Upcoming Events at First Street Arts
June 24 - July 24 Vote for us in Best of Benicia 2025
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July 3 - August 31 Summer Show with Featured Artists MaryFrances Kelly-Poh and Ok Kyong Hanrahan
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July 12, 5:00-7:00 pm Reception with Featured Artists MaryFrances Kelly-Poh and Ok Kyong Hanrahan
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July 16, 11:00-1:00 Open Gallery with MaryFrances Kelly-Poh. Bring your own project to work on in the company of other artists.
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August 20, 11:00-1:00 Open Gallery with MaryFrances Kelly-Poh. Bring your own project to work on in the company of other artists.
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September 4 New show starts with Featured Artists Barrie Robinson and Annette Laurel Batchelor
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September 5-19 Where's Doña Benicia?
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September 13, 2025 5:00-7:00 pm Reception with Featured Artists Barrie Robinson and Annette Laurel Batchelor
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September 17, 11:00-1:00 Open Gallery with MaryFrances Kelly-Poh. Bring your own project to work on in the company of other artists.
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October 1-31 Scarecrow Contest
As you stroll downtown during the month of October you'll be greeted by scarecrows fashioned by downtown businesses. Vote for your favorite!
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October 18, 1:00-5:00 pm Witching Wine Walk
​Witches descend upon downtown to sample wine at participating businesses—dare to join them? Costumes are welcome.
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October 25, 10:00 am Halloween Costume Contest and Sidewalk Stroll
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November 6 New show starts
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November 15, 2:00-4:00 pm Reception and ornament sale
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November 27 Gallery closed for Thanksgiving
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November 29, 1:00-5:00 pm Wine Walk & Shop Small
Celebrating Small Business Saturday, shop Downtown Benicia while tasting fine wines at participating businesses.
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December 5, 6:00-9:00 pm Holiday Open House
​Enjoy beverages, treats, and traditional Christmas Carols while shopping for holiday gifts.
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December 13, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Holiday Parade and Market
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December 25 Gallery closed for Christmas
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January 8, 2026 New show starts
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January 17, 2026 2:00-4:00 pm Reception​




Look for our member Artists at these events around town

May 31 - July 20
Arts Benicia
1 Commandant's Lane, Benicia
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Featuring works by
MaryFrances Kelly-Poh
Ebba Navas
and many other local artists.

Would you like to join us? See our About Us page for information about becoming a member artist.

Plein Air Painting Events with Solano Land Trust
Click the links for details:
July 20 Rush Ranch
August 23 King Swett Ranches
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