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Exhibit: Asian American Activism: From the 1960s to the Present

Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis

THRU December 23. PETER J. SHIELDS LIBRARY. Exhibit traces the Asian American Activism movement from the 1960s to the present, with a focus on the University of California, Davis campus. Using documents, photographs, and oral histories recordings, this interactive exhibit strives to diversify online sources for Asian American History and ethnic studies.

Free

Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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.

Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

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.

Free

Off The Grid

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THRU FEB 11. THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. innovative approaches to contemporary and traditional fiber arts, featuring artists: Jane Ingram Allen, Lynn Beldner, Brandy Bennett, Melanie Bown, June Daskalakis, Zen Du, Gioia Fonda, Roberta Monte James, Marjan Kluepfel, Penelope Lenaerts, Tanya Lieberman, Barbetta Lockart, Natalie Nelson, Carole Pirruccello, Elisa Reutinger, Marguerite Schaffron, Abigail Vargas, Susan Broadhurst Werrin & Roxanne Brodeur Young.

Free

Expressions in Cloth

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland

THRU FEB 1. GALLERY 625. Features quilts by Bernadette Behrends, Carole Pirruccello, & more.

Rita Glazar Bunch: Dawning Art

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

Rita Glazer Bunch “Dawning Art” fluid acrylic pour painting December 3 – January 6 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: December 9, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Logos Books, 513 Second Street, Davis, CA, 95616 Rita Glazar Bunch is a burgeoning artist based in Davis, California. Between raising her family and a demanding career in business, including […]

Ongoing

William T. Wiley Exhibition

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

THRU JAN 7. John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. A member of the UC Davis studio art faculty and a participant in the Bay Area Funk Movement, Wiley produced an iconic body of work.

California Funk to Figuration: A New Narrative Mythology

John Natsoulas Center for the Arts 521 1st St., Davis

THRU JAN 7. John Natsoulas Center for the Arts. A thrilling exhibition of paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by the leading 20th-Century Funk artists from California and Chicago.

Woven Air: Dhakai Jamdani Textile From Bangladesh

Design Museum, UC Davis Room 124, Cruess Hall University of California, Davis

“Woven Air: Dhakai Jamdani Textile From Bangladesh,” an exhibition of traditional Bangladeshi textiles noted for a weaving technique that creates surface decorations, opens at the UC Davis Design Museum on Oct. 3. This exhibition features fine-count Jamdani, the ornate textile that has experienced a revival in Bangladesh. Jamdani artisans employ the same weaving techniques of […]

Robert Arneson 30 Year Memorial Exhibit at Natsoulas

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

The John Natsoulas Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition in honor of Robert Arneson (Sept. 4, 1930 – Nov. 2, 1992). Commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the passing of the great artist, this show will offer visitors the chance to see amazing sculptures and works on paper by this artist who shaped the […]

Flights of Fancy: Sculpture by Steven McGovney

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

McGovney uses clay, steel wire, and acrylic and oil paint to bring his animal and figurative work to life, concentrating on the sculptural side of ceramics.

Free

Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.

Free
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Foraged Winter Wreaths at Park Winters

Park Winters 27850 County Road 26, Winters

Brighten your home with a festive and fragrant holiday wreath you assemble using a mix of aromatic fresh greenery. 11a–1p. $95

$95

Davis Manor Winter Bazaar

The friendly residents of the Davis Manor neighborhood invite the Davis community to enjoy artisanal shopping and neighborly holiday cheer at the 7th Annual Davis Manor Winter Bazaar. Twenty neighborhood artisans will showcase a variety of hand-crafted artwork, herbal remedies, and specialty treats on Sunday, December 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held outdoors on […]

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Pence Gallery Holiday Market

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily, including Mondays, 11:30a–5p during Holiday Market!

Free
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Art Spark

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis

Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free

Free
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