Small Group Presentations & Workshops
I’ll be sharing some thoughts on the ways in which nature influences my work with a local garden club this winter. I’m excited to present my work to avid gardeners in an intimate setting. Recently I exhibited some collage at Adkins Arboretum. There was a buzz of interest that built up surrounding my process. This resulted in two workshops this winter […]
Adkins Arboretum Exhibition
It was a lovely Spring Day for the opening of “Evidence of Meaning” at the Adkins Arboretum in Maryland. The art was appreciated all around, and we are hopeful that a workshop will spin off of the interest generated by my intricate work on paper. Mary McCoy shares her perspective on the work for this […]
An Afternoon in Arden
The Arden Craft Shop Museum and Archives Committee Presents: An Afternoon with the Artist Celebrating our exhibition Authors of the Ardens Demonstration on simple bookmaking and Art Exhibition with artist Susan Benarcik Sunday, April 24, 1-3 pm At the Arden Craft Shop Museum I will have a small exhibition of work which incorporates paper and text, and will […]
Rhythmic Chaos
at Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery March 4th – 24th The Mezzanine Gallery highlights work of Delaware artists who have, or hope to receive an emerging artist or established artist grant award. This was my first exhibition as a Delaware artist, and an excellent opportunity for me to design a new body of work for […]
New Hand Crafted Books at the DCCA
Next time you need a unique and affordable gift, stop by the DCCA store, located just inside the front doors. The selection is amazing; prints, clocks, cards, pottery, jewelry, and now my accordion books and photo albums! It’s hard to leave without at least one special hand-crafted treasure by a local artist. Members get a great discount… another […]
Sculptural Installations With Found Materials
I find it challenging to make artwork out of unlikely materials and find the responses of viewers delightful -when they finally recognize what they are looking at. Because my relationship with the natural world is at the forefront of my practice, I use natural and found materials, principals of alchemy, and ecology to design and build […]
Collage, Gouache & Encaustic
In response to the Facebook Art Challenge, there is expressed interest in seeing more of my collage, encaustic and gouache work, I’m happy to know that there is so much appreciation for this type of work. My NEW web site is under construction, and the current website susanbenarcik.com doesn’t cover the collage, encaustic, and gouache […]
Challenge Yourself: Continuing Education at DCAD
What are you waiting for, the Spring classes at DCAD are awesome… especially mine. No art experience is necessary. Are you inspired by nature, but don’t really know how to integrate it into your artwork? This is the class for you: Inspired By Nature: Organic Forms | 2D & 3D Investigate, recreate, and design 2 […]
Highlands Art Garage -The Best Stop on the Art Loop
The best stop on the Art Loop… The Highlands Art Garage- a new and exciting arts education venue offering unique classes and workshops. Friday, February 6th To mark the official opening in our new location at 2003 West 17th Street in Wilmington, Rich Bockman, Linda Celestian, Rich Pierce and I will be on hand to answer questions regarding […]
New! Continuing Education Classes at DCAD
Come take a class with me at DCAD!!! Spring Catalogue:http://issuu.com/dcadcomm/docs/cecatalog_web/1?e=0 NEW MEDIUMS / NEW PERSPECTIVES SIX SESSIONS Wednesday Apr. 1 – May 6 6 PM – 9:15 PM In this 6 session course, have fun experimenting with a variety of creative mediums that will improve your capacity to trust your intuition while working with […]