HQ Gallery press releases
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HQ Gallery's New Show Opens October 31
The exciting new “Celebration” show opens Thursday Oct. 31st and continues through December 29th with new art and new artists! Painters Barb Duvall and Annette Laurel Batchelor are the Featured Artists, with a reception on Saturday November 9th from 5-7 pm. Come for music and refreshments, and see a wide variety of pieces from 16 artists.
The November 9th reception is also the opening of HQ’s annual ornament sale, with many original, one-of-a-kind ornaments made by HQ Gallery artists! Shop the holiday tree as well as the small pieces display for great holiday gifts.
HQ is proud to welcome two new members to the gallery, Kyle Gerner and Thomas Seabury. They show their unique perspectives on the world around us through their photography.
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HQ Gallery's Fall Show Opens September 5
Photography and collage are highlighted in this show’s featured and guest artists.
Featured Artist photographer Ok Kyong Hanrahan is known as “The Bird Woman of Benicia.” She is often seen out at dawn with her extended lens taking intimate shots of birds that most of us didn’t even know we had in Benicia, like the bald eagles.
Featured Artist Tibby Lerner began as a traditional photographer and has transitioned into photo collage and design using photographs that she takes in many diverse environments.
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HQ Gallery Featured Artist Barrie Robinson Creates Magic From the Mundane
By Dina Farris Appel
HQ Gallery features member artists with each show, and the current featured member is assemblage and ceramics artist Barrie Robinson. When asked if she is an artist, Robinson says that she prefers the term maker; “I have always been compelled to make things.”
HQ Gallery's Home Town show opens July 5
HQ Gallery opens its “Home Town” show with a silent Art Auction beginning Friday, July 5th at 11:00 a.m. Art from HQ members will be included in the auction and can be viewed in the gallery and on their website www.hqgallery.net, on Facebook and Instagram. Bidders must come into the gallery to place their bids, Thursdays through Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
HQ Gallery's Grand Opening and Art Weekend
On Saturday, May 4th, HQ Gallery is celebrating the Grand Opening for its new, expanded space in downtown Benicia, coinciding with Benicia Art Weekend, a city-wide celebration of local artists.
The Grand Opening reception is from 2-4 pm on May 4th, with goodies and member artists in attendance.
New Show and Classes at HQ Gallery
HQ Gallery is proud to present its new, expanded space with the next show Thursday, February 29th through April 28th.
In honor of spring, it’s called “Wild Things” featuring painters Jeanette Kanozik and Dina Appel, along with 13 more member artists. Sculptor Elizabeth Denton continues as the Guest Artist.
Reception for the show is Saturday, March 9th from 2-4 pm. Flutist Jim Kovalcik will be providing the music.
HQ Gallery now has art classes!
Artist Ebba Navas has another jewelry making class on March 11th from 1-4 pm. In this class, you will make a wire-wrapped gemstone pendant and hang it on a silver-or gold-toned chain. Cost is $75 including materials. For more info call or text 707-980-3368.
Beth Grimm, master photographer and artist, is teaching iPhone art on March 4th, 11th, 18, and 25th, from 10 am to 12 pm. $100 for all 4 classes or $35 for an individual class. Contact beth@bethgrimmcreativearts.com or call or text 925-787-0890.
HQ Gallery Featured Artists: Life Experiences Equal Richness of Artistic Expression
By Dina Farris Appel
HQ Gallery features two of their member artists with each show, and the current featured members are photographer Dan Suzio and painter Ebba Navas.
Although their work at first appears to have nothing in common other than its beauty, there are interesting commonalities that appear to a perceptive viewer! What could a subtle photo of an ancient rusted-out car interior have in common with a bright and juicy abstract painting?