Art

Name: Art in Action: Delicious Clay Desserts
Start: 2026-01-25T13:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-25T15:00:00-08:00
Location: Pence Gallery

January 2026
Featured January 14 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Vases & Steins

Vases & Steins

Davis Arts Center 1919 F St, Davis, United States

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Learn how to make a vase or stein in this two-day workshop! Students will create functional artwork by rolling out slabs and sculpting their own custom pieces. Whether you want a unique decoration for your home or a handmade gift, this workshop will guide you through the full process from forming to finishing. All materials provided; for ages 16+. 3:30p—5:30p. $60

$60
January 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Figure Drawing at the Pence

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

PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22

$15 – $22
Featured January 15 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

The Betty Jean and Wayne Thiebaud Endowed Lecture: Teju Cole and John Gossage

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Acclaimed photographers Teju Cole and John Gossage will discuss their art in a conversation format. Cole is currently the Gore Vidal Professor of the Practice of Creative Writing at Harvard and a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine. Gossage’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, and he has published over 30 books. 4:30p—6p. Free

Free
January 15 @ 7:10 pm - 8:45 pm

Photography Club of Davis

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library Blanchard Room 315 E 14th St, Davis, CA, United States

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. The Photography Club of Davis will meet in the Blanchard Room and will feature a photo critique of member-submitted images. Members of the public are welcome to attend. 7:10p—8:45p. Free

Free
January 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Healing Arts One-Time Workshop

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

PENCE GALLERY. This one-time art workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Registration is required at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:45a. $5—10

$5 – $10
January 16 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free

Free
January 19 @ 10:00 am - 12:15 pm

32nd Annual City of Davis Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Davis Veterans Memorial Theatre 203 E. 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

DAVIS VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. The City of Davis and the Human Relations Commission invite the public to attend this free, community-wide event. It will include an art exhibit by local high school students, a formal program featuring inspirational speakers and musical performances, and a march to the Solidarity Space in Central Park. 10a—12:15p. Free

Free
January 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

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

PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, artist Misuk Goltz will guide students on how to create harmonious compositions, value studies of various subjects, and painterly watercolors using a limited palette. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing, watercolor painting, mixing colors, and gray scale. Tuesdays, Jan. 13—Feb. 17. 10a—12p. $195—215

$195 – $215
January 20 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Drawing Club

Drawing Club

Dunloe Brewing 1606 Olive Dr, Davis, United States

DUNLOE BREWING. Every Tuesday, local creative people of all levels are invited to participate in the Drawing Club. Grab a cold drink and surround yourself with other people who want to draw. You can bring your own materials, or work from the variety of materials that we provide from the free art supply pantry. 5p—10p. Free
January 21 - May 2

Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection

Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.

MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. This exhibition is a working digitization laboratory and open storage featuring hundreds of works from the Fine Arts Collection, developed and presented in conjunction with UC Davis students in the Fall 2025 Exhibition Practicum course led by Assistant Professor Alexandra Sofroniew. Free

Free
January 23 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe

Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis, CA, United States

MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free

Free
Featured January 25 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Art in Action: Delicious Clay Desserts

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

PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate the Pence’s upcoming 50th birthday by making the perfect cake! Using polymer clay, liquid sculpey, and glaze, sculpt your own miniature cake and other delectable desserts. 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. 1p—3p. $5—10

$5 – $10

January 2026