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Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers Selections
Manetti Shrem Museum (Shrem) 254 Old Davis Rd.
Free
From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis
University of California Davis Davis
Free
Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985
Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at UC Davis 254 Old Davis Road, Davis
Free
Gallery 625: Shonna McDaniels, The Black Woman Experience
Gallery 625 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland
Women of Northern California: Making Meaning for Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
John Natsoulas Gallery 521 1st St, Davis
Women’s History Month Exhibit: Fearless, Paintings by Ana Lazaro
Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library 315 East 14th Street, Davis
Free
Ongoing
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.
Free
From Concept to Creation: Inspired Shoe Design by Chris Francis
JAN 23 THRU APR 23. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Opening reception Jan 24 @ 6:30p. Gallery open weekdays, 12p–4p. Free
Free
Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985
JAN 30 THRU JUNE 25. MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The UC Davis Professor Emeritus' first solo U.S. museum exhibition in 20 years brings to light the pioneering artist’s rarely seen contributions to the history of contemporary painting and filmmaking, radical Black politics & to the story of California art. Integrates paintings & films by Henderson that offer new ideas about Black life in the visual languages of protest, Afro-futurism & surrealism.
Free
Gallery 625: Shonna McDaniels, The Black Woman Experience
FEB 3 THRU APR 4. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento.
Figurative Exposé: Art from the California Art Club
FEB 10 THRU APR 2. PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. Reception Feb 10.
Free
Women of Northern California: Making Meaning for Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition celebrating Women's History Month through both historic & contemporary pieces. Showcases influential women who have pioneered artistic movements & shaped the media throughout Northern California, highlighting their tenacity & artistic legacies.
Women’s History Month Exhibit: Fearless, Paintings by Ana Lazaro
THRU MARCH 31st. STEPHENS DAVIS BRANCH LIBRARY. Exhibit by local contemporary feminist artist who highlights inspirational women from across the world. Free
Free
Art by Cathi Newlin & Toni Rizzo
PENCE GALLERY. A joint exhibit featuring the work of painter Toni Rizzo, of Davis, and sculptor Cathi Newlin, of Sacramento. Both artists have a light-hearted, playful take on artmaking that leads them to explore imagery full of fantasy, surrealism, or comedic exaggeration.
Free
Call to Artists! Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2023
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Slice exhibit is open for application by California artists working in any medium (except video or sound). This is an ‘open theme’ exhibit, which showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Apply online, link in post. $30 member
$30 – $35
Flesh and Frame
THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work and investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, and the environment. Free
Free
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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
$22
Senior Watercolor Group
Senior Watercolor Group
DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
Free
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Logos Books: 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception
Logos Books: 2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception
LOGOS BOOKS. Artist Philip Renner's show “A Beachcomber’s Camera” features digital photography of Shell Beach in Sonoma County and prints produced with the Kallitype process.
Free
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2nd Friday ArtAbout!
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting, & conversations with special artists. 5p–9p.
Free
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Mamma Mia! The Musical
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Art History Lecture Series: Dr. Mya Dosch
Art History Lecture Series: Dr. Mya Dosch
ZOOM. Pence Gallery Art History Lecture Series features Dr. Mya Dosch, who explores protest artworks in the streets of Mexico City, from banners to provocative performances. 2—3p. $10 donation suggested.
Free
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Mamma Mia! The Musical
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Crafting Community Ferment: Kombucha Workshop
Crafting Community Ferment: Kombucha Workshop
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Learn to make kombucha leather with The Hypha Collective. 1—3p. Free
Free
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Mamma Mia! The Musical
Miniature Paint Night
Miniature Paint Night
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
$5
