What: Next Generation

When: March 7 – March 24, 2013

Where: Arts Benicia Gallery

991 Tyler Street, Suite #114

Benicia, CA, 94510

Press Contact:

Laura Buchan

Programs Coordinator

707.747.0131

info [at] artsbenicia.org



Activities at the Galley in conjunction with the exhibition:



Opening Reception: Sunday, March 10, 3:00-5:00 PM


Presentation by Arts Educators Susan Bunch and Susan Watts: Thursday, March 14, 7:00-8:30 PM The focus of the presentation is “How has art education changed through the years and how can parents encourage their children’s creativity”


Family Art Day: Sunday, March 17, 1:00-3:00 PM Free & Open to the Public


Arts Benicia supports the talent of the Next Generation of artists with this exhibition of artwork created by Benicia students. The work of students ranging from seniors in high school through Kindergarteners will be displayed in this diverse representation of creative expression. Participants will come from private and pubic schools and afterschool programs.

This celebration of youthful creativity began in 1996 at Arts Benicia with great support from the community. After a long hiatus Executive Director Larnie Fox revived the program in 2010. This is grand collaborative effort between the educational leaders of our community, their students, familes and Arts Benicia. This is an opportunity for Benicia’s youth to gain awareness of their artistic possibilities as well as to professionally highlight their talents.

Arts Benicia, a non-profit visual arts organization, gallery and arts education center, is located at 991 Tyler St., #114 in Benicia’s historic Arsenal district. The gallery is open from 12 to 5 Thursday through Sunday during exhibitions. For more information regarding this exhibit and other Arts Benicia events, please call 707-747-0131, e-mail info [at] artsbenicia.org, or visit http://www.artsbenicia.org.