PENCE GALLERY. Open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Applicants may submit at callforentry.org by May 16th, 9 PM PST. $30-35
THE ARTERY. The Artery presents “The Artery Menagerie” in conjunction with CCACA, the ceramic sculpture conference at the Natsoulas Gallery. The invitational exhibit of animal sculptures features twenty eight Northern California ceramic artists. Many of these artists competed in our previous California Clay Competition. Wesley Wright, a speaker at the CCACA, is also represented in the show. Free.
RICHARD BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE CENTER. This Golden Cabaret, our premier benefit event, will showcase performances by the full Jazz Choir, along with breakout solos, small group numbers, and a very special 50th Anniversary Alumni performance on Saturday. This will be an event to remember at Richard Brunelle Performance Hall, and all proceeds will benefit the Davis Senior High School Jazz Choir program. Friday, April 11: dinner @ 5:15pm; show @ 7pm. Saturday, April 12: (includes Alumni Performance) alumni brunch & rehearsal @ 10am dinner @ 2:15pm; show @ 4pm.
MANETTI SHREM. Start with dedicated art lovers and philanthropists Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem. Add 15 works from their collection by world-renowned artists — including Salvador Dalí, Vassily Kandinsky, Joan Miró and Francis Bacon. Top off with 30 UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students studying studio art, art history and design. Free
UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. An engaging exhibition, which brings together visual journals belonging to students who participated in the UC Davis Design study abroad program. 12p—4p. Free
MANETTI SHREM. This exhibition brings together painting, photography, sculpture and video by some of the most prominent artists working today, as well as rising new voices. Spanning 45 years of art making, Through Their Eyes spotlights the world as experienced by 30 fiercely original and groundbreaking women artists – and is the first presentation of the renowned collection in the United States.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Ruby Neri: Taking the Deep Dive is the first solo museum exhibition of the artist’s work. An established voice in contemporary ceramics, Neri sculpts brightly colored personal motifs and uninhibited female nudes, playing with familiar forms and monumental scale to challenge our expectations. 10a—4p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Wood shop and art workshops taught by Viking Workshop, a family owned business that specializes in all types of art. 1:30p—4:30p. $600
DAVIS FOREST SCHOOL. Davis Forest School is a non-profit outdoor education and nature play organization. Our programs are all outdoors in nature, rain or shine, year round! Registration for our […]
PENCE GALLERY. Frankie Hansbearry and Marsha Elam are Sacramento-based artists whose ceramics explore whimsical and imaginative themes. In their figurative works, reality flies out the window to reveal anthropomorphic characters, interesting faces, and tales with a twist that hold up a mirror to human nature. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The annual Davis Art Studio Tour (DAST) returns for a fresh, springtime opening the weekend of April 12—13, from 10a—5p. This free tour is open to all and includes 45 participating visual artists, in media ranging from woodworking, ceramics, and jewelry, to painting, photography, and sculpture. Enjoy a preview exhibit of their work at our annual display at the Pence, and plan your trip! Free maps of the studios are available at the Pence as well. Please visit www.davisopenstudios.com for more information. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Apply now to sell your work at the Pence's Night Market on June 13! This pop-up market during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout invites young visual artists, ages 16-25, to display and sell their artwork inside the gallery, ranging from prints and paintings, to ceramics and jewelry, and more. Artists can apply at bit.ly/pencenightmarket. Deadline is May 23. Free to apply
THIRD SPACE DAVIS. (dis)continuity explores the artists’ relationship to their mixed Mexican and American roots and how they influence how the artists move through the world today. When two cultures collide, there are some things we hold on to, some things we lose, and some things we choose to change. For Elyse and Ro, what we hold on to often shows up in the food we cook, the values we uphold, the labor we perform, and the art that inspires us. The loss may sometimes happen through how our history is taught so narrowly to us in schools, by centuries of systems that forcibly suppressed cultural expression, or just by time passing and things changing. But we are also confronted with the opportunity to change, to choose how we move forward as individuals who are part of a broader cultural exchange. In this show, the artists reflect on their personal journeys of understanding their roots and how they navigate the present. 4p - 8p.
PENCE GALLERY. Artists for millennia have reflected upon nature as the inspiration & subject of their work. Our affiliation with animals, plants, & the wild spaces of our world is defined as ‘biophilia,’ or love for living things. Twentieth-century naturalist E.O. Wilson offered the theory that humans are ‘hard-wired’ to build a complex relationship with the natural world in his book Biophilia (1984). In our 21st century world, the question is how do we build relationships with a natural world that is under threat from climate change, habitat destruction, and other forces?
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Welcome to Wonderland! Embrace creativity, wonder & fun on UC Davis Picnic Day by making sure to include a stop at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Experience all that our always-free museum has to offer. Cool off in our galleries with works from 30 fiercely original women artists, large-scale ceramic sculptures by Ruby Neri, & an exhibition curated & designed by UC Davis students. Make art together — play with DIY stamps to make repeating patterns & draw stretchy, squiggly self-portraits. From 1-4 p.m., recharge with DJ Lady Char’s infectious beats. 10a - 5p. Free.
VARIOUS STUDIO LOCATIONS, Davis. The Davis Art Studio Tour is a free two-day, self-guided tour of the personal art studios of more than forty Davis-based artists. Map available at: davisopenstudios.com/map. 10a—5p. Free
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. Student chamber ensembles, the Samba School directed by faculty member Brian Rice, & also the Bluegrass & Old Time String Band directed by faculty member Scott Linford will perform works in progress. 11a - 1p. Free.
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Take a stroll through our beautiful vineyard with the winemaker as your guide! Join us for an informative Vineyard Tour, where you’ll learn about our sustainable & organic […]
THE BARN STUDIO. Intuitive painting is a creative practice that encourages openness and acceptance in the flow of our unique creativity on canvas. This class is your opportunity to play with acrylic paints, experiment with different tools, and even incorporate mixed media as your creativity takes shape. Some materials are included. There is an option to purchase a supply kit for $25 with your ticket. Learn more at yoloarts.org/the-barn-studio/. 2p—4p. $39.19
DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATER. Communicare+Ole Health Centers is hosting our 4th annual Black Maternal Health Week event. The program starts at 2pm with light refreshments and tabling by local community organizations. The documentary, Birthing Justice, will begin at 3:30pm, followed by a Q&A panel discussion with Black maternity care professionals & audience from 5-6pm. The film addresses the impact of racism on disparate outcomes for Black families & provides a mandate with examples for change. The goal of the event is to bring together maternity care providers & community members to learn about one another’s experiences, highlight community resources available to support Black families, & work together to improve outcomes & birthing experiences for Black families in our community. 2p - 6p. Free.
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it's a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. 4p - 6p. $75 per duo.
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. After a fun and festive UC Davis Picnic Day, escape the crowds and unwind with a relaxing farm-to-fork dinner. Enjoy delicious food, award-winning wine, and great company. 5p—8p. $35
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. After a fun and festive UC Davis Picnic Day, escape the crowds and enjoy live music by The Teds. Ticket includes live music & a glass of wine. 5p—8p. $15
VARIOUS STUDIO LOCATIONS, Davis. The Davis Art Studio Tour is a free two-day, self-guided tour of the personal art studios of more than forty Davis-based artists. Map available at: davisopenstudios.com/map. 10a—5p. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Intuitive painting is a creative practice that encourages openness and acceptance in the flow of our unique creativity on canvas. This class is your opportunity to play with acrylic paints, experiment with different tools, and even incorporate mixed media as your creativity takes shape. Some materials are included. There is an option to purchase a supply kit for $25 with your ticket. Learn more at yoloarts.org/the-barn-studio/. 2p—4p. $39.19
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
DOWNTOWN WINTERS. Every second Saturday May through October, at various Downtown Winters locations. 2p—6p. Free
