Benicia Artists Open Studios

On May 6 and 7, from 10 am to 5 pm each day, scores of artists who make up Benicia’s well known vibrant artist community will open the doors of their studio spaces for visitors to experience the activities of their creative world through Benicia Artists Open Studios. Visitors can ride a SolTrans Shuttle free of charge between Benicia’s Historic Arsenal District where a number of artist studios are clustered and the downtown First Street area where glass blowing studios, galleries and other art venues are located. Artists welcome the opportunity to share their work through demonstrations, conversation with guests, and sale of original art. Open Studios is Arts Benicia's most highly attended annual event with attendance exceeding 4,000 in past years. A keepsake catalog of artwork from participating artists will provide a map to artist studios, galleries, and sponsoring organizations. Admission is free and open to the public.