“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Pence Gallery for an Artist Talk with Marsha Schindler on Saturday, April 2. For her talk, she will discuss how the installation process is a dialogue between her ideas and the mediums involved. The long evolving process of creating an immersive installation is different than creating individual works for her, and about the […]
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. […]
Dave Kent graduated from Sacramento City College and CSU Sacramento with degrees in art, music, history, and English. He went on to teach ceramics for 27 years at Elk Grove High School and 11 years at Cosumnes River College. Galleries and museums throughout northern California have exhibited his work. Gay Kent graduated from Sacramento City […]
2nd Friday ArtAbout is back! Each month, explore Downtown and visit various businesses and art venues during this event. The Pence Gallery will be open for 2nd Friday ArtAbout on April 8, 6–9 pm! View these three exhibits featuring incredible ceramic artists: On the Edge: CCA Clay Sculpture from both alumni and the recent generation […]
Art History Lecture Series: Dr. Letha Ch’ien (via Zoom) Is it Ok to Still Like it? Racism, Art, & the Museum Join us for the final talk in our free, virtual Art History Lecture Series on April 9th! Dr. Letha Ch’ien, Assistant Professor of Art History at Sonoma State University, looks at how museums […]
Come and indulge your inner artist with this new and exciting mixed media class while sipping on a glass of Great Bear Vineyards wine! The class will be led by local artists, Anne and Pooja, and you will create a beautiful landscape tissue paper collage painting of the serene landscapes at Great Bear Vineyards. Soak up […]
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 […]
On April 29th, the Pence Gallery will be open for a public art reception in conjunction with the 35th California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts in Davis, CA. Stop by our Gallery from 6-9 PM to explore the art on display, browse the […]
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 […]
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 […]
THRU December 23. PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Exhibit traces the Asian American Activism movement from the 1960s to the present, with a focus on the University of California, Davis campus. Using documents, photographs, and oral histories recordings, this interactive exhibit strives to diversify online sources for Asian American History and ethnic studies.
Visit the Pence Gallery to view a new exhibit featuring art by Gayle BonDurant. The evocative feel of seasonal change in nature is the catalyst behind BonDurant’s drawings and paintings. She works in several media, from cold wax and oil paint to graphite and watercolor. Her subject matter and style are dependent upon what medium […]
Plant enthusiasts and gardeners alike are invited to attend the Pence Gallery’s 29th Annual Garden Tour on Sunday, May 1, from 12 - 5 PM. After a two-year break, we are so glad to bring back this event which provides a great opportunity to visit with friends and family during the height of spring weather. […]
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 […]
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