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Call to Artists – Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2022

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

The Pence Gallery’s Slice exhibit, now in its tenth year, is open to all artists residing in California. This year, artist, writer, and curator Chris Daubert will serve as Juror. The exhibit showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Work may be in any medium except for […]

$30 – $35
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Pence Gallery: On the Edge by CCA Ceramics

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Artist Viola Frey (1933-2004) played a huge role in the Bay Area’s historic ceramic revolution. Her legacy  has continued to thrive at California College of the Arts. This exhibition pays tribute to the innovation and experimentation she fostered as head of CCA's ceramics studio. Includes a sculpture by alumni Peter Voulkos and Robert Arneson. Also […]

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Expressive Portrait Painting with Artist Misuk Goltz

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Under the guidance of artist Misuk Goltz, artists familiar with the basics of sketching and watercolor painting will explore how to draw and paint the structure, features, and shadows of the face. Participants will learn from hands-on demonstrations and working from a live model. No portrait experience is necessary. This is a six-session workshop.   […]

$160 – $170
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Big Day of Giving May 5

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Every year Cool Davis and over 700 non-profit organizations region wide participate in the Big Day of Giving, hoping to raise funds from generous community members. Anyone — friends, family, neighbors, organizations, and businesses – can donate starting April 21 through midnight May 5, 2022, to support the work of Cool Davis in the community. […]

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35th Annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

After 35 years of tradition, the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts is proud to continue the largest sculptural ceramics conference in the world. Conceived by the need for dialogue and direct interaction between artists and students, CCACA 2022 brings the ultimate ceramic sculpture event to Davis, CA. In an intimate setting, you can interact […]

$175
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UC Davis Arboretum Member Appreciation Plant Sale

Arboretum Teaching Nursery 920 Garrod Dr, Davis

In-person plant sales are back for members! While the nursery is under construction, the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden invite their members, and members of the Davis Botanical Society, to shop an incredible selection of low-water, easy-care plants perfect for our region. Not a member? No problem! Join the Friends online, at […]

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California Duck Days Festival

Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters CA

California Duck Days Festival is back! Join Yolo Basin Foundation at this popular family-oriented, community-based, outdoor, wetlands festival with activities for people of all ages. On-site activities include interactive exhibits, wetland themed arts and crafts, demonstrations, and workshops. See live ducklings, bats, snakes and raptors up close and personal, dissect owl pellets, wade into the […]

$20
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Tree Davis 30th Anniversary Arbor Day Celebration

Tree Davis Memorial Grove 1515 Shasta Dr., Davis

Tree Davis has been planting trees and growing community for 30 years! Let's celebrate!This event is an opportunity for community members to come together and honor nature where we live, work and play! Our community leaders will join us in the reading of the Arbor Day Proclamation and we will showcase our new Climate-Ready Landscapes […]

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Pamela Adler at The Avid Reader

The Avid Reader 617 2nd St.

Join children's author Pamela Adler and her adorable tripod poodle for a morning of book readings and activities!

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Solano Park Free Farm Fare

Volunteer at the Solano Park Free Farm Fare! This amazing project brings produce straight from the Davis Farmers Market to Solano Park Apartments with the help of volunteers like you. Every Saturday, volunteers meet by the Yolo Food Bank truck, on the corner of C and 3rd Street, at 12:45 pm to collect produce from […]

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Davis Shakespeare Festival: Native Gardens’ by Karen Zacarías

1224 Lemen Ave 1224 Lemen Ave, Woodland

Join us for Davis Shakespeare Festival’s first in-person production since 2019!   This is the first event through Davis Shakespeare Festival’s current project, Vacancy Arts Collective (VAC). VAC’s mission is to cultivate community joy by aligning socially conscious art with equitable practice. VAC produces works that represent the identities of the artists and team members […]

Free
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