MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Hollowell is a rising star in the art world, known primarily for paintings & drawings that map the body through figuration & abstraction. Exhibit features soft pastel drawings. On view until May 8, 2023.
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. First-generation art faculty member & UC Davis Professor Emeritus Roy De Forest (1930-2007) is beloved for his colorful narrative figurative paintings, drawings & prints. Exhibition on view until May 8, 2023.
JAN 30 THRU JUNE 25. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Professor Emeritus' first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting and filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism.
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit is open for application 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. Apply online, link in post. $30 member
THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work and investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, and the environment. Free
THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Influential ceramicist who utilizes bright & vivid colors and idiosyncratic style. She sees her sculptures as canvases to paint, lending her works a sense of playfulness. Free
APRIL 5 THRU MAY 7. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Features some of the most intriguing ceramic artists from around the country. Free
GALLERY 625. The work of local and regional photographers, including Woodland Camera Forum members, in an exhibition that highlights unique and unexpected perspectives of people, places, and things from around the world. Opening reception 4/7. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Maxine Solomon’s current series of nonrepresentational oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity, and energy. This exhibit is generously sponsored by Pat & Hoy Carman. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. Free
TRU MAY 24. THE ARTERY. Presents the work of some of the Artery's finest ceramic artists. 7a–9p. Free
GALLERY 1855. Work of Kari Uhlman on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a–3p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-week class. Watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will teach basic, but important techniques in watercolor to help you paint the things you love. The class will consist of sample painting demonstrations and extended individual guidance and critique sessions. 11a–1p. $180 members/ $190 non-members
MANETTI SHREM. Take a mental health break & sit down with a therapy fluffy to draw their portrait.
PENCE GALLERY. Wood's captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons, and other signs of the cosmos. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free
TURKOVICH WINES. More than 20 works reflecting artist Roseanne Turkovich Seitz's childhood home's rural vistas near Winters. A portion of sales will be donated to Historical Society of Winters. 2p–5p. Free
TUKOVICH WINERY. Featuring More than 20 works which reflect artist Rosann Turkovich's childhood home's rural vistas near Winters. Meet the artist and enjoy a wine reception. 2p–5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Purchase whimsical figures, totems, fountains, steppingstones & hand-crafted gift items by local artists. Perfect for Mother’s Day! 11:30a–4:30p.
MULTIPLE VENUES. A Davis-wide self-guided tour of 7-10 art gardens celebrating creativity in the outdoors. Tickets available April 7th. All proceeds benefit the Pence. 12p–5p. $25–$35
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
PENCE GALLERY. Six-week class. Watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will teach basic, but important techniques in watercolor to help you paint the things you love. The class will consist of sample painting demonstrations and extended individual guidance and critique sessions. 11a–1p. $180 members/ $190 non-members
PENCE GALLERY. 90-minute art workshop focused specifically on a themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. 3:30–5p. Free
THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Pieces from The Bay Area Figurative Movement, an art movement comprised of artists in the San Francisco Bay Area who abandoned the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism in favor of a return to figuration in painting during the 1950s & 1960s. Free
THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Mahoney's paintings carefully hover between abstraction & representation. With Impressionist colors, she captures the beauty of nature. Free
CIRCLE A STUDIO. Suminagashi printing is a traditional Japanese marbling technique that involves creating intricate and beautiful patterns on paper using ink and water. Whether you are an experienced artist or a curious beginner, suminagashi printing is a fun and rewarding technique to explore. 6:30p–8:30p. $75
PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Originating with a digital image, her work builds upon the photograph by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye, and oil paint. 11:30a–5p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Artist reception for Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose silk screen, digital prints and murals explore issues of identity, culture, sociopolitical movements, and the suppression of marginalized voices. 6p–8p. Free
MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting & conversations with special artists. 5p–9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Browse the art exhibits on display & enjoy some wine. Also featuring video projections in the Pence courtyard by artist Shimon Attie's UC Davis students. 6p–9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate Dawn Star Wood’s captivating watercolor exhibition. 6p–9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate the premiere of a new exhibition! Brady accentuates digital landscape photos by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye & oil paint. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Fiction and nonfiction stories by Marilyn Abildskov and Miah Jeffra about seeing beyond the surface. Masks recommended. Doors 7p. 7:30p—9p. Free
GREAT BEAR VINEYARDS. Mixed media class led by two instructors. Participants will create a painting inspired by the lavender fields while sipping on a glass of wine.
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
THRU JUNE 18. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Annual exhibition highlighting the outstanding course work produced over the past year by senior undergraduate students. Free
SUPER OWL BREWING. An exploration of color through daily pastel drawings of fruits and vegetables, by artist Stephanie Way. May 16 through July 2. 12a–12p. Free
GALLERY 1855. Kari Uhlman will be at Gallery 1855 to discuss her current art exhibition. Stop by to take in the beautiful art, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments. 1p–3p. Free
MANETTI SHREM. Artist explores relationships between space, time, place & identity through contemporary media. His practice includes site-specific & immersive mixed-media installations. 4:30p–6p. Free
STUDENT COMMUNITY CENTER, Multi-purpose Room. The 18th Annual Davis Feminist Film Festival, a screening of 24 short films that center around solidarity, survival and resistance. Free tote bag for first 100 online rsvps! 6p—10p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
STUDENT COMMUNITY CENTER, Multi-purpose Room. The 18th Annual Davis Feminist Film Festival, a screening of 24 short films that center around solidarity, survival and resistance. Free tote bag for first 100 online rsvps! 6p—10p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures as you paint your own miniature on parchment. Artist Ann Marie Campbell will teach how to gild and make egg tempera paint, the type used by medieval monks. All skill levels welcome. 9:30a–4:30p. $180 members/$190 nonmembers +$65 materials fee
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures. Paint your own miniature on parchment & make egg tempera paint (used by medieval monks). Open to all skill levels. 9:30a–4:30p. $245–$255
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to create a figurative bas relief after a live model. Reinertson’s work combines realism with a contemporary expression of social & psychological content. See list of required tools. 1p. $100
ODD FELLOWS HALL. The Hypha Collective invites you to help make a community-sourced fermented quilt. Join this series of crafting workshops to turn our fermented art into a quilt. 4–6p. Free
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
THRU JUNE 25. PENCE GALLERY. Artist Kathleen Gamper, Barbara Smithson, Raquel Cox, Marie-Therese Brown, Sophie Banspach, Allison Spreadborough & Teresa Steinbach-Garcia worked in different media, from oil & acrylic paint to watercolors. Each artist portrays a unique vision of a homeowner’s garden. Reception 06/09. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
MANETTI SHREM. A public conversation featuring partnerships between artists & scientists who explore unconventional questions together. Groups share their creative work, system of collaboration & works in progress. 4:30p–6p. Free
THE ARTERY. Exhibit featuring weaving and rag rugs by Lisa Erskine. Jerri Erskine-Zilbert displays handwoven creations and Blayney Breckenridge displays her clay art. 7p—9p. Free
GALLERY 625. Student showcase features a group exhibition of the WCC Kingsley Merit Scholarship finalists along with the work of students from the Woodland Community College art program. M-F, 8a—5p. Free
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
IN THE PARK. Paint watercolor trees in the park & learn to be kind to yourself with teacher Sofia de Pedegral Art Studio MFA UC Davis. For details call 530-922-7509. 9a–11a.
PENCE GALLERY. Participants experiment with gel plates, creating collages. Learn various resist & embossing techniques to create unique monoprints. 12p–4p. $160–$170
PENCE GALLERY. Learn a fun & easy alternative photographic technique using light sensitive chemicals. Expose prints of plants in the sun & process them in water. 10a–2p. $115–$125
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Learn to make make small hollow figurines using standard hand building techniques. Basic understanding the ceramic process & familiarity with pinchpot & coil construction required. See list of required materials. 1p–5p. $100
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
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