“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 […]
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 […]
This exhibit celebrates the exquisite glass sculpture of Sean Alcala, the winner of the Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award for 2021. Alcala connects his medium of glass to water, using art to critique and question our role in conserving this vital element in our ecosystem. His kiln-formed sculptures evoke a sense of captured time and […]
The Healing Arts Workshop at Pence Gallery uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of artmaking, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Gallery Learning Center under the guidance […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Til Death Do Us Part: How the Victorians Kept Love Alive from Beyond the Grave Join us for the next talk in our free, virtual Art History Lecture Series on February 5th! Caitlin Schwarz (MA' 19, UC Davis), Curatorial Assistant at the Crocker Art Museum, explores Victorian mourning culture with a focus on how the […]
Nationally-known Bay Area teacher and artist Elio Camacho will help you learn how to build a strong foundation for your painting in this one-day, color intensive workshop. The workshop is structured for beginners through advanced students, and includes demonstrations, hands-on participation, and instruction in your choice of oil or acrylic still-life painting. Date: Sunday, February […]
UC Davis Dept. of Art and Art History's California Studio presents Jennifer Packer, a painter known for her portraits, still lives, and interior scenes, on Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Main Theatre, Wright Hall. Packer has been recognized by the American Academy of Arts and Letters and received the Nancy B. Negley Rome […]
Local Personalities and the Books They Read Lynn Christensen's oil paintings on canvas. Installment runs February 5 through March 4. Public Reception on Friday, February 11, 6–8 pm at Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616.
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 […]
Mark your calendar! The Pence Gallery is open for 2nd Friday ArtAbout on February 11th, 6-9pm. Our gallery is one of multiple businesses that participate in 2nd Friday ArtAbout, so you don’t want to miss a night full of art. We will have three fantastic exhibits on display: 2020: An Exhibit Reflecting Back Many artists […]
Explorer Series: Online Workshop & Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Photography Tour with Lewis Kemper (Hybrid Event) Session I: Online Photography Workshop (Virtual) Thursday, February 17 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Session II: Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Photography Tour (In Person) Sunday, February 20 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. $175- Includes Both Sessions REGISTER REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 […]
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 […]
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 […]
See Call for Art Details here: https://thedirt.online/art-of-solidarity-call-for-art/
We will have drop-in sessions for Healing Arts in March, which is a one-time, 90-minute art workshop that focuses more specifically on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or a major life change. March 1 or March 15, 10:30 am – noon Free (Pre-register in advance at the links below) March 1 Drop-In […]
Tinderbox: Water in the West includes a series of ceramic diptychs by Bay Area sculptor Jeff Downing that address the critical water shortage affecting the natural habitats of the Western United States. Downing's paired sculptures feature imagery symbolic of the severe drought conditions in our region that are exacerbated by the overuse of available […]
Art History Lecture Series: Elaine O’Brien (via Zoom) She Laughs Back: Feminist Wit in 1970s Bay Area Art Join us for the next talk in our free, virtual Art History Lecture Series on March 5! Elaine O’Brien, Professor of Modern & Contemporary Art at California State University, Sacramento, explores feminist wit and humor in […]
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