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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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Call to Artists – Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2022

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

The Pence Gallery announces that its Emerging Artist Award 2022 is now open for application via www.callforentry.org. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and artist talk. Artists must use the award to further their work in a significant […]

$25 – $30
Event Series Pence Gallery: 2020

Pence Gallery: 2020

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

The undeniable power of artists lies in their ability to translate the everyday experiences of our personal lives into something tangible that speaks to larger social and political forces at work. The 366 days that constituted the year 2020 were filled with huge historic changes in America and throughout the world. Faced with nearly a […]

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Featured Featured Event Series Pence Gallery: Bling-Bling

Pence Gallery: Bling-Bling

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

As a tribute to Valentine’s Day, the Pence Gallery invited a wide variety of artists to create a one-of-a-kind artistic piece of bling. For some, this invitation is a step into the unknown, and a welcome foray into something fun and different. As Carol Gravem writes of her piece in the exhibit, “My attempt is […]

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Still Life Painting Workshop with Benjamin Wu (YoloArts)

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

YoloArts is hosting a unique opportunity for experienced adult artists age 18+ to deepen their knowledge of still life painting: Join Bay Area artist Benjamin Wu for a painting demonstration and hands-on workshop in realistic still life painting on Saturday, February 26, 9 am to 4 pm, at The Barn Gallery in Woodland. Artists bring […]

Featured Featured Event Series 107th Capay Valley Almond Festival

107th Capay Valley Almond Festival

THE ALMOND FESTIVAL IS BACK! The 107 year old tradition of celebrating the bountiful almond production in the Capay Valley is returning February 26th and 27th, 2022. This year the Almond Festival is coming back from a short break better than ever! All the activities you have come to expect and love on Sunday will […]

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Olde Tyme Tunes with Mark Pollock!

Armadillo Music 207 F St., Davis

Please welcome Mark Pollock, our friendly expert in all things 78 rpm, for an afternoon of classic records from the 20s to the 50s. You will hear a variety of styles, including jazz, blues, hillbilly, r&b, and comedy from Mark's collection. During this time, a portion of proceeds from our bar will go to the […]

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