Fall Collection

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! 

Carol Tarzier will be teaching Portraits from Photographs through Rossmoor Art Association.

June 6 to July 10, 10:30 am - 1:45 pm Register here

Carol has been accepted into the Carmel Art Festival, May 12th - 18th, and into the Sonoma Plein Air Festival, September 8-14, 2025.

Carol Tarzier

Michael Dadasovich

Michael Dadasovich is back in the gallery for April and May showing his exciting new works and ready to greet new patrons and old friends.  JoAnn McMahon will be back with new paintings in June. 

Maria SantoStefano

Maria SantoStefano's painting, Shanny of Chicago, is in Let the Fur and Feathers Fly show at the Epperson Gallery, 1400 Pomona Street, Crockett. March 22nd, 2025 - April 20th, 2025.

Opening Reception March 22nd, 2025, 4-6 pm

"Here and There” showcases Jessica’s artistic journey through the Sierra Nevada and local landscapes, capturing the essence of both untamed wilderness and urban motifs. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Jessica integrates her love for travel with her painting practice, often starting with plein air studies before developing larger works in her studio.

“What I love about plein air painting is being forced to work quickly and confidently as the light changes so fast,” says Jessica. “In winter, when I’m in the mountains, I also have to work against the biting cold—sometimes even painting through ice crystals forming on my paper.”

 
While Jessica’s passion lies in high-altitude mountains and lakes, her fascination with bridges and industrial landscapes adds a dynamic contrast to this collection. Primarily working in watercolor and gouache, she also introduces acrylic and oil into this exhibit.

Jessica will be present at the gallery on April 11, 12, 19, and 27, offering visitors a chance to engage with her and explore her creative process. A closing reception will be held on Sunday, April 27, from 12–4 PM, where a limited number of giclée prints will also be available for purchase.

Jessica de Jesus is an award-winning artist whose work has been recognized in local and international exhibitions. She serves on the board of the California Watercolor Association and is the newest member of the Benicia Plein Air Gallery. Recent honors include the Yosemite Award in the California Watercolor Association’s 55th International Exhibition and 1st Place in the 2024 Valona Plein Air Event.

Based in Walnut Creek, CA, Jessica finds endless inspiration in the golden hills of Mt. Diablo and the Sierra Nevada, fueling both her creativity and deep connection to nature.

Samantha McNally

Samantha's painting, "Arts Benicia" will be in the Art of a Community 2025 exhibit, May 31 – July 20, 2025

Maria and Samantha have paintings in the Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek.

March - October. Reception: Saturday, April 5, 4-6 pm

Maria SantoStefano and Samantha McNally 

Jessica De Jesus

Jessica has this painting in Fresh Works XIII, March 29 – May 17, 2025
Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton, CA

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 5 | 1–3PM

ALSO:

Jessica will be opening up her home studio for the first week of East Bay Open Studios on May 31-June 1 in Walnut Creek. Details are here

Jessica De Jesus

Jessica De Jesus has a painting in the Yosemite Renaissance 40 exhibit. March 15 – May 25, 2025
Yosemite Gateway Art Center, 40982 Hwy 41, Oakhurst, CA
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 22 | 5–8PM

MaryLou Correia

Mary Lou Correia will be joining a Painting Residency at Ruth Bancroft Gardens, April 8th - 18th. Ruth Bancroft Gardens is located at 1552 Bancroft Road in Walnut Creek. Mary Lou will be presenting a workshop on April 16th in the Gardens, and a pop-up Sale on April 19th and 20th. Mary Lou is showing with "Verdant Valleys" at The Gallery at Studio 55 Martinez, 55 Howe Rd, Martinez. The show runs through April 20th.

 Catherine Fasciato has been accepted into the Oil Painters of America 34th National Juried Exhibition at the Herrig Center for the Arts, 888 Avenue of the Arts, Bradenton, FL. 

Catherine has been accepted into the Carmel Plein Air Festival, May 12th - 18th.

Catherine Fasciato

Leslie Golden will be participating in the Eastbay Open Studios event on the weekend dates of May 31, June 1, 7 and 8. Her studio is located at 1 Gable Lane in Lafayette and is open between 9 am and 5pm.

In addition, she welcomes guests to her Lafayette studio anytime by appointment. 

Leslie will also have a show at the Orinda library during the month of July featuring views of Mt Diablo.

Leslie Golden

Karen Leoni

 Karen Leoni is participating in the “Verdant Valleys"  exhibit through April 20 at The Gallery at Studio 55 Martinez
55 Howe Rd Martinez, CA