Bound in Time: Exploring Women’s Journeys through Scrapbooks and Photo Albums
Peter J. Shields Library 100 NW Quad Davis
Free
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Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis
$35 – $40
Week of Events
Bound in Time: Exploring Women’s Journeys through Scrapbooks and Photo Albums
UC DAVIS SHIELDS LIBRARY. This exhibit showcases the journeys of various women who traveled through or lived in California between 1901 and 1956. The exhibit recreates pieces of their journeys through the pages included in their scrapbooks and photo albums. The photographs and descriptions detail journeys full of friendship, family, and independent achievements. Free
Free
Inspired…
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. View a collection of work created by Teaching Artists working in Yolo County. This show includes ceramic, digital illustration, installation, mixed media, painting, photography, and printed artworks. Free
Free
Sarah Lam: Beyond Formalities
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This body of work portrays the psychological state of the individual that goes beyond traditional portraiture. Use of color, symbolism, cast shadows, semi-three dimensional elements, and embedded shadow boxes are meant to reveal the inner thoughts and character of the model. There are recurring themes in the work which include nature, the state of the planet, human connection to animals, youth, and mental health. Free
Free
Sahar Khoury: Weights & Measures
MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Oakland-based artist is inspired by familial and global histories, food, music, and mourning. The exhibition features a reconfigured clock tower sculpture that alludes to market structures in the Eastern Mediterranean Levant region, and new works in ceramic and bronze that speak to familial and cultural ties across time. Free
Free
Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
PENCE GALLERY. The Emerging Artist Award 2026 is now open for applications via www.callforentry.org. This award of $4000 supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January-February 2027 at the Pence. Apply by April 9. $35—40
$35 – $40
Worn
PENCE GALLERY. Clothing that we wear often reflects our personal identity, our culture, or both. Participating artists in Worn explore this theme, illustrating how clothing is a large part of how we see ourselves and how ordinary garments can hold memories and meaning. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
Charlene Will: Here for a While
PENCE GALLERY. View a solo exhibit by Charlene Will, the recipient of the 2025 Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award. Her work is rooted in a reverence for nature. Working with oils on canvas, she uses traditional and self-taught brushwork, glazes, and the removal of layers to reveal the ephemeral qualities of light and color found in various natural ecosystems. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
Backstory: Digitizing the Museum Collection
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
The Fabric of Davis quilt show
DELTA OF VENUS. Come see the wonderful whimsical Fabric of Davis quilts by Pauline Jackson on display throughout the month of February. Pauline’s quilts take you on a tour of iconic Davis spots through her gift of painting with cloth. Free
Free
“Happy Hour” Schorré Chevalier Oldham: Paintings including Acrylic & Paper Collages
THE ARTERY. Schorré states that her exhibit is about facing uncertainty with optimism. The limited color palette of red, yellow, and blue with black and white provided unlimited possibilities. This body of work is her way of making sense of the world around her. Free
Free
Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You
PENCE GALLERY. Manuel Fernando Rios is a painter, printmaker, and Professor of Art at Woodland Community College. In his exhibit, Rios shares his interest in themes that explore his Chicano heritage, as well as his family’s history and experiences. Blurring the line between naturalism and abstraction, the artist embraces the use of complex design patterns and photography to make a powerful statement. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
Monday, February 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026 -Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)
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February 3, 2026 -WHAM! Create a Comic Book
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February 3, 2026 -Drawing Club
Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)
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
WHAM! Create a Comic Book
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Art Explorers will learn the process of creating their own comic book—from storyboarding their ideas, to binding their book, and finally bringing each page to life with bold outlines and color. For ages 6-12. 3:30p—5p. $35
$35
Drawing Club
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
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026 -Teen Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
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February 4, 2026 -2026 Imagining America Gathering Kick-off Event
Teen Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
DIXON LIBRARY. After school, come and decorate free Valentine's Day cookies with your favorite toppings to make them even tastier! This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. 3:30p—4:30p. Free
Free
2026 Imagining America Gathering Kick-off Event
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Please join Imagining America and the Davis community to celebrate and begin our journey organizing the 2026 IA National Gathering in Davis, CA! This welcome event is an opportunity to create community around our collective work on public scholarship and artmaking, regional cultural organizing, and institutional change in higher education. 4p—6p. Free
Free
Thursday, February 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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February 6, 2026 -Impression//Path Opening Reception at Gallery 625
Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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
Impression//Path Opening Reception at Gallery 625
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Join us for the opening reception of Impression//Path! All are welcome to attend this free event that coincides with the downtown Woodland First Friday event. This solo show features work by Sacramento Artist, Ember de Boer. 5:30p—8p. Free
Free
Saturday, February 7, 2026
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February 7, 2026 -Sleeping Beauty Dance Camp, presented by Sacramento Ballet
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Featured February 7, 2026 -Featured Make It Happen for Yolo County’s 3rd Annual Paint for a Purpose
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February 7, 2026 -Paint Date
Sleeping Beauty Dance Camp, presented by Sacramento Ballet
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Enjoy immersive ballet workshops based on the beloved classical ballet ‘The Sleeping Beauty,’ led by Shannon Zwick! These exciting programs include ballet technique class, exploring the story, characters and music of the ballet, making fun crafts, and more. Ages 4—6 (9a—12p), ages 7—10 (1p—4:30p). 9a—4:30p. $75
$75
Featured
Make It Happen for Yolo County’s 3rd Annual Paint for a Purpose
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DAVIS. This event will benefit Make It Happen for Yolo County, which provides under-resourced transition age youth with furniture, household goods, and essential items needed to establish a first home. Local artist Joanne Andresen will lead guests in creating a painting as they enjoy beverages, light fare, and door prizes. 2p—5:30p. $75
$75
Paint Date
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Bring your partner, bestie, boo, platonic pal—or anyone who completes your dynamic duo—to this Paint Date! Follow the instructor’s step-by-step tutorial, but with a twist: you’ll swap canvases every 10 minutes to create two collaborative paintings together. For ages 21+, price is per duo. 6p—7:30p. $65
$65
Sunday, February 8, 2026
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Featured February 8, 2026 -Featured Art in Action: Celebration Stations Part 1
Featured
Art in Action: Celebration Stations Part 1
PENCE GALLERY. 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. For this month's workshop, treasure the Pence with us by constructing your very own treasure box using origami paper, decorative ribbons, and more. Also, make art with your community by joining us for a collaborative weaving project. 1p—3p. $5—10
$5 – $10