Art Solano 2026

Art Solano 2026
October 24 – December 20, 2026
Glen Helfand, Juror

Art Solano 2026 celebrates the arts and artists of Solano County, of all 2D and 3D visual media, and video. Open to all artists in Solano County and to artists whose main art studio resides in Solano County. Cities in Solano County include Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun City, Rio Vista, Vacaville, Vallejo, and CDP’s Allendale, Hartley and Green Valley.

Arts Benicia, a non-profit art center in Benicia, CA, invites Solano County artists to submit entries of any subject for this exhibition. 

Deadline for Entries:  August 2, 2026 (11:59 pm Pacific Time)

Jurying of entries: August 4-15, 2026
Notification to artists: August 18, 2026
Hand Delivery of artwork: October 1-2, 2026, 1-4 pm
Delivery of shipped artwork: September 28-October 2, 2026 (no later than October 2)
Members and Exhibition Artists Preview: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6 - 7 pm
Opening Public Reception: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4 - 6 pm
Close of exhibition: Sunday, December 20, 2026
In Person Pick-up of Artwork: December 22, 2026 1 - 4 pm (or by appt)
Return Shipped Artwork: begins December 22, 2026

All 2D and 3D media and video accepted. 2D work may not exceed 36” in width or 72” in height, including the frame. 3D work may not exceed a 36” x 36” footprint. Please contact staff regarding installations or works with special size requirements. Works shown previously at Arts Benicia are not eligible.

Juror, Glen Helfand
Glen Helfand is a writer, critic, curator and professor in the Grad Fine Arts Program at California College of the Arts. His writing about art, culture, and design have appeared in Artforum, Aperture, The Guardian, Photograph, SFMOMA Open Space, W, and many other publications and exhibition catalogs. He has organized exhibitions for the de Young Museum, the San Jose Museum of Art, San Francisco Art Institute, the Mills College Art Museum, Art Toronto, the San Francisco Main Library and numerous alternative and commercial galleries.

GALLERY LOCATION
1 Commandant's Lane, Benicia, CA 94510

GALLERY HOURS
Thursday - Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, during exhibitions. The gallery is closed between exhibitions.

CONTACTING ARTS BENICIA
Staff often works remotely. The best way to reach staff is via email or leave a phone message: Jean@artsbenicia.org; 707-747-0131.

ABOUT ARTS BENICIA
Arts Benicia is a community-based non-profit organization offering diverse and relevant exhibitions in its gallery and at other venues in Benicia, and providing engaging public programs, creative workshops for adults, and inspiring youth arts educational programming. Located in the Commanding Officer’s Quarters, an 1865 mansion in the historic Benicia Arsenal, Arts Benicia has been a vital part of the Bay Area regional art scene for over 38 years, supporting artistic development and enriching the larger community.

POLICIES
Arts Benicia has a history of selling artworks at every exhibition. Upon sale, a check and purchaser information will be mailed to the artist within 30 days after exhibition closure, to the address provided in the Exhibition and Consignment Agreement. Artists receive 60% on the sale of their work. Arts Benicia, a non-profit organization, receives 40%. Arts Benicia also bears all the sales transaction fees and collects and reports sales tax on artwork sales.

Entry fees are not refundable. Only use the member entry price if you are a current member, otherwise your entry will not be juried.

Exceptions for late delivery of artwork cannot be made.

RELEASES AND WARRANTIES
Artists agree to release Arts Benicia for damages in shipping or delivery. Artworks are insured while they are at the gallery. Our gallery includes a security alarm system and a security camera system.