Benicia Plein Air Gallery Artists
Suzanne D'Arcy
Catherine Fasciato
Jessica de Jesus
Karen Leoni
Samantha McNally
Christopher Naughton
Iris Sabre
Maria SantoStefano
Carol Tarzier
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Benicia Plein Air Gallery presents a year-round exhibit of work by all of our gallery artists showcasing a colorful variety of media and styles.
Drop by to see what's new!
Catherine Fasciato's painting "First Light at Cypress Cove" has been selected for the California Art Club’s 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University in Orange, CA. The show runs from Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – Sunday, October 26, 2024.
Catherine Fasciato
Samantha McNally
Three Benicia Plein Air Gallery Artists have been accepted into the Lamorinda Arts Alliance Exhibit at Main Street Arts in Martinez. "Delighted by Light" is showing during the months of September and October. The Reception is 6-9 on Friday, September 6th during Martinez First Fridays. Come and vote for the People's Choice Award!
Benicia Plein Air swept the top honors at the 2024 Valona Plein Air Paint Out. First Place went to our newest member, Jessica de Jesus. Second Place to Maria SantoStefano. Third Place to MaryLou Correia. Thanks to Judge Warren Dreher, and to Gerald Epperson and his team for bringing this fun event back to the Epperson Gallery!
Leslie Golden
The Benicia Plein Air Gallery is delighted to announce Chris Naughton as the featured artist for the month of September. Chris, an architect with a passion for painting, will be displaying his remarkable talent in pastel paintings.
With years of experience and a deep appreciation for the arts, Chris has dedicated himself to honing his skills as a pastel artist. This show will feature “Urban Landscapes” of cities both far and near. Through his vibrant use of colors and delicate strokes, Chris brings scenes to life, evoking emotions and transporting viewers into his world of artistic expression.
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Chris on September 7th, 14th, and 21st at the gallery.
The artist reception will be September 14th 1:00pm – 4:00pm. These special occasions offer art enthusiasts a chance to engage with Chris and gain insight into his creative process and discover what makes pastel painting so distinctive and exciting.
The Benicia Plein Air Gallery is honored to display Chris Naughton's exceptional pastel paintings throughout September. This exhibition presents a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts to explore the world of pastel artistry and engage directly with the artist. Mark your calendars and join us at the gallery to experience the unique and exciting world of Chris Naughton's pastel paintings.
MaryLou Correia
We are participating in
Several of the Benicia Plein Air Gallery artists will be participating in the Mendocino Open Paint Out, September 16th through 23rd. Mary Lou Correia, Catherine Fasciato, Iris Sabre, and Carol Tarzier will be in the event.
https://www.mendocinoartcenter.org/mopo
https://www.visitmendocino.com/event/mendocino-open-paint-out/
Iris Sabre
Karen leoni
Karen Leoni will be showing work with the Slopoke Western Art Show, Sept 27-29, Flag Is Up Farms, located at 901 East Highway 246 in Solvang, CA. The reception will be held Friday September 27th from 5-8 pm.
Iris Sabre will be participating in Paint Sausalito!, the weeklong paint out event sponsored by the Sausalito Center for the Arts at 750 Bridgeway in Sausalito. Iris will be painting along with 20 other Plein Air artists on the streets of Sausalito from Monday, Sept 2 through Saturday, Sept 7th. Each artist will also have ten other paintings on continuous display in the Center. The reception and awards ceremony will be Saturday, Sept 7, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The exhibit will be up in the Sausalito Center for the Arts through Sunday, Sept 29.
Iris Sabre
