PENCE GALLERY. Applications are open for the Emerging Artist Award 2024. This $4000 award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January 2025. $25—30
THRU JUNE 2024. MANETTI SHREM. Eggert uses language & time as her mediums, playing with our experience of time, using the effects of neon signage. Free
THRU FEB 2. PENCE GALLERY. Joseph Bellacera has created several series of work that reflect his interest in changing light into matter, & matter into light. Free
THRU JAN 30. GALLERY 625. The hidden talents of 11 yolo county employees will be featured in the end-of-the-year art show Gallery 625 in Woodland. Responding to a call for art sent to Yolo County employees, these civil servants responded with artistic expressions created in their "other lives." Free
GALLERY 1855. The gallery is located on the grounds of The Davis Cemetery at 820 Pole Line Road. 8a–3p. Free
JAN 5 – JAN 29. THE ARTERY. The Artery is one of the oldest cooperate art organizations in California & they are proud to share their exciting new show including 9 previous members & 29 current members. Woodwork, ceramics, paintings, photography, fiber art, gourds, jewelry – highlighting the breadth of creativity offered by The Artery. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The watercolor paintings of Misuk Goltz convey a world seen through both her travels and daily life that is full of emotional resonance. The World We Live In largely centers on her vignettes from these travels, alongside rural scenes from our region. In her detailed naturalism, she reveals the shared humanity of her subjects she’s sketched. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join Christina Kent as she talks about her career transition from economist to artist, including her focus on painting San Francisco cityscapes and figurative subjects. 6p—9p. Free, $10 donation suggested
THRU FEB 23. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Exhibition examining the unique sculptural perspectives of eight distinctive figurative artists. Diverse materials, scale, & imagery highlight how each sculptor approaches humanist subjects to reveal their inner worlds. Free
THRU FEB 29. GALLERY 1855. Eppele works with acrylic paint, incorporating nature themes throughout her works as a nod to her Environmental Science and Management degree from UCD. Free
GALLERY 1885. Judi's current work is inspired by the Ginkgo Tree. 8a—3p. Free
Are you a Local Maker or Artist? Curtis Fest is an outdoor artisan fair that takes place every summer in Curtis Park. Vendor applications are open now.
UCD DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition explores racism through cartoons, showcasing the work of pioneering father/daughter cartoonists the late Brumsic Brandon, Jr. & Barbara Brandon-Croft who chronicled the nation’s cultural landscape in their comic strips through the lens of racism. 12p–4p. Free
JAN 28-MAY 6. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. UCD Professor of Art Shiva Ahmadi uses painting as a form of storytelling, combining luminous colors & mystical beings with violent imagery to draw attention to global issues of migration, war & brutality against marginalized peoples while featuring the female figure. Free
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Hear from an expert glassblower whose installations, sculpture, paintings & films engage with the history of his medium & the history of ideas. 4:30p. Free
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Pull on your most paint-splattered shirt & join Sudwerk's featured artist Stephanie Peel for a night of art and beer! 6p–8p. Free
THE ARTERY. Complementary, Mixed Media and Jewelry by Schorré Chevalier Oldham's shows yearlong experiment with color. The focus of the show is Project 365, where she created a work of art on a 4x4-inch piece of paper every day of 2023. Plus other pieces & jewelry inspired by her immersion in color. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Dive into the world of abstraction through collaged multiples. Students will explore how to draw, print and paint on papers and use them to construct a series of abstract works, looking closely at how the placement of line, shape and color on a surface can create strong inter-related abstractions. Students will learn techniques for creating their own papers, ways to cut, tear and adhere papers to a surface, strategies and materials for sealing finished works and ideas for presentation. 10a—3:30p. $340—360
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
PENCE GALLERY. Fragments highlights recent paintings, collages, and drawings of Gina Werfel and Hearne Pardee. Both have recently retired from teaching at UC Davis, having spent more than 20 years teaching art, in addition to maintaining busy studio practices. Despite the differences between their respective work, they each approach their practice with the intent of layering or fragmenting multiple points of view or perspectives. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy some wine while browsing art exhibits & gift store. Featured exhibits include Gina Werfel & Hearne Pardee: Fragments, Christina Kent: Day to Night, and Misuk Goltz: The World We Live In. 6p—9p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Lovers of dance and art of all ages are welcome to stop by for some short performances including dances by the PTDT dancers, art by local artists Hala Alsaid, Sarah Clanton, Taylor Herrera, and Kelly Petkov, take a free class to learn a dance to Nat King Cole’s L-O-V-E, make a valentine, and enjoy light snacks! 5p—7p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Engaging in this artistic journey has also brought joy, inspiration, motivation, and genuine friendship to these students. This exhibit serves to showcase each student's growth and development. Artists in this exhibit include: Jan Bartz, Francis Burke, Carrie Ceniseroz, Devi Eden, Misuk Goltz (teacher), Lori Hamasaki, Mary Moxley, Kayoko Nishi, Kim Olson, Diana Orhun, Barbara Smithson, Olga Taran, Lorie Topinka, and Eydie Tumer. 5p—8p. Free
ZOOM (PENCE GALLERY). Amelia Kit-Yiu Chau, Adjunct Curator of Asian Art at the Crocker Art Museum, explores the installation Black & Gold: Traditional and Contemporary Japanese and Chinese Ceramics, on view through Fall 2024. Must register online. 1p—2p. Free, suggested donation $10
The Davis Craft and Vintage Fair will be open at Central Park in Downtown Davis on Sunday from 10am-4pm. The address is 301, C Street, Davis CA 95616. There will be over 40 booths featuring works by local artisans and vintage collectors for attendees to peruse. It is the perfect place to find a unique […]
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Guest speaker Alessandra Chaves, a Davis resident & taxonomy scientist, presents some of her black & white botanical images & a short demonstration of the techniques she uses in her photography. Alessandra emphasizes form, shape, patterns & light. 7:10p–8:45p. Free
DIXON LIBRARY. After school, come & decorate free Valentine's Day cookies with your favorite toppings to make them even tastier! This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. 3p—4p. Free
TURTLE HOUSE. Turtle House & The Boneyard introduce their collaborative Valentine’s Day art show! View artwork from 15+ local artists, vendors & live music! Organized by Cassidy Ruiz, local artist & creator of The Boneyard art-show series. 3p–8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Learn the basics of tackling the challenges of art making, regardless of the medium, with experienced art coaches. 10a—2p. $90-$105.
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Explore the influence of Chinese art & aesthetics on European and East Asian societies. 4p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Learning Center under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra and Lyndsey Rocca. Limited to the first 8 participants who register. 10a—11:45a. Free
GORMAN MUSEUM. Tour the new museum, catch the final day of the inaugural exhibition, and hear from two celebrated California Native artists—Lyn Risling (Karuk, Yurok and Hupa), a painter who expresses her perspective on cultural continuum through traditional and contemporary experiences, and Gerald Clarke (Cahuilla), who works in diverse media from sculpture and painting to performance. 2p—5p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Join is for a day-long celebration of Indonesian culture with Gamelan Sekar Jaya, including two hands-on workshops for families and an evening concert of Balinese music and dance. Each activity has its own registration event page. 3p—8:30p. $10
PENCE GALLERY. Fashion your own fairy home! Create a magical fairy hideaway using a variety of decorative and natural materials, including tree trunk slices, moss, acorns, pinecones, roses, wooden mushrooms, flowers, and more. 1p—3p. $4—8
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. In this 15th year of the show, you can explore the artwork of student-athletes across 25 teams featuring different artistic mediums, meet many of the artists, & make art of your own. 6p–7:30p. Free
THE ARTERY. March is fiber month with a vibrant display of creativity. This show displays an amazing artistic range—abstract, realism, florals, landscapes, quilting, embroidery, silk painting. Free
GALLERY 1855. March's exhibit features the work of Rachel li and Evelyn Alvarez. Both artists are Art Students at UCD. Evelyn states through her work she aims to show discomfort, vulerability and distress caused by the disconnect between the mind and the body. Rachel states in the realm of her canvases, reality dances with the extraodinary, and the mundane transforms into the magical. 8a—3p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Erica Norelius' new series of work offers an in-depth dive into the natural spaces of the Golden State, reaching from the coastal cities and desert areas, north towards Oregon. The quiet presence of man is often seen in small intrusions such as power lines and roads. 11:30a—5p. Free
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