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Call for Artists! Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2026
Pence Gallery 212 D Street, Davis
$35 – $40
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
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
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
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
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
Free
Seeing The Same Thing Differently
THE PAINT CHIP. A collaborative exhibition by husband and wife David Kalb and Nancy Gelbard, exploring how two artists respond to the same moments using lens and brush. David’s street photographs capture spontaneous, unguarded scenes from everyday life. Many of Nancy’s oil paintings are created directly from these photographs. In addition to their shared artistic experience, each artist is also exhibiting individual pieces of their work. Free
Free
Monday, April 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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April 7, 2026 -Intermediate Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-Sessions)
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April 7, 2026 -Drawing Club
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
$195 – $215
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, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -The Davis Humanities Institute Presents “The Tallest Dwarf” Documentary Screening and Q&A with the Filmmaker
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April 8, 2026 -Figure Drawing at the Pence
The Davis Humanities Institute Presents “The Tallest Dwarf” Documentary Screening and Q&A with the Filmmaker
ANN E. PITZER CENTER. "The Tallest Dwarf" charts filmmaker and UC Davis Professor of Cinema and Digital Media Julie Wyman’s quest to find her place within the little people (LP) community at a moment when dwarf identity is poised to radically change. 4:30p—8p. Free
Free
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
$15 – $22
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Healing Arts One-Time 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
$5 – $10
Friday, April 10, 2026
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April 10, 2026 -Davis Makerspace & Clothing Repair Cafe
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April 10, 2026 -Friday Family Open Studio
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April 10, 2026 -2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: David Kalb and Nancy Gelbard
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
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
Free
2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: David Kalb and Nancy Gelbard
THE PAINT CHIP. Enjoy an artist reception for David Kalb and Nancy Gelbard, and view their collaborative show of photography and paintings on display. Moving from lens to brush, the work reflects an ongoing dialogue between two ways of seeing—and the shared experience of observing the world together. 6p—8:30p. Free
Free
Saturday, April 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
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April 12, 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
Free