Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis
The Barn Gallery Call for Art: Contemporary Glass Art
The Barn Gallery 512 Gibson Road, Woodland
Week of Events
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
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
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
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
The Barn Gallery Call for Art: Contemporary Glass Art
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. The Barn Gallery’s Summer 2026 exhibition will feature contemporary work by artists that use glass as a material in their art work. Hot, warm, and cold glass media artists including, but not limited to, blown glass, cast glass, sculpted glass, stained glass, etched/engraved glass, fused glass, mosaics, cut glass, and neon are encouraged to apply. Learn more at yoloarts.org/call-for-art/. Free
The Paper Menagerie
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
On a Clear Day…New landscape paintings by Phil Gross
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
Assorted Flavors: Pence Member Exhibit
PENCE GALLERY. Assorted Flavors celebrates the creativity of our organization’s Members to participate in a non-juried exhibit of art. The Pence opens up its second annual exhibit for Members of the Gallery, in order to celebrate the talent of our supporters. 11:30a—5p. Free
Barbara Prodaniuk: Myths in Mud
PENCE GALLERY. Barbara Prodaniuk is a ceramic artist whose work is inspired by the forest, meadows, and waterways surrounding the Truckee area. She explores the stories carried by the creatures and artifacts found in these environments through layered surfaces, organic textures, and sculpted imagery. 11:30a—5p. Free
The Pence Joins Yolo Fest This Spring!
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence Gallery, a unique nonprofit art gallery highlighting local & regional artists, is participating in the county-wide Yolo Fest this spring. View three spectacular exhibits at our free admission gallery, complete an art-themed scavenger hunt on Sat.-Sun. for the chance to win a prize, and take a printmaking class on Sunday (for all ages, $5-10 fee). 11:30a—5p. $0—10
Monday, March 23, 2026
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March 23, 2026 -Healing Arts One-Time Workshop
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Featured March 23, 2026 -Featured Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
Healing Arts One-Time Workshop
PENCE GALLERY. This workshop focuses more broadly on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:45a. $5—10
Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process. 3p—5p. $25
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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March 24, 2026 -Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-Sessions)
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March 24, 2026 -Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
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March 24, 2026 -Drawing Club
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March 24, 2026 -Wheel & Wine
Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-Sessions)
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week workshop, students will create watercolor paintings inspired by Misuk’s recent travels to Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Greece, and Turkey. Participants will explore landscape, architectural, and figurative subjects. Prior experience with watercolor techniques and color blending is required. On Tuesdays from March 24 to May 5 (no class Apr. 28). Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $195—215
Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process. 3p—5p. $25
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
Wheel & Wine
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Wheel & Wine is a single evening workshop designed for fun, creativity, and exploring clay! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. Enjoy a relaxed and social evening learning the basics of wheel throwing. Age 21+. 6p—8:30p. $50
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 -Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
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Featured March 25, 2026 -Featured Wheel & Wine
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March 25, 2026 -Figure Drawing at the Pence
Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process. 3p—5p. $25
Wheel & Wine
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Wheel & Wine is a single evening workshop designed for fun, creativity, and exploring clay! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. Enjoy a relaxed and social evening learning the basics of wheel throwing. Age 21+. 6p—8:30p. $50
Figure Drawing at the Pence
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
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 -Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process. 3p—5p. $25
Friday, March 27, 2026
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March 27, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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March 27, 2026 -Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
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March 27, 2026 -Friday Family Open Studio
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
Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process. 3p—5p. $25
Friday Family Open Studio
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
Saturday, March 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
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March 29, 2026 -Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
Davis Craft and Vintage Fair
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