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06/15/2026

Today was a big day at the gallery. After many months of evolving, transforming, and revealing what it wanted to become, the totem has taken on a new life.

✨ Introducing The Peaceful Gatekeeper ✨

A gentle watcher and keeper of sacred space, this ceramic totem stands as a symbol of wisdom, peace, protection, and renewal. An owl crowns its presence, while a Tree of Life guarded by two crows reminds us of the interconnectedness of all living things. Roses, a rising snake, rainbows, and a blue bird weave together a story of compassion, transformation, hope, and joy.

Created as a sanctuary in symbolic form, The Peaceful Gatekeeper invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the wisdom that lives within our hearts.

If you’re in Benicia, swing by the courtyard and say hello to its sweet presence. You may find it has something to share with you.

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06/14/2026

With grateful hearts, we closed the doors on Urban Decay yesterday.📸✨

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to support photographers Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton. Your enthusiasm, conversations, and appreciation for film photography and the beauty found within forgotten spaces made this exhibition a tremendous success.

It was a true joy to have emerging photographer Thomas Diaz as a featured artist in this exhibition. Thomas has a remarkable ability to see beyond the surface, creating images that are both thought-provoking and rich with story. We are excited to follow his artistic journey and hope to welcome him back to the gallery again someday.

To everyone who visited, shared the show, and supported these artists—thank you for helping celebrate the enduring magic of analog photography and the stories hidden within urban landscapes.

Be sure to follow both Thomas Diaz Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton Kevin Denton as they continue their creative adventures behind the lens.

Today is your last chance to experience Urban Decay: An Analog Elegy at Varis Gallery!Featuring the film photography of ...
06/13/2026

Today is your last chance to experience Urban Decay: An Analog Elegy at Varis Gallery!

Featuring the film photography of Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton, this exhibition explores the beauty, history, and quiet poetry found in forgotten places through the timeless medium of analog photography.

Join us today from 11 AM–4 PM at 301 First Street, Downtown Benicia for the final day of the exhibition.

We’d love to see you before the doors close on this incredible show.

06/13/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday, is your last chance to experience Urban Decay at Varis Gallery.

Featuring striking film photography by Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton, this exhibition explores the beauty, history, and quiet poetry found in forgotten places through the timeless medium of analog photography.

Join us from 11 AM – 4 PM for the final day of the show and take time to immerse yourself in these evocative images before the exhibition closes.

📍 Varis Gallery
301 First Street, Benicia, CA

We look forward to seeing you!

06/06/2026

Urban Decay is open today, Saturday, June 6!

Step into a world of forgotten places, weathered textures, and the beauty found in the passage of time. Our photography exhibition, Urban Decay, is on view today, and photographers Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton will be here all day, ready to talk with visitors about their work, creative process, and the stories behind the images.

Come explore the exhibition, meet the artists, and experience these striking photographs up close.

We’re open until 5:00 PM today. We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!📸

06/04/2026

Urban Decay — Final Two Days📸

Experience Urban Decay, a photography exhibition featuring the work of local photographers Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton. Through abandoned spaces, weathered structures, and forgotten places, these images reveal the beauty that emerges as time transforms the built environment.

Every photograph in this exhibition was captured on film, bringing a richness and authenticity that celebrates the art of analog photography.

Final exhibition dates:

📅 June 6 & June 13
📍 Varis Gallery
301 First Street, Benicia, CA

Join us before the show closes and experience these remarkable photographs in person.

05/31/2026

What an incredible Opening Day and Reception for Urban Decay! 🖤

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. The support for both artists was truly overwhelming, and we are so grateful for the enthusiasm, conversations, and connections shared throughout the day.

If you missed the opening, there are still opportunities to experience the show:

📍 Friday, June 6 | 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Friday, June 13 | 11 AM – 4 PM

We hope you’ll stop by and spend some time with this powerful exhibition. Thank you again for making the opening such a memorable success!

05/30/2026

🎞️ OPENING DAY! 🎞️

Urban Decay opens today at Varis Gallery!

Join photographers Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton as they share their latest film photography collection, capturing the beauty, grit, and stories found within forgotten places and urban landscapes.

📍 Varis Gallery
301 First Street, Downtown Benicia

🕚 Gallery Hours Today: 11 AM – 4 PM
Opening Reception Tonight: 5 PM – 7 PM

Come meet the artists, explore the exhibition, and experience these compelling images up close. We look forward to seeing you!

Urban Decay is officially installed and ready for opening day this Saturday!Join us at Varis Gallery on May 30th from 11...
05/29/2026

Urban Decay is officially installed and ready for opening day this Saturday!

Join us at Varis Gallery on May 30th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, with an Opening Reception from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

Meet the artists Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton, who will be at the gallery all day to talk about their exhibition, creative process, and have their film cameras on display.

Come experience a powerful collection exploring texture, atmosphere, and the beauty found within urban landscapes and decay. We can’t wait to share this show with you!

05/27/2026

Reminder! ✨

Join us this Saturday, May 30th, for the opening of Urban Decay at Varis Gallery featuring photographic interpretations of urban decay on film by Thomas Diaz and Kevin Denton.

📍 Opening Reception
May 30th | 5–7 PM

📅 Show Dates & Hours
Saturday, May 30 | 11 AM–4 PM
Saturday, June 6 | 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday, June 13 | 11 AM–4 PM

📍 Varis Gallery
301 First Street
Downtown Benicia

Experience striking film photography that captures the beauty, texture, and forgotten stories hidden within urban landscapes. We hope to see you there!

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Benicia, CA
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