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 through 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 will be in Arts Benicia "Art of a Community" 2025 exhibit, May 31 – July 20, 2025

Arts Benicia, 1 Commandant's Lane, Benicia

Public Reception: Saturday June 7, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Karen Leoni is the Featured Artist for the month of May at the Benicia Plein Air Gallery. Her “Sea and Sky” exhibition features a collection of both plein air and larger studio pieces. Karen’s body of work was inspired by painting trips along the California coastline from Sonoma to Carmel’s 17 Mile Drive to Laguna Beach and beautiful beaches in between. It showcases colorful waters amidst the more muted tones in the rocks and cliffs that we all know so well from visits to our coast.

Color harmony is a always a key element in Karen’s paintings and with this selection of paintings she has explored a variety of color themes. She says: “It is my hope that the viewer will be happy with my interpretation of the interesting and diverse scenic areas where land meets water in California. It is teeming with life and beauty.”

Please stop to see show this solo show from May 1 thru May 25. You can also visit Karen when she is at the gallery on Friday, May 2 and Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10. The gallery is open 11-5 every Thursday-Sunday. 

Samantha McNally

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

Public Reception: Saturday June 7, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Maria and Samantha have paintings in the Valley Art Gallery, March - October

1661 Botelho Drive

Walnut Creek

Maria SantoStefano and Samantha McNally 

Jessica De Jesus

Also Jessica will be opening up her home studio for the first week of East Bay Open Studios

 May 31-June 1 in Walnut Creek. Details are here

Karen Leoni

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

MaryLou Correia

 Catherine Fasciato has been juried into the American Impressionist Society's 26th Annual Juried National Exhibition and the Carmel Plein Air Festival, May 12 - 18, 2025.

She has also 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 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

California Coast           24x30           Oil on Canvas

Marylou's painting, "Mothball Fleet" will also be in the "Art of a Community" 2025 exhibit at Arts Benicia

May 31 – July 20, 2025

Karen's painting, "Incoming" will also be in the Art of a Community 2025 exhibit at Arts Benicia

May 31 – July 20, 2025

Public reception: Saturday June 7, 4:00 - 6:00pm

"Reflections" by Chris Naughton, AIA
May 29 thru June 29

The Benicia Plein Air Gallery is honored to announce Chris Naughton, AIA, as the featured artist for the month of June. Chris, an architect and accomplished pastel artist, will be presenting his final show at the gallery: "Reflections."

With years of experience and a profound appreciation for the arts, Chris has developed a distinctive style that captures the subtle beauty of reflections through the delicate medium of pastel. This exhibit will showcase a range of works exploring various levels of reflection—both literal and metaphorical—through vibrant colors, nuanced textures, and masterful technique. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Chris at the gallery on June 14th, 21st., and 28th An artist reception will be held on June 14th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. These events offer a special chance to engage with Chris, learn about his creative journey, and gain deeper insight into the expressive possibilities of pastel painting. Chis is retiring from the gallery in July. This final exhibition is a rare opportunity to experience the artistry of a painter and architect whose work has left a lasting impression on our community. We warmly invite you to join us throughout June to view his stunning collection.

Jessica has a painting in the "Art of a Community" 2025 exhibit, May 31 – July 20, 2025

Public Reception: Saturday June 7, 4:00 - 6:00 pm