
Lusting for Light
Breaking tradition to work in the Arts Everyone who makes has felt it. There’s an itch, an unease—almost a scream inside—telling you you need to make. To create. Ashley Villanueva

Breaking tradition to work in the Arts Everyone who makes has felt it. There’s an itch, an unease—almost a scream inside—telling you you need to make. To create. Ashley Villanueva

Don’t phone it in with grocery store flowers this Valentine’s Day (okay, unless they’re from Nugget — those are pretty great). Instead, take your person on a uniquely Davis Valentine’s

This month, the Pence Gallery opens a solo exhibition of figurative paintings and drawings by Kelley Mogilka (see below), the award recipient for the gallery’s Emerging Artist Award in 2022.

The UC Davis Design Museum’s latest exhibition “From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis” showcases the Los Angeles-based shoe designer’s colorful and creative footwear that bridges contemporary art

The Davis Arts Center is excited to announce their Winter classes! Registration for Winter classes is currently open. Grow Your Inner Artist! Painting & Drawing for Kids Grow Your Inner

Explore the Downtown Davis art scene in a free, self-guided art walk each month.
Check out these events and more at galleries, art studios, and businesses in Davis.

2nd Friday ArtAbout is a monthly self guided artwalk exploring art installations and receptions at galleries, art co-ops, and businesses in Davis. This free event offers art, activities, live music, and opportunities to converse with featured artists.

Loie Hollowell and Roy De Forest solo shows join ‘Young, Gifted and Black’ survey The Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at the University of California, Davis,

2nd Friday ArtAbout is a monthly self guided artwalk exploring art installations and receptions at galleries, art co-ops, and businesses in Davis. This free event offers art, activities, live music, and opportunities to converse with featured artists.

Solidarity Space and I-House Davis are seeking digital artwork to be placed at the Solidarity Space Davis in Central Park.
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