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CURRENT EXHIBIT

Kindred Spirits

Loretta Boyce and Jean Purnell present Kindred Spirits, an exhibition at the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery at the Benicia Public Library, November 12 through January 6, 2026. 

Loretta and Jean met a few years ago as classmates at Rossmoor Art Center, in Walnut Creek. By spring of 2023, they were regularly painting on location all over the East Bay. They found themselves to be kindred spirits, many times trying to meet up with a plein air group that could not find, and ultimately finding their own favorite places, up and down the coast, from Fort Bragg to Cambria. Both artists employ a "loose impressionist" style of artwork while also exploring more abstract ideas and ways of expression.

UPCOMING EXHIBIT

Bruce Pope presents Everyday Life, an exhibition at the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery at the Benicia Public Library, January 11 through February 22, 2026. 

The exhibition "Everyday Life" at the Marilyn Citron O’Rourke Art Gallery, features Bruce Pope's captivating exploration of ordinary moments through a creative lens. This collection captures the essence of daily experiences and human interactions, transforming them into visual narratives that resonate with depth and curiosity."Everyday Life" offers an invitation to engage with the overlooked beauty of daily scenes, encouraging personal interpretations and emotional responses.

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Every fall the Art Gallery Committee meets to decide what projects will be displayed during the year. Exhibits appear for a period of four to six weeks.

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