Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections
Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.Week of Events
Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Hollowell is a rising star in the art world, known primarily for paintings & drawings that map the body through figuration & abstraction. Exhibit features soft pastel drawings. On view until May 8, 2023.
Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. First-generation art faculty member & UC Davis Professor Emeritus Roy De Forest (1930-2007) is beloved for his colorful narrative figurative paintings, drawings & prints. Exhibition on view until May 8, 2023.
Off The Grid
THRU FEB 11. THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. innovative approaches to contemporary and traditional fiber arts, featuring artists: Jane Ingram Allen, Lynn Beldner, Brandy Bennett, Melanie Bown, June Daskalakis, Zen Du, Gioia Fonda, Roberta Monte James, Marjan Kluepfel, Penelope Lenaerts, Tanya Lieberman, Barbetta Lockart, Natalie Nelson, Carole Pirruccello, Elisa Reutinger, Marguerite Schaffron, Abigail Vargas, Susan Broadhurst Werrin & Roxanne Brodeur Young.
Expressions in Cloth
THRU FEB 1. GALLERY 625. Features quilts by Bernadette Behrends, Carole Pirruccello, & more.
Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2
Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.
Gallery 1855: Margaret Eldred
JAN 3 THRU JAN 31. DAVIS CEMETERY. "Miscellany of Trees" presents the diversity of California’s trees using a variety of mediums & techniques. Eldred concentrates on natives–oaks as well as willows, buckeyes, manzanitas, pines & more. Reception Jan 13, 1p–2p. Gallery open Mon-Fri, 8a–3p.
Tiny Show
JAN 6 THRU FEB 26. PENCE GALLERY. Features “tiny” works of art—modest-sized pieces limited to 5” x 7”. Various local & regional artists were invited to display their small but spectacular creations, including Valentina Arenas, Tamsen Armstrong, Karen Burns, Deziree Dizon, Jim Darke, and Amy Vidra, among many others. Their works are personal, intimate & brimming with the tiniest of details. Tues-Sun, 11:30a–5p. Closed Mondays. ArtAbout reception.
The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
THRU FEB 3. PENCE GALLERY. Figurative paintings & drawings centering on capturing the elusive muse, a creative force that flows from brush to canvas. Mogilka was the recipient of the Pence Gallery’s Emerging Artist Award in 2022. ArtAbout Reception.
Steven Higgins: New Paintings Exhibition
JAN 11 THRU FEB 25. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. A Sacramento based artist, Higgins’ Impressionistic works draw viewers in through bright colors and exciting textures.
Mark Bulwinkle: A Retrospective Exhibition
JAN 11 THRU FEB 26. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Showcases Bulwinkle’s mastery of color & form in both two & three dimensions throughout the last 5 decades. On display are a selection of his woodcuts & screen prints, including several from his time at the SF Art Institute. Bulwinkle’s flamboyant ceramic works from graduate school will also be featured, as well as papier-mache works that once decorated the walls of his iconic Manilla St. House, a towering steel assemblage sculpture built around a modest townhouse that became a landmark in Oakland from 1975–1991. Recent cut-steel works painted with colorful enamel will also be featured. In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. Reception Jan. 13, 7p.
Beautiful Figurative Watercolor with Misuk Goltz (Continuation)
Beautiful Figurative Watercolor with Misuk Goltz (Continuation)
In this 6-session workshop, watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will guide you in discovering how to capture the attitude, mood, and gestures of a person in an environment. Participants will explore how to structure design aesthetics, composition, shape, value, and color in relation to the figure and the surroundings. No portrait painting experience is necessary, but […]
Figure Drawing Group
Figure Drawing Group
PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
Artist Reception: Margaret Eldred at Gallery 1855
Artist Reception: Margaret Eldred at Gallery 1855
JAN 3 THRU JAN 31. DAVIS CEMETERY. "Miscellany of Trees" presents the diversity of California’s trees using a variety of mediums & techniques. Eldred concentrates on natives–oaks as well as willows, buckeyes, manzanitas, pines & more. Reception Jan 13, 1p–2p. Gallery open Mon-Fri, 8a–3p.
ArtAbout reception: Betty Berteaux & Dana Merry Richards
ArtAbout reception: Betty Berteaux & Dana Merry Richards
Meet Betty Berteaux and Dana Merry Richards and view their vibrant watercolors!
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on January 13, 6 - 9 PM (free admission). The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka Jan. 7 - Feb. 3, 2023 Kelley Mogilka’s figurative paintings and drawings center on capturing the elusive muse, a creative force that flows from brush […]
2nd Friday ArtAbout (January 2023)
Mark Bulwinkle Retrospective Exhibition Reception
Mark Bulwinkle Retrospective Exhibition Reception
JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Reception for the exhibition of Bulwinkle’s iconic sculptures & prints. Will offer a spectacular view of one of the most innovative artists, who defined the medium of graphically cut steel. (See more details in "Continuing Shows.") In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a brand new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. 7p. Free
Artist Talk & Demo: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
Artist Talk & Demo: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
PENCE GALLERY. Artist Talk & Demo: Kelley Mogilka will talk about her current series of paintings, sharing her method of working from models to compose her evocative subjects. 1p–2p, Free.
Artist Talk with Kelley Mogilka
Artist Talk with Kelley Mogilka
PENCE GALLERY. Mogilka, the recipient of the Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award in 2022, will discuss her inspirations spanning from her childhood to her present-day artist career, how she discovers & photographs models, as well as the process of composing & creating paintings. Includes a tour of The Elusive Muse, on display Jan 7 thru Feb 3. 1p–2p. Free/Sugg Don $10
Linoleum Block Prints with Susan Silvester
Linoleum Block Prints with Susan Silvester
PENCE GALLERY/MYRTLE PRESS. Participants will design & carve linoleum blocks & receive a guided tour of Portfolio x 2 at the Pence Gallery on Jan 8. Students meet at Myrtle Press in Sacramento & learn how to expertly print their linoleum blocks on Jan 15. Basic printmaking knowledge is helpful but not necessary. 1p–4p. Mem $140/ Non-Mem $150