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 felt it her whole life, but like so many, she got busy. She got married, had two children and poured years of work and dedication
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 Day adventure. Whether you’re celebrating with your kids, your bestie or your partner, we’ve got you covered on the planning!
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. Mogilka’s show, “The Elusive Muse,” opens just as the gallery announces its 2023 call for entries. Natalie Nelson, the Pence Gallery’s director and curator, explains
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 and wearable design. The installation, co-curated by Professor Susan T. Avila and Design MFA student Cristina Gomez, spotlights creations that combine global shoemaking traditions and
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 Artist! Ceramics for Kids Weaving for All Ages Mission Statement Davis Arts Center helps the Sacramento region’s youth cultivate the visual artist within, fostering creativity,
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, announces a fall season that brings together acclaimed artists seeking to define and reclaim identities, histories and visual vocabularies through media ranging from oil paintings
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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