Nature is a source of inspiration for artwork of all mediums. Forma Natura: Nature as Source is a juried exhibition that showcases artists’ representations of the natural world.
Artwork by Andrew Lincoln.
Next Generation 2025
March 22 - May 4, 2025
Arts Benicia is proud to present the creative talents of the Next Generation of artists with this exhibition created specifically for Benicia students. Teachers select artwork by student artists ranging from kindergartners through high school seniors from all Benicia schools.
Artwork by Eric Wicklow, Benicia Middle School
Art of a Community 2025
May 31 – July 20, 2025
Art of a Community 2025 exhibition is the annual members-only show featuring artwork by our artist members.
Artwork by Janis Anton
The Art of Theatre
August 16 - October 5, 2025
Lordy Rodriguez and Wendy White, Co-Curators
Many visual artistic components are also essential to the theatre, including theatre and set design, costume design and creation, masks and props, and character creation. Arts Benicia, a non-profit art center in Benicia, CA, will present The Art of Theatre, a curated exhibition that seeks to showcase artists’ representations of the various visual arts components of the theatre world.
Artwork by Francesca Borgatta
Where the Spirit Meets the Bone: Grief and Healing
October 25 - December 14, 2025
Diane Williams, Juror
Grief and loss are universal human experiences, causing complex emotions, thoughts, and feelings that are difficult to express verbally. The various mediums and styles of art provide a vehicle for individuals to describe and communicate their feelings in a tangible way that can be shared with others. Arts Benicia, a non-profit art center in Benicia, CA, invites artists to submit artwork for Where the Spirit Meets the Bone: Grief and Healing,* a juried exhibition that seeks to show how expressive art-making provides a vehicle to communicate feelings of grief and loss and creates a safe space for healing.
Artwork by Michele Heather Pollock.
* Used with permission from Lucinda Williams’ in acknowledgment of her music Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone (inspired by Millar Williams’ poem Compassion).
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 Exhibition Committee and Staff have put together year after year.
