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UC Davis Arts: “Guardians: Spirits of Protection”

Cruess Hall 375 California Avenue, Davis

“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 […]

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Call to Artists – Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2022

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

$25 – $30
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Call to Artists – Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2022

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

$30 – $35
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March Healing Arts Workshop at Pence Gallery

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

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Pence Gallery: Tinderbox, Water in the West – Sculpture by Jeff Downing

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

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Logos Artist Reception: Quesstonnal Reed

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

Artist: Quesstonnal Reed Title: Victorian Chic Media: fashion paper collage Exhibit: March 5 – April 1, 2022 Public Reception: Friday, March 11, 6-8pm Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616 Contact: Magnaphera@gmail.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559878858 Quesstonnal Reed is a mixed media artist who creates unconventional fashion art. “Being a practicing professional in fashion design, vestiges […]

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2nd Friday ArtAbout!

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Don’t miss 2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery on March 11, 6-9pm! During our public reception, you can:   View our new exhibit upstairs: Tinderbox: Water in the West by Jeff Downing A series of paired sculptures that address the critical water shortage affecting the natural habitats of the Western United States. On display […]

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