at the
Benicia City Council
April 24 – July 24, 2017
Mary Shaw & Celeste Smeland, Co-curators
Artists’ reception, Thursday, May 25, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Participating Artists: Nikki Basch Davis, Grace Cohen, Catherine Fasciato, Betsy Kendall, Sandra Summerfield Kozak, Robert Schwiebert, Alice M. Stern, Gregory Vasgerdsian, Thomas Wojak.
Photo – “Autumn Reflections” by Robert Schwiebert
“All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was” – Toni Morrison
We began planning this exhibition a year ago – when California was nearing its sixth drought year. The idea of water was more about a sense of deprivation, than abundance. Now, after a year of above average rainfall we can once again experience the beauty of water through lush green hills, full lakes and rivers, and snow capped mountains. And while Governor Brown declared that the drought is officially over, our memories still hold visions of parched landscapes, wildlife dying of thirst and dry riverbeds. It is in keeping these memories that we can more deeply respect the preciousness of water, its power and fragility, and its beauty.
The Beauty of Water exhibition is supported by grants from the Community Sustainability Commission and the Benicia Arts and Culture Commission. We are grateful for their generous support.
Receptions at City Hall are supported by the Benicia Arts and Culture Commission.
Benicia City Hall
250 East L Street
Benicia, CA
More About Arts Benicia Presents
To participate as an artist in Arts Benicia Presents, you must be a member of Arts Benicia.
For more information, email mary@artsbenicia.org