To align with current public health and state directives regarding COVID-19, we’ve postponed Benicia Open Studios weekend, May 2-3, 2020, with the goal of producing the event in late September, 2020, if circumstances allow. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe!
Benicia Open Studios is Arts Benicia’s most highly attended annual event with more than 2,000 visitors! Well known for its vibrant artist community, each year scores of artists open the doors of their studio spaces throughout Benicia’s Historic Arsenal District and all over town, providing a unique glimpse into their creative world.
Visitors can ride a SolTrans Shuttle free of charge between the Arsenal and downtown and explore artist studios on Jackson and Tyler Streets in the arsenal, see glass blowing, tour galleries and other venues on First Street, speak with artists about their work, watch demonstrations, and purchase original art.
A full-color, informative catalog containing artwork images from participating artists, studio locations, way finding and Open Studios maps will be available in the Arts Benicia gallery during Open Studios weekend. Some artists will be in their own studios, while others are being hosted in local businesses. Many are represented through galleries. Preview the 2019 catalog here.
If you have questions call the Arts Benicia office: 707-747-0131, Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm.