The Pence Gallery will have a new collection of pastel landscapes by Patricia Prendergast along our staircase. Since retiring from a career as a computer programmer, Patricia has been able to indulge her love of nature and art. She chose pastels as the best medium to portray the serenity of the landscape of her native […]
The search for the figure has inspired sculptor Marc Lancet’s artistic practice for decades. Harkening back to ancient goddess figures from prehistoric Europe, Japan, and pre-colonial wooden sculpture from Africa, Lancet builds totemic female figures on a grand scale. He works with wonder and mystery in the studio - with an inspired attention – aiming […]
Lisa Jetonne’s interest in categorizing and labeling our natural environment offers a critical reflection on how and why we order natural objects. Using ceramics to record all the varieties of the earth’s geological as well as botanical wealth, Jetonne creates multifaceted installations that echo natural history museum displays. As she writes, “I deconstruct information and […]
Celebrating the artists who have painted as part of our Garden Tour event, this exhibit includes landscapes, outdoor scenes, and still-life subjects by over twenty local painters. Some of the participating artists include Chris Kidd, Janet Crittenden, Linda Clark Johnson, Marlene Lee, Pete Scully, and many more. On display: May 1-30, 2021 The Pence […]
The 2021 Davis Feminist Film Festival is coming up on May 28, 29 and 30. The festival is free and all films will be streaming online at https://davisfeministfilmfestival.sparqfest.live. This year we are showcasing over 50 films from across the globe. The festival showcases independent documentary, narrative, and experimental film in order to highlight and […]
Due to COVID-19, the District has stopped in-person community outreach events, keeping health and safety our highest priority. While we will not be hosting a formal Memorial Day program, the Davis Scouting groups have graciously volunteered to help honor our Veterans by placing flags. Individual flags, along with our internal roadway flags will be placed […]
Ever since George Floyd's murder, the Davis community has urged City Council to take action to address police brutality and systematic racism. We are demanding the creation of a public safety department independent from the police, that would be staffed with mental healthcare professionals and social workers. Next year's budget is being decided now. We […]
Lemon Meringue Pie is our Spring pie favorite! We will make deliciously tart lemon filling and sweet meringue, no blow torch needed! This is a beginner-friendly pie. However, if multitasking isn’t your thing, doing this with a friend only makes it more fun! When: Saturday, May 29th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm Cost: $15 Instructor: […]
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