December
7-8
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December 12-13
Thursday and Friday night: 6 to 9 p.m.
December
14-15
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find original,
fascinating and flat-out gorgeous gifts at this fine art and craft show
and sale at Arts Benicia. Meet the Makers is a benefit sale that offers
prints, framed art, jewelry, pottery, art glass, and small sculptures
crafted by artists and artisans. The event is designed to delight a
holiday shopper's creative streak and fit their budget as well. Festive
refreshments will be available. Admission is free.
A few of the many artists participating in Meet the Makers include Robert
Chapla, painter; Mike Marcus, fused-glass jeweler; Anthony Riggs, printmaker;
Mark Untener & Tina Funcich, potters; and Pam Adams Frey, photographer.
In addition to Meet the Makers, Benicia will host other fine art and
craft events: Three glass making artists from Benicia: Nourot, Smyers
and Zellique will host a four day Open House Thursday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday December 5, 6, 7, & 8, from 10AM to 5PM at 675 & 701 East
H Street in Benicia. Glass blowing demonstrations will be continuous
during the four day event. Also, a number of Benicia Arsenal Artist
Studios will be taking part in the 3rd annual Unorganized Unauthorized
Open Studios and Blues Jam on December 7th & 8th. Visitors to the area
can be assured of finding truly unique gifts.
Arts Benicia Gallery is located at 991 Tyler Street, Suite 114 in Benicia’s
Arsenal district. Admission is free.