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Call to Artists – Stairway Display

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Interested in displaying your work at the Pence Gallery in 2022? We are looking for artists like you! Every month, the Pence features a new display of work along our stairway from emerging local and regional artists. We would love to bring in some new artists to our gallery! The space strictly allows for 2D […]

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Pence Gallery Call to Artists – “2020”

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

There is no fee to enter. Artwork may address, but is not limited to, the following: Black Lives Matter, the wildfires, the election, sheltering in place, and COVID-19.

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UC Davis Arts: “Guardians: Spirits of Protection”

Cruess Hall 375 California Avenue, Davis

“Guardians: Spirits of Protection” is a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design. Now, you can view this magnificent piece at the UC Davis Design Museum through April 24. The installation showcases a series of sculptures created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau. She crafted them from objects and flotsam that washed […]

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The Artery: Whimsical Hats and Unique Felted Wraps

Artists' Cooperative of Davis 207 G Street, Davis

Artery Hours:  Monday through Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm Second Friday, November 12: Open until 9 pm Sunday: Noon to 5 pm The Artery presents "Whimsical Hats and Unique Felted Wraps" by Lucy Della Rosa. Her show, October 29 to November 21, ushers in the holiday season with a burst of colors and textures. […]

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Art of Solidarity: Call for Art

Online Submission

Solidarity Space and I-House Davis are seeking digital artwork to be placed at the Solidarity Space Davis in Central Park. We will design selected pieces into a vinyl wrap collage and install them at the Solidarity Space on the concrete base of the existing green, metal surrounding. This call is open to hobbyists, doodlers, poets, […]

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Gallery 1855: Zen Du Exhibition

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

Zen Du is a multimedia artist. For her, the study of unconscious impulses and the exploration of authentic qualities of materials have long interested her artistically. Her work expresses, investigates, and inquires about spirit and matter, unconsciousness and logic, clairvoyance and doctrine, natural and aesthetic, all of which she has observed since childhood. All of […]

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Pence Gallery: Quintessential California, Landscape Painting by Karen Fess-Uecker and Teresa Steinbach-Garcia

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

In Quintessential California, artists Karen Fess-Uecker and Teresa Steinbach-Garcia communicate their passion for the California landscape into exceptional paintings. The two artists draw upon the vibrant and dynamic elements of the scenery before them, and in turn, transfer the magic of nature to viewers through their art. Visit this two-person exhibit and find yourself enveloped […]

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Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

The Pence’s annual fine art & craft sale is full of jewelry, scarves, ceramics, and festive holiday items, all created by artists working in our region. Marcia Smith’s quirky sculptures and Ian Bassett’s elegant pottery will return to the Pence, as well as jewelry by Kristin Anderson, Momo Glass, Deveer's Designs, and Heidi Pauer. Jackie […]

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Pence Gallery: First Impressions, Early Prints by Roy De Forest

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

First Impressions offers a remarkable look at Roy De Forest’s early explorations in printmaking. Throughout his career as a prolific painter of worlds full of wonder and exploration, De Forest (1930-2007) was drawn to the process of lithography as a graphic representation of his ideas. This exhibit highlights his explorations with Abstract Expressionism, which began […]

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33rd Annual Davis Turkey Trot

Civic Center Field

2021 marks the 33rd Annual Davis Turkey Trot. When the Turkey Trot began, it hosted some of the fastest runners in northern California. Today, the event still offers a very fast field, but places emphasis on the entire family. With seven different events and distances, there is something for every age group and ability. On […]

Davis Turkey Trot

Civic Center Field

2021 marks the 33rd Annual Davis Turkey Trot. When the Turkey Trot began, it hosted some of the fastest runners in northern California. Today, the event still offers a very fast field, but places emphasis on the entire family. With seven different events and distances, there is something for every age group and ability. On […]

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Trail Maintenance at Stebbins Cold Canyon

Stebbins Cold Canyon

Join Tuleyome as we help the University of California, Davis maintain the trails at Stebbins Cold Canyon! This popular hiking location requires care and maintenance throughout the year. All participants must follow Tuleyome and UC Reserve COVID-19 safety guidelines including masks and social distancing. Please arrive by 8 am at the upper parking area (on the […]

Tree Davis Volunteer Tree Care Event – Harper Highway Greenbelt

Harper Highway Greenbelt 3812 Ascada Place, Davis

Help us plant young trees in the greenbelt near Frances Harper Jr. High! We will be digging tree holes, planting trees, and pounding support stakes. We will meet in the grassy area adjacent to 3812 Ascada Place. The coordinates are 38.561161, -121.703630. Please park on Ascada Place or Oceano Way. Sign up today at https://www.treedavis.org/volunteer/ […]

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Online ‘Holiday Sunset Auction’ hosted by the Sunset Rotary Club of Davis

The Sunset Rotary Club of Davis is hosting its first ever online auction. The event will support projects that impact our local and broader communities. Our “Holiday Sunset Auction” will raise much needed funds to continue crucial local community projects. Funds will support programs at the Davis Senior Center and Fall Movies In The Park, […]

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Fee. Fi. Fo. Fum. We smell another wonderful fairytale brought to life! Jack And The Beanstalk is a splendid spin on the classic tale. Needing money to pay the yearly taxes, Jack's mother instructs him to sell their cow. True to form, Jack winds up with a bag full of magic beans in exchange for […]

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