Join the Manetti Shrem Museum for an afternoon of art, communal bread breaking, and stimulating conversations aimed at inspiring action toward a more just, resilient and empathetic world. Anchored by […]
CENTRAL PARK. Shop from friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more. Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p. Free
THE PAINT CHIP. Amy McElwain is a collage mixed media artist living in Solano County. She has had creative outlets all of her life and turning the animals who share our planet into colorful, whimsical renderings is her current passion. Come visit her show, The Paper Menagerie, for the month of March. Free
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
ONLINE VIA ZOOM. Join us for this virtual artist talk to meet Ember de Boer and hear more about her artwork featured in "Impression//Path" at Gallery 625! RSVP required. 6p—8p. Free
THE ARTERY. Phil Gross’ oil paintings of northern California from aerial and ground perspectives can best be described as idealistic realism. Through a rearrangement of the objects along with a deliberate balancing act of colors, his compositions invite you to take a deeper look at the places you already know. Free
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
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this 2-day workshop, come learn to make mugs you can't find anywhere else, and turn those pots that came out a little wobbly into works of art! In this wide-ranging survey workshop, students will learn various techniques for incorporating sculptural elements into functional ware to make truly unique work. 10a—12:30p. $85
PENCE GALLERY. For this month's family art workshop, show your love for the arts by decorating the perfect containers for your art supplies and other craft items! Learn the art of decoupage by experimenting with tissue paper, scrapbook paper, fabric, dried flowers, paint pens, and more. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12. 1p—3p. $5–10
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
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
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