Art

Name: Gorman Museum Native Arts Market
Start: 2025-11-09T11:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-11-09T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Gorman Museum of Native American Art, UC Davis

October 2025
October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Art in Action: Playful Pumpkin Bowls

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate spooky season with the perfect pumpkin art project! Start with mixing your own pumpkin spice salt dough. Then sculpt and decorate a pumpkin bowl using clay tools, textured surfaces, and more. 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 registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10

$5 – $10
October 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

United Nations Day 2025: Building Our Future Together

International House (I-House) 10 College Pk.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Mark the UN’s 80th anniversary with an afternoon that blends community, art, and thoughtful dialogue. We’ll celebrate how far global cooperation has come since 1945—and talk frankly about what it will take to meet the challenges ahead. 2p—4p. $10—20

$10 – $20
October 29 - November 29

Avery Palmer: New Paintings

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis, CA, United States

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Known for his imaginative narratives and surrealist sensibilities, Avery Palmer creates intricate worlds painted in the highly technical style of the Old Masters. His haunting compositions brim with oddities—hybrid creatures, enigmatic objects, and spectral human figures—that invite viewers to step into the rich terrain of the subconscious. Free

Free
October 29 - November 29

New Paintings by Boyd Gavin

John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis, CA, United States

JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Known for his evocative depictions of suburban life and richly observed still lifes, Boyd Gavin captures the fleeting beauty of everyday moments with both intimacy and depth. His latest body of work turns a keen eye toward shared history, inviting viewers to contemplate the past, present, and future. Free

Free
October 31 @ 8:30 am - 11:00 pm Pacific Coast OrigamiUSA Conference 2025

Pacific Coast OrigamiUSA Conference 2025

Sheraton Grand Hotel 1230 J St, Sacramento, CA, United States

SHERATON GRAND HOTEL, SACRAMENTO. This incredible 3-day event is your ultimate destination if you love origami, from simple folds to mind-blowing complexity. Enjoy presentations, classes, and exhibits. 8:30a—11p. $195—315+

$195 – $315
November 2025
November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Throwing Boot Camp

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St, Davis, United States

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Struggling to center clay on the potter’s wheel? This one-day workshop will help you build the foundation needed for successful wheel throwing. For ages 18+. 6p—8:30p. $45

$45
Featured November 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Paper-making Workshop

Fera House Davis, CA

FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. Learn how to make your own beautiful home-made paper from recycled materials like bits of yarn, your kid’s old math homework, and flowers from my garden. Using moulds and deckles, we’ll swish, press, and flip our way to gorgeous sheets of paper. Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65

$65
November 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Felipe Baeza in Conversation with Professor Ruben Zecena

Cruess Hall 375 California Avenue, Davis, CA, United States

CRUESS HALL, UC DAVIS. Felipe Baeza has had solo exhibitions in Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, and New York. Ruben Zecena is an interdisciplinary scholar specializing in contemporary Latinx Literature and Culture. 5:30p—7p. Free

Free
November 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Opening Reception: Lyrical X Carlaina Brown

Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland, CA, United States

GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Gallery 625’s upcoming exhibition is a solo show featuring Carlaina Brown’s "Sound Bars" series, and other selected works. The work on view includes two- and three-dimensional pieces using traditional mediums as well as everyday and found objects. 5:30p—8p. Free

Free
November 8 @ 10:00 am - November 9 @ 4:00 pm

Abstract Mixed Media & Drawing Workshop with Sara Post

Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis, CA, United States

PENCE GALLERY. This 2-day workshop is open to artists of all levels who want to create abstract paintings using a mixed media approach. Students will work with base layers, drawings, gel prints and other paper sources. While building layers, participants will add other media including paint, crayons, colored pencil and/or Art Graf. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—4p. $360—380

$360 – $380
November 9 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Art Café

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St, Davis, United States

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10

$10
November 9 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gorman Museum Native Arts Market

Gorman Museum of Native American Art, UC Davis 181 Old Davis Road, Davis, CA, United States

GORMAN MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ART. The Native Arts Market will feature indigenous vendors of art, jewelry, and other items, as well as Native arts demonstrations. All are welcome, parking & admission is free. 11a—4p. Free

Free

October 2025

November 2025