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Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985

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

JAN 30 THRU JUNE 25. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Professor Emeritus' first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting and filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism. 

Free
patti warashina

Patti Warashina: New Ceramics Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Influential ceramicist who utilizes bright & vivid colors and idiosyncratic style. She sees her sculptures as canvases to paint, lending her works a sense of playfulness. Free

Free
pat mahony

Pat Mahony: New Works

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Mahoney's paintings carefully hover between abstraction & representation. With Impressionist colors, she captures the beauty of nature. Free

Free
The Bay Area Figurative Movement

Bay Area Figurative Exhibition

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis

THRU JUNE 24. JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Pieces from The Bay Area Figurative Movement, an art movement comprised of artists in the San Francisco Bay Area who abandoned the prevailing style of Abstract Expressionism in favor of a return to figuration in painting during the 1950s & 1960s. Free

Free
Ongoing

Call to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2023

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit is open for application by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Apply online, link in post. $30 member

$30 – $35

Flesh and Frame

The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland

THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work and investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, and the environment. Free

Free

Near and Far: The World in Focus

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

GALLERY 625. The work of local and regional photographers, including Woodland Camera Forum members, in an exhibition that highlights unique and unexpected perspectives of people, places, and things from around the world. Opening reception 4/7. Free

Free

Moments in Time & Space

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. Free

Free

Exhibit: Work of Kari Uhlman

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855. Work of Kari Uhlman on display. The gallery is located on the grounds of the Davis Cemetery. 8a–3p. Free

Free

Wandering Thoughts: Paintings by Dawn Star Wood

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Wood's captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons, and other signs of the cosmos. Free

Free
Watercolor group
Recurring

Senior Watercolor Group

Davis Senior Center 646 A St, Davis

DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free

Free
Recurring

Healing Arts Workshop

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free

Free

Home: Mixed Media Paintings by Susan Brady

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Susan Brady’s landscapes are a hybrid of painting, collage, and photography. Originating with a digital image, her work builds upon the photograph by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye, and oil paint. 11:30a–5p. Free

Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: Elyse Doyle-Martinez

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

LOGOS BOOKS. Artist reception for Elyse Doyle-Martinez, whose silk screen, digital prints and murals explore issues of identity, culture, sociopolitical movements, and the suppression of marginalized voices. 6p–8p. Free

Free
art about general image
Recurring

2nd Friday ArtAbout!

Multiple Venues

MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting & conversations with special artists. 5p–9p. Free

Free
Wandering Thoughts

Wandering Thoughts Reception

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate Dawn Star Wood’s captivating watercolor exhibition. 6p–9p. Free

Free
Susan Brady

Home Exhibition Reception

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate the premiere of a new exhibition! Brady accentuates digital landscape photos by collaging layers of handmade papers, dye & oil paint. Free

Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery

Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Browse the art exhibits on display & enjoy some wine. Also featuring video projections in the Pence courtyard by artist Shimon Attie's UC Davis students. 6p–9p. Free

Free
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