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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 – 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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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 […]

Free Admission
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Pence Gallery: On the Edge by CCA Ceramics

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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 […]

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Expressive Portrait Painting with Artist Misuk Goltz

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

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.   […]

$160 – $170
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Pence Gallery Art History Lecture Series: Dr. Letha Ch’ien (via Zoom)

Virtual CA

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 […]

$10
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