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! 

Catherine, MaryLou, Maria and Samantha have paintings in the Valley Art Gallery 

1661 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek

March 2026 to September 2026

Maria SantoStefano, Catherine Fasciato, MaryLou Correia, & Samantha McNally

All of us at Benicia Plein Air Gallery are honoring Jerrold Turner, Benicia artist, who passed away February 14. Jerry was the initial inspiration for our little group of plein air painters that worked in and around Benicia. He coined the name "DaGroup". He was a member of Gallery 621 in Benicia. We all have great memories and stories about his sense of humor and kind-hearted personality. We will miss him. Here are two of his paintings showcasing his diverse style and a great talent. 

Jerrold Turner

Catherine Fasciato

Catherine's painting, Sunset Sparkle, 16"×29", oil on linen panel, has been accepted into the 115th Annual California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition at The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University in Orange County, CA from June 13 - September 13, 2026.

An award-winning artist, MaryLou Correia’s inspiration arises from observing nature and man’s gentle intrusion into it. The September show is a collection of oil paintings expressing her deep connection with nature. Influenced by the Impressionists’ use of brilliant, sensuous layers of color, she observes the grace and beauty of nature to capture a vignette in time. Painting loosely with exuberant brush strokes, her vibrant color combinations express the changing moods of the landscapes. The subtle use of figures stirs the viewer’s imagination. Challenged by painting pure landscape with only the hint of human presence, her paintings encourage the viewer to appreciate and preserve landscape for future generations.

For me the adventure is the process of painting," says MaryLou, "the meditative, absorbing challenge of capturing the moment, a sense of the place. Painting is my way of cherishing nature and welcoming the surprises and the unexpected gentle creatures I meet along the way.”

This year paintings highlight Benicia parks, coastal adventures in Cambria, Sonoma and Maui. The community is invited to meet the Artist for a reception with light refreshment Saturday September 5 at 1 pm and also on September 19 and 26.

The artist is available for interviews:
Featured Artist: MaryLou Correia
Phone: (925) 909-6075
E-mail: marylou@mlcorreia.com
Website: www.mlcorreia.com

Maria and Jessica are showing new paintings in the latest front gallery installation at the Epperson Gallery, currently celebrating its 30th anniversary.

1400 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA 94525. Open 11-5, Friday- Sunday. (510) 787-2925

Maria SantoStefano and Jessica de Jesus

Samantha McNally

2026 Paint Out

The Benicia Plein Air Gallery Paint Out was a smashing success. Over 40 Artists from near and far painted for a week in and around Benicia and concluded the week by displaying their best works for this one day exhibition and sale. This year's event showcased not only incredible talent but also the beauty of our surroundings, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts within our community. Thank you to all of the artists and congratulations again to all of the winners!  

Samantha has 12 paintings in the Benicia City Council Chambers with Arts Benicia.

June 15 to September 21. 

Benicia City Hall: 250 East L Street., Benicia

During the Benicia Arts Festival, the public participated in "Paint Like Jerrold Turner" and then a winner was chosen at random from everyone who entered to win the free drawing. Congratulations to Alexia Valle, winner of the painting!  

Catherine Fasciato's painting First Light at Cypress Cove, Oil, 14"×18" was juried into the American Impressionist Society 27th Annual National Juried Exhibition

Exhibition dates are September 4-October 3, 2026. Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, Oregon.

Jessica de Jesus

Jean Purnell's work, "Waiting for Dusk," was juried into "Arts Solano 2026" at Arts Benicia. The exhibition runs from October 24 – December 20, 2026, Glen Helfand served as Juror.

Jean Purnell

Samantha has been invited to judge the Capitola Plein Air Festival again this year. They have a panel of three judges to choose the winners on Sunday, November 8. Come see the show! 

Karen Leoni

Karen was juried into the Annual Exhibit and Sale at the Favell Museum in Klamath Falls, OR. The exhibition runs from September 9 – October 31, 2026.