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
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 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
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. 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
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
PENCE GALLERY. A diverse sampling of ceramics, textiles, photography, painting, sculpture, and more will be on display at the Pence Gallery from March 8 - April 3. Free
SECRET SPOT. Secret Spot, a local art and music lounge, is officially open! Come check out everything the space has to offer during store hours or come see our “YOU 2.0” show during 2nd Friday Art About in the evening from 5pm-9pm. “YOU 2.0” is an open call art show that highlights the community on an individual level. 10a—9p. Free
LOGOS BOOKS. Carol Brent Levin has taken art classes at local community colleges and workshops in northern California. Although she enjoys sketching and painting, photography and printmaking have become her main avenues for artistic expression. 5p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Visit the Pence Gallery during 2nd Friday ArtAbout to see a preview of the Davis Art Studio Tour, plus three other beautiful exhibits. 6p—9p. Free
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Peer into the intensely intricate and lyrical worlds of four prolific artists, including Larry Clark, Dr. Clarence Major, Kevin Snipes, and Ira Watkins, all of whom channel their painterly aesthetics through canvas and ceramics to explore the figure’s character and to celebrate their shared African American identity. 7p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and looking for space to practice and share your creativity? Join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions. With more than 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks. 12p—2p. $15-$22
DIXON LIBRARY. After school, come & decorate free St. Patrick'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
PENCE GALLERY. Join artists Gina Werfel and Hearne Pardee at the Pence as they discuss their process and inspiration behind their respective recent work in their exhibit Fragments. 3p—4:30p. Free
1590 RALEY CT, West Sacramento. We will show and demonstrating all the steps how it works and then we will guide you to make your own artwork. You’ll bring your art work home on that day. No art skills needed or no age limits. 4p—8p. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE. Come celebrate and experience an ancient Persian tradition marking the Spring Equinox featuring performances by Nariman Percussion Ensemble and guests. We’ll have some Persian sweets and stunning artwork crafted by local artists. 6p—9p. $30
PENCE GALLERY. Looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and looking for space to practice and share your creativity? Join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions. With more than 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks. 12p—2p. $15-$22
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. The meeting will feature a photo critique of member-submitted images. Our critiques tend to be positive learning experiences for both submitters and the general audience. 7:30p—7p. Free
THE ARTERY. Quilting demonstration by Marjan Kluepfel and weaving a chenille scarf on a floor loom by Robin Lynde. 12p—3p. Free
ZOOM. Hosted by the Pence Gallery, historian Allison Grenda speaks on The Parthenon Through the Ages: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Controversies. 1p—2p. Free, suggested $10 donation
PENCE GALLERY. Discover the animals of Putah Creek! Explore and examine a variety of taxidermy specimens, pelts, and replica skulls including beavers, raccoons, owls, and more. Create detailed illustrations and clay sculptures highlighting the unique appearance, form, and structure of each creature. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12, with no pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 memebers/$8 non-members
The Pence’s Slice exhibit, now in its 12th year, is open for submission by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, displaying art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art.
THE ARTERY. Learn to paint with acrylic, how the color wheel works, and more from Kristina Kernytska, talented painter and tutor, experienced with different age groups. Each participant will complete a painting from a photo of the Arboretum. All materials is provided. For kids 8+. 1p—3p. $30
THE ARTERY. Learn to paint with acrylic, how the color wheel works, and more from Kristina Kernytska, talented painter and tutor, experienced with different age groups. Each participant will complete a painting from a photo of the Arboretum. All materials is provided. For adults. 4p—6p. $30
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