Call to Artists – Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2022
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisCall to Artists – Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2022
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPence Gallery: Tinderbox, Water in the West – Sculpture by Jeff Downing
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisWeek of Events
UC Davis Arts: “Guardians: Spirits of Protection”
“Guardians: Spirits of Protection” is a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design. Now, you can view this magnificent piece at the UC Davis Design Museum through April 24. The installation showcases a series of sculptures created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau. She crafted them from objects and flotsam that washed […]
Call to Artists – Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2022
The Pence Gallery announces that its Emerging Artist Award 2022 is now open for application via www.callforentry.org. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and artist talk. Artists must use the award to further their work in a significant […]
Call to Artists – Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2022
The Pence Gallery’s Slice exhibit, now in its tenth year, is open to all artists residing in California. This year, artist, writer, and curator Chris Daubert will serve as Juror. The exhibit showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Work may be in any medium except for […]
Pence Gallery: Tinderbox, Water in the West – Sculpture by Jeff Downing
Tinderbox: Water in the West includes a series of ceramic diptychs by Bay Area sculptor Jeff Downing that address the critical water shortage affecting the natural habitats of the Western United States. Downing's paired sculptures feature imagery symbolic of the severe drought conditions in our region that are exacerbated by the overuse of available […]
Pence Gallery: On the Edge by CCA Ceramics
Artist Viola Frey (1933-2004) played a huge role in the Bay Area’s historic ceramic revolution. Her legacy has continued to thrive at California College of the Arts. This exhibition pays tribute to the innovation and experimentation she fostered as head of CCA's ceramics studio. Includes a sculpture by alumni Peter Voulkos and Robert Arneson. Also […]
Pence Gallery Artist Talk: Marsha Schindler
Pence Gallery Artist Talk: Marsha Schindler
Join the Pence Gallery for an Artist Talk with Marsha Schindler on Saturday, April 2. For her talk, she will discuss how the installation process is a dialogue between her ideas and the mediums involved. The long evolving process of creating an immersive installation is different than creating individual works for her, and about the […]