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! 

Jessica De Jesus and Samantha McNally have paintings accepted into the California Watercolor Association's 55th International Exhibition. February 15 to March 23, 2025.

Piedmont Center for the Arts

801 Magnolia Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611

Jessica De Jesus and Samantha McNally 

Leslie Golden's show BENICIA Impressions! will showcase a memorable variety of scenes from the beautiful town of Benicia, including its serene waterfront, the historic train station, and the charming, vibrant downtown. Come see your favorite locations or find out if you can spot yourself in her paintings. This year Leslie is focused on exploring the use of soft edges in her work, capturing a unique sense of place with each painting. If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a painting that highlights the beauty of Benicia, this is an exhibit you won’t want to miss.

She will be greeting visitors Saturday and Sunday, Feb 1 and 2 and also the following week Friday and Saturday, Feb 7 and 8.  Please stop by to say hello and share some snacks with Leslie between 11am and 5pm.

MaryLou Correia and Samantha McNally 

MaryLou Correia and Samantha McNally have paintings in the aRt Cottage show in Concord,

"All Creatures Great and Small". 

January 8 to February 28

Reception Saturday, January 11 from 2-4pm

Our March Featured Artist is Suzanne D'Arcy beginning February 28 

Carol Tarzier will be showing paintings in Studio Gallery's Auction to benefit the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank. The Auction will run from Thursday, Feb 20 to Sunday, Feb 23.
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Carol Tarzier will be teaching through Rossmoor Art Association. Her class "Fruit Flowers Flora and Food - The Still Life in Oils" will be held Fridays 12:30 - 4:30 in Studio One in Rossmoor in the Gateway Complex. The class runs for ten weeks starting Friday Jan 10th through March 14th.

Carol is also running a Figure Lab through the Rossmoor Art Association. The Figure Lab meets Wednesdays 1 pm - 4 pm. Please visit and sign up at www.rossmoorart.com.

Carol Tarzier

Christopher Naughton will be teaching Introduction to Pastel Painting, starting Saturday, February 22, 2025, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm through Arts Benicia. Join Chris in this introductory class to understand and appreciate Pastel Paintings as a dynamic and immediate way to express yourself. No other media offers the versatility, and power of pastels to create your vision as an artist. This class will focus on beginning and intermediate techniques.
“No other medium gives one the chance to make an immediate impression!” - Edgar Degas

https://artsbenicia.org/painting-classes/

Christopher Naughton

MaryLou Correia, Leslie Golden and Samantha McNally 

Three of our Gallery members have paintings at the Moraga Art Gallery with the Lamorinda Arts Alliance.

January 8 to March 23, 2025

Mary Lou Correia will be showing her oil painting, "Mothball Fleet Egret Territory".

Leslie Golden will be showing her oil painting' "Laura’s Lantern ala John singer Sargent".

Samantha McNally will be showing her watercolor, "Bee". 

Please join them for the reception on Saturday, January 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. 

Moraga Art Gallery
432 Center St, Moraga, CA 94556

(925)376-5407