At the Pence Gallery, we will have a new collection of artwork along the stairwell featuring an altered book series of cyanotypes by artist Linda Clark Johnson. These were inspired by her tranquil escape of relaxing and reading on summer afternoons. Each of the prints is a one-of-a-kind original, exposed outdoors in the sun using […]
This Pence Gallery exhibit brings together several artists who participated in the original Yolo Visions in 2019, along with new artists who also live and work in the County. Across a variety of media, these artists express their shared interest in amplifying the natural beauty of the county, whether it is rural, suburban, urban, or […]
The Pence Gallery’s annual Slice exhibit opens on July 6 with artwork from artists across California. This exhibit showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. This year, Slice is juried by Faith J. McKinnie, independent curator and art consultant. Her curatorial practice is rooted in the care […]
Exhibit It!, our non-juried art exhibit by community members, is coming up! Artists from any county (ages 16 and up) can choose one piece, and drop it off on June 29th-30th from 11:30am-4:30pm. Only the first 50 pieces will be accepted. Fee is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Our size restriction is 36” wide […]
For the first time in over a year, the Pence Gallery is now able to hold an opening reception for artists and the public! Join us on Friday, July 9th, 6-9 PM for an opening reception for three new exhibits: Slice, Exhibit It!, and Yolo Visions 2.* Visitors will be able to view the art […]
In this two-day in-person workshop, Sacramento artist and professor David Lobenberg will cover the ins and outs of ink wash and sketching on the go. Through key exercises and demonstrations, students will learn how complicated plein air scenes can be abstracted down to simplified, manageable sketches. Open to all experience levels. When: Saturday & Sunday, […]
At the Pence Gallery, we will have a new collection of artwork along the stairwell featuring watercolor paintings by Davis artist, Misuk Goltz. In 2009, she fell passionately in love with watercolor painting, primarily focusing on portraits and figures. However, the isolation of sheltering due to COVID-19 only permitted her to safely spend time in […]
In this two-day virtual workshop, Bay Area artist Michael Shemchuk will teach participants the fundamentals of exploring collage. Students will learn about mark-making and how to create surfaces and textures by layering colors and various materials. Each student will create a suite of four collage panels by the end of the workshop. Open to all […]
Dunloe Brewing is hosting a maker fair on July 25th from 2-7 pm! We will have local artists selling ceramics, jewelry, leather goods, prints, apparel, and more! Come browse and buy some beautifully crafted goods and then enjoy a cold beer in our beer garden. There's going to be a lot of amazing handcrafted work […]