Annual Arts Benicia Members’ Exhibition,
Artwork by Robert Anke
Explorations in Monochromatic Art
March 16 – April 28
Leah Rosenberg, Juror
Just as the common phrase “shades of grey” refers to a state of uncertainty or ambiguity, the use of a single color or hue in painting leads to the suggestion of ideas and questions rather than a definition of reality. By reducing a painting or artwork to a single essential hue or color, the viewer is invited to focus on issues such as shape, space, design, composition, tonality, and form. This exhibition will showcase exceptional monochromatic artwork in a wide range of genres and mediums.
Artwork by Carol Dalton
I. We. They. Celebrations of Gender
June 1 – July 21
Thea Quiray Tagle, Juror
Expressions of gender diversity and identity through art and storytelling create an environment where gender diversity becomes relatable, natural, and beautiful. Arts Benicia, a non-profit art center in Benicia, CA, invites artists to submit works for I. We. They. Celebrations of Gender is a juried exhibition of artworks expressing and celebrating ideas of gender as a central theme. Themes to consider include personal journeys.
Era (She/Her), artwork by Nina Katz
A Stitch in Time: Contemporary Textile & Fiber Art
August 17 – October 6
Aimee Le Duc, Juror
From their origins as practical crafts of protection and warmth to impractical expressions of our creative imaginations and stories, the evolution of fiber arts parallels and tells our own histories. This is a juried exhibition that seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding works related to the fiber medium.
Identity, artwork by Akiko Suzuki
Animalia
October 26 - December 15
Isabella Kirkland, Juror
There are over 1.5 million known species of animals, including humans. New species continue to be discovered, while present species evolve and sometimes disappear. This juried exhibition seeks to showcase artists’ representations of the animal world, including the place of the human species and human activity within the larger animal universe.
Bird with Words, artwork by Marsha Balian
MORE EXHIBITIONS with ARTS BENICIA PRESENTS
Arts Benicia Presents is an adjunct, outreach program of Arts Benicia. Through this program, Arts Benicia hosts twelve member-artist solo and group exhibitions per year. Exhibitions are juried by the Arts Benicia Presents Committee. Exhibitions are located in Happy Life Pottery and the Benicia City Council Chambers.
ARTS BENICIA EXHIBITION ARCHIVES
Our online archive dates back to 2009 featuring dozens of Arts Benicia Gallery exhibitions with hundreds of participating artists. Take a few minutes to check out the archives, remember when, and be reminded of the excellent exhibitions program that the Board and Staff have put together year after year.
