity auction of original art. Ten local artists have modified a dozen different mannequins to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to various charities. Arata Art Gallery (along with HQ Gallery and Estey Gallery at 216 First Street) will display the mannequins until the September 14 auction at the historic Jefferson Street mansion. The auction will be a vaccinated-only event from 5 – 7 p.m., offering free parking and free admission. Stop by the galleries for a preview.
733 First Street
The paint-your-own ceramic studio and gallery offers quality handmade art for sale and local Benicia souvenirs.
129 First Street, in the Tannery
In honor of 9/11, the gallery will celebrate the gift of life with music and joy, while honoring and remembering those who lost their lives tragically so many years ago. Featured artist Jessica Robinson will be in the gallery from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. sharing her clay creations.
Entertainer, singer and rock violinist Gary Krohn will perform from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
307 First Street
Mary Lou Correia is the gallery’s featured artist in September. Her exhibition “September, Colors of Joy,” will be on display September 7 – 30. The show features a collection of works painted during the pandemic.
309 First Street
The gallery will not participate in this month's Art Walk while they move to their new location at 920 First Street, Suite 203. Join them in October for the Benicia Art Walk!
632 First Street
Stop by to view the watercolor realism by Berkeley-based artist, Susan Cady McAllister, for this one day only. In addition, they’ll have a new, never-before-seen, special collection of gorgeous mermaid mugs by artist Amy Stellato and her husband David. These mugs are a collaboration of hand-made artistry and wheel-thrown functionality and are a rare offering from this very busy husband-wife team!
The gallery’s owners are collaborating with Arts Benicia to present the contemporary paper collage work by Virginia George, inspired by Mid-Century Modern artists including Henri Matisse, Slender Calder, and Jean Arp. Stop by for refreshments and art appreciation.
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