Amazing gallery filled with art from local artists! My husband and I wandered in here during the…read moreweekly farmers market to check out a sale they were having. We weren't expecting to buy anything since we were in the middle of shopping for vegetables, but we were pleasantly mistaken. We saw one particular painting hanging on the wall and knew that it would be perfect for a big empty wall in our house - we've been passively looking for some art to hang there for months, and this piece spoke to us! For an original piece on canvas, the price was very reasonable. The artist is Mimi Wirth - a woman local to Martinez which makes the painting even cooler. The painting itself was quite large but we managed to fit it in our 2 door Honda with some interesting maneuvering, and after even more clever choices involving a ladder on a staircase, it's now on our wall. OSHA would not be pleased by any of those choices, but we are very happy with the painting and will be back to peruse this gallery regularly!

I have purchased a few pieces from here, my kids and I have been drawn to certain pieces and they…read moreare now hanging in our home (which brings us a lot of joy). My review has to do with the interactions, or lack thereof, of the artists who staff this gallery. I walk in here frequently, as I regularly shop the farmers market on Sundays and this gallery is right next to it. The staff here tend to interact in a friendlier manner with the older, white patrons. This is not a one-time occurrence but a regular thing, so regular in fact that my 12-year old commented on it. Perhaps it's because they think we're not going to purchase anything, but it is a major turnoff. I also think they could add some diversity to the list of artists who display their work here. This won't stop me from frequenting this gallery when I'm in the area, but something to keep in mind if you've never been here before or are not familiar with the area.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this place. A friend and I signed up for the…read more"Ladies Night Out" and were in for a fun surprise. We had no idea what to expect going in, but we were extremely happy to see such a cute and intimate set up! The host, Jennifer, planned this night SO WELL. She had macaroons, cookies, coffee/tea for us to enjoy, with relaxing music playing in the background. Jennifer also had a massage therapist, Anna, join and offer each of us a massage (amazing!). As for the activity itself, the watercolor painting was really fun and relaxing to do. We were able to turn our watercolor art into cute bookmarks. (Stickers, hole punchers, and tassels were all provided!) On top of everything provided, we even got a small gift bag to take at the end of the night. My friend and I can't wait to take another one of Jennifer's classes in the future

Had a wonderful relaxing art class at Once Upon A Canvas! I loved her wide variety of activities…read moreand goodies! The class was focused on self care/mindfulness which I absolutely loved! It's been a long week and this was just what I needed. She had someone there to do massages, had tea, coffee, yummy sweets, key chain making, and a beautiful art project. I drove all the way from Sacramento to attend with my mom and I would absolutely drive all the way back down here again to take another class here. Can't wait for my next class!!

Amazing place! Fantastic atmosphere! Wonderful people!…read moreFor the first time in my life I visited this place on Mother's Day, 2016. My mature friend, who is print-maker artist takes art-classes in this gallery for many years. Actually she invited me for the Gallery Special Event on that day. It was such a lovely experience! I met a lot of nice people, I saw a lot of beautiful local arts! I was very fascinated! If you love arts, if you would like to be involved in art activities, please come!!! It is the place!

We came out to see the works of a fellow Sacramentan in a juried show at the Arts Benicia Gallery…read more(Collages and other mixed media). We enjoyed the show and the (new) art studio taking over this re-birth of a waterfront area. Next time we are in the area , we plan on stopping to see the following shows.

Amazing and beautiful I love it. Since I am a local it's a great thing to do on a lazy day with…read morethe family

From the owner: 'A Community Art Experience in UNITY' AHM Creates Works of…read moreArt & Projects. We Promote Artists Display, Exhibit and Provide Services through our Outreach to aid in the Development of Arts Culture in the communities interested in Creating Opportunities for Positive Change the Arts! Art Hall MCAMO Project is a CommUNITY of Artists, Friends, Local Businesses and Organizations Dedicated to Creating Community Projects that Educate, Encourage Creative Engagement and Promote Cultural and Community Appreciation and Pride.

Wonderful little gallery with original works by 12 Plein air artists. They have oil paintings,…read morewatercolor paintings, and pastel paintings. They make awesome gifts.

Thirteen local artists show in this 3000+ sf commercial space in Benicia. We are so lucky that we…read morelive in a place that talent explodes beyond words and at the end of the day, there is fresh art everyone. The Bencia Plein Air Gallery exhibits change and rotate with work from local artists. I came in out of the blue, interested in what I find remarkable works. The space is also wonderful for venues and gallery walks... except for Benicia, this is the one and only. If you like art or have a space that needs a little something, come here and support local talent. I can tell that so much here is of up most quality and originality. You will not be disappointed. The prices of art varies but like i said, surely there is something for everyone.

I had a large lithograph fall off the wall and break the very expensive frame…read more Mario repaired it & cleaned the surface. Excellent work.

I loved working with Bay Frames! I went out of my way from Sunnyvale to Fremont to use their…read moreexpertise for a Chinoiserie painting, and it was completely worth it. He thoughtfully considered my entire room and patiently walked me through multiple framing options across different styles and price points before we finalized the perfect one. Highly recommend for anyone looking for expert guidance and a truly personalized experience.

Disappointing experience…read more Not a good experience Purchased an expensive wool and viscose area rug that was recommended by one of their designers. They neglected to inform me the material the rug is made of cannot be professionally cleaned. If it is cleaned it will never look as good as it did when it was new, and the overall quality will deteriorate much faster compared to a wool or synthetic rug. Evidently the viscose shrinks and the rug can shrivel. I found this out today when I scheduled professional carpet cleaners to come out to clean it. They refused to clean the rug. I have pets and the designer knew this. If I had known this I would have NEVER purchased the rug. I have also experienced issues with communication. I purchased a painting that ended up not working for me and asked if they had recommendations on where I could resell it. I never got a reply.

Thank you, Shannon! She has been a huge help. Over the course of a few months, we bought a new…read moredining set (Saloom brand); a new sofa, swivel chair/ottoman (Robin Bruce/Rowe) and a lovely new bedroom wool rug (Jaipur Living brand). I'd been putting off these purchases for about two years, because the thought of figuring out West Elm, Crate and Barrel, vs. online-only retailers was so daunting, and I wasn't looking forward to spend money on stuff that could be a total dud. Pros: -- Saves a TON of time. I had already spent hours on websites with no idea what I really wanted. I took a few ideas from Instagram, pics of our actual spaces to Shannon, and in a few days, she narrowed it down to 2-3 amazing options that totally fit our requirements and budget. (She was VERY respectful about budget- she was frank about what spending less or more money would get us, and was honest about what budget was realistic or not, and for stuff that was over budget, provided great cheaper options) -- **If you can afford West Elm et al, you can afford Countrywood** and get even more bang for your buck in terms of quality. I'm sitting on COMFY GORGEOUS DOWN-FILLED COUCH CUSHIONS as I write this for the same price as a sofa with a thin piece of latex cushion from Article. -- Great, expert advice so you get colors, materials and construction that actually makes sense for your life, not just whatever is cool on Instagram Cons: This is actually more of an FYI. They work with a lot wholesale-only furniture brands that only sell through decorators/retail, and anything custom will take a few months(!!!) especially because of COVID. Shannon does know which options are easier/faster to get, but if you really fall in love with a certain piece, be prepared to wait. But honestly, I've read online reviews of people ordering West Elm for a chair, and it taking MONTHS with NO actual updates. In my case, I emailed Shannon, she calls the factory, and I got shipping updates by the next business day.

Over the years, we have purchased many items from Cole's Interiors. The furniture was higher…read morequality at a reasonable price. Customer service is outstanding. Our last purchase was a comfortable one recliner. About a weak after receiving it, we noticed one of the legs was broken. We then called Cole's to report it. The Manager decided to replace it with a brand new chair.. That's what I call Great service. Thanks again.Chuck S .

Needed shutters repaired that I purchased 10+ years ago from Cole's. Service tech was terrific…read more Fair price and job well done.

Wharf a beautiful art shop for all your gift giving, enjoyment of art made by local artists, and…read morein a beautiful location, down at the waterfront on First Street. You will see something new with every visit with twenty five artists showing their creations. Love this place such nice people there to help you find that perfect one of a kind gift. They are open seven days a week, and a perfect halfway destination to meet up with friends.

An amazing art gallery and gift shop sitting on the waterfront with a large representation of art…read morein so many styles - fused glass, jewelry, oil paintings, fiber art, pottery, sculpture, graphics, woodworking, watercolor the list goes on and on. Staffed by friendly member artists who are knowledgeable and ready to help you find a unique gift or statement piece. Inside the only indoor mall in Benicia at the bottom of First Street. So much to see!