Benicia Plein Air Gallery Artists
Suzanne D'Arcy
Catherine Fasciato
Jessica de Jesus
Karen Leoni
Samantha McNally
Jean Purnell
Iris Sabre
Maria SantoStefano
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Benicia Plein Air Gallery
307 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
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
Member News
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.
Mike's June art display at the Benicia Plein Air Gallery is a mixture of painting subjects and styles. He says: "I tend to use bright colors and most of my art blends both urban and rural perspectives. As a founding member of the gallery it is rewarding to see how the quality of work and artists has grown over the last 15 years."
Mike will be at the gallery on Friday June 21, as well as Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 26, 27 and 28 from 11-5 to meet visitors. Please stop by and visit.
Jessica's painting, "Meadow View" was accepted into Yosemite Renaissance 41 and will be "on the road" for the next year in this traveling exhibition. The show is currently on exhibit at the Yosemite Gateway Art Center and will travel to other galleries in Central California. Learn more at yosemiterenaissance.org.
Samantha, Maria, Karen and MaryLou have paintings in Art of a Community 2026
June 6 – July 19, 2026
Arts Benicia 1 Commandant's Lane, Benicia
The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, June 6, 4 – 6 pm, as part of the Benicia Arts Festival.
Karen Leoni
Samantha McNally, Maria SantoStefano, Karen Leoni and MaryLou Correia
Jessica de Jesus
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
During the Benicia Plein Air paint out on June 6, the public is invited to participate in a “Paint Like Jerrold Turner“ event which pays homage to one of the founders of our gallery. A drawing will be held to award the finished painting to one of the participants.
Samantha has a painting in the Epperson Gallery exhibit,
"A Place I've Never Known", May 30th – June 28th
Reception: May 30th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1400 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA 94525. Open 11-5, Friday- Sunday. (510) 787-2925
Samantha McNally
Karen has 3 paintings in the annual Maritime Art Exhibit: Surge at the Coos Art Museum.
Reception and Maritime Dinner Celebration on Sunday May 2 from 6-9PM.
The show will be from May 2 through July 12.
235 Anderson Ave Coos Bay, OR
Samantha has 2 paintings in the Lamorinda Arts Alliance show at the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery, Benicia Public Library
150 E L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
June 30 to July 29
Reception: Saturday, July 18 from 3:30 -5:30 pm
Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday – Sunday 12 – 6 pm
Samantha has 3 paintings in the "Wonder of Watercolor", a California Watercolor Association Signature Member Show at the Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont CA
June 6 to 28, 2026
Samantha McNally, Micaela Marsden, Mike Dadasovich, Iris Sabre,
MaryLou Correia and Catherine Fasciato
Samantha, Micaela, Mike, Iris, MaryLou and Catherine have paintings in the "Slopes of Diablo"
at the Valley Art Gallery. June 6 to August 11.
661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Palm Court Walnut Creek, CA
Jessica's painting, "Lost Sierra Icon" (Acrylic on panel) will be in the Fresh Works XIV show at the Harrington Gallery from June 5 - Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Over 40 artists have been painting in and around Benicia for the full week before the sale. They will be showcasing their best pieces fresh off the easel, each reflecting the unique spirit of Benicia, for judging and for sale on Saturday, June 6. We are excited that this year’s exhibit coincides with the larger Benicia Arts Festival happening throughout downtown Benicia.
Please join the gallery for this annual event which promises all of this new art work from the week along with food, fun and community spirit.
Exhibit Officially Opens: 11am
Awards Ceremony: 11:30am
People's Choice Award: 4:30pm
We look forward to seeing all of our Benicia friends and making new ones on Saturday.
