Join hundreds of art lovers and artists for Arts Benicia’s 15th Annual Gala fundraising event, featuring the work of dozens of the region's finest artists. Artwork to be auctioned includes paintings, original prints, drawings, photographs, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, and glass. This is a perfect opportunity to add to or begin your collection of original artwork, support your local arts organization, sample great food and drink from local eateries, and dance to live music at Benicia’s classiest, and most festive event.
This year's participating artists are:
Brad Adams ~ Michael Aidan ~ Julie Alvarado ~ Hugo Avianto ~ Nikki Basch-Davis ~ Flora Baumann ~ George C. Berticevich ~ Ramona Beville ~ Brigitte Bize ~ Kari Brink ~ Janet Brock ~ Lana Carter ~ Carin Coleridge ~ Joanne Corbaley ~ Denali Crystal ~ Carol Dalton ~ Lowell Dalton ~ Lori del Mar ~ Kate Delos ~ Hedi B. Desuyo ~ Warren Dreher ~ Mark Eanes ~ John Ebersole ~ Jan Eldridge ~ David Ernst ~ Catherine Fasciato ~ Sue Ferro ~ Kathleen O'Connor Flores ~ Sara Gallagher ~ Sylvia Colette Gehres ~ Robert Gonsowski ~ Cliff Gustafson ~ William Harsh ~ Fred Hoskins ~ Terry C. Hughes ~ Madeline Ibrahim ~ Michael Ingle ~ Ray Jackson ~ Lorri-Marie Jenkins ~ Rob Jenkins ~ John Jonas ~ Marty Jonas ~ Mike Kendall ~ Connie Kirk ~ Irena Kononova ~ Roswitha M. Kress ~ Dennis Kukkola ~ Ronna Leon ~ Sol LeWitt ~ David Lindsay ~ Biganess Livingstone ~ Teeda Lo Codo ~ Dori Maggart ~ Michael Marcus ~ Joseph Martino ~ Jody Mattison ~ Joan McCarthy ~ Susan McGuire ~ Connie Millholland ~ Michael S. Moore ~ Larry Morace ~ Judi Morales-Gibson ~ Cheryl Morgan ~ Kate Moriarty ~ Gayle Muehring ~ Ebba Navas ~ Michael Navas ~ Manuel Neri ~ Christopher Newhard ~ Norman Nicholson ~ Richard Nonas ~ Michael Nourot ~ Bob Nugent ~ Leroy Parker ~ Laura Paulini ~ Stan Peterson ~ Stan Peterson ~ Anne Petty ~ Robert Quarrick ~ Jan Radesky ~ Gregg Renfrow ~ Mark Roberts ~ Mary Roche ~ Susan Marcus Sachs ~ Scott Silberman ~ Barbara Silverman ~ Doug Simon ~ Clorinda Smith ~ Stephen Smyers ~ Joyce Snyder ~ Heather Sparks ~ Dee Steiner ~ Kary Stickney ~ Patsy Taylor ~ Phil Taylor ~ Ehren Tool ~ Toby Tover-Krein ~ Jerrold Turner ~ Tony Michael Vecchio ~ Nina Wanielista ~ Bonnie Weidel ~ Derek Weisberg ~ Helen Westcott ~ Robin Winters ~ Anne Wolf ~ Elizabeth Wooley ~ Sabina Yates ~ Erika Von Zoog
CLICK HERE to view photos from past years' Art Auctions & Galas...
Years ago in an empty warehouse in Benicia's lower arsenal, an event took place that inaugurated the transformation of a neighborhood with a blaze of light and music. Artists, art lovers, and many curious citizens gathered for the first of what was to become Benicia's classiest and most festive art event and Arts Benicia's most important fundraiser. The arts community and Arts Benicia have grown and developed substantially over the past decade, receiving regional recognition and contributing significantly to the cultural life of the area. The auction is a fantastic party, but it's also one of the best local exhibitions of work, emblematic of the energetic and diverse community to which Arts Benicia belongs. This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 29, from 6pm-12 midnight.
Well-known artists, local stars and emerging talent are well represented. In addition, there will be a silent auction so newcomers who aren't as comfortable with the back-and-forth excitement of the live auction will have an opportunity to collect from their favorite artists. The gala attracts new and experienced art collectors from all over Northern California.
This year all art to be auctioned can be previewed before the Auction, beginning on September 15, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance at the Preview Exhibition, and $30 on the night of the event.
On Saturday, September 29, the silent auction runs from 6 to 10 p.m., the live auction from 8 to 9:30 p.m., and the live music is from 10p.m. until midnight. Refreshments will be available.
The event takes place at the Arts Benicia Gallery, 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114 in the Benicia Arsenal district. For more information, visit our website at www.artsbenicia.org or call (707) 747-0131. email: info@artsbenicia.org
Arts Benicia is a non-profit organization with a contemporary gallery exhibiting the work of selected fine artists and artisans of California with emphasis on Benicia artists. Adjunct activities include art classes and workshops, talks by exhibiting artists, poetry readings, slide shows, as well as music and dance events. Arts Benicia is the City of Benicia's official arts body promoting culture and the arts in the area.
Note about Proxy Bids: For those who cannot attend the art auction in person, please contact Arts Benicia before the auction date if you would like to arrange a Proxy Bid on a specific art piece.
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BENICIA
991 Tyler Street,
Suite 114, Benicia, California 94510
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email: info@artsbenicia.org
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