“Guardians: Spirits of Protection” is a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design. Now, you can view this magnificent piece at the UC Davis Design Museum through April 24. The installation showcases a series of sculptures created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau. She crafted them from objects and flotsam that washed […]
This exhibit celebrates the exquisite glass sculpture of Sean Alcala, the winner of the Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award for 2021. Alcala connects his medium of glass to water, using art to critique and question our role in conserving this vital element in our ecosystem. His kiln-formed sculptures evoke a sense of captured time and […]
The Healing Arts Workshop at Pence Gallery uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of artmaking, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space in the Pence Gallery Learning Center under the guidance […]
Bicycle Auction Is Online! You may have noticed UC Davis hasn't held the Bicycle Auction in a while because…COVID. Well, the auction is now online! We’re happy to have been able to partner with GovDeals, an online marketplace that provides services to government and educational entities for the sale of surplus assets to the public. And […]
The undeniable power of artists lies in their ability to translate the everyday experiences of our personal lives into something tangible that speaks to larger social and political forces at work. The 366 days that constituted the year 2020 were filled with huge historic changes in America and throughout the world. Faced with nearly a […]
Explorer Series: Mushrooms at Point Reyes National Seashore with UC Davis Emeritus Professor Mike Davis Mushroom Identification Workshop Saturday, February 5 10 a.m. -3 p.m. $175 REGISTER REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 12 p.m. Join expert mycologist Mike Davis as he teaches the intricacies of mushroom identification to fungi enthusiasts of all levels! Mushrooms […]
Mark your calendar! The Pence Gallery is open for 2nd Friday ArtAbout on February 11th, 6-9pm. Our gallery is one of multiple businesses that participate in 2nd Friday ArtAbout, so you don’t want to miss a night full of art. We will have three fantastic exhibits on display: 2020: An Exhibit Reflecting Back Many artists […]
Bring your sweetheart, family, or friends and relax in our outdoor courtyard. Specials this weekend will be mango habanero pulled pork tacos, strawberry and chocolate dipping platter and new meads to try! Cozy up by the bonfire, play some cornhole and giant jenga, listen to live music, and use this time to relax in our community […]
Explorer Series: Online Workshop & Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Photography Tour with Lewis Kemper (Hybrid Event) Session I: Online Photography Workshop (Virtual) Thursday, February 17 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Session II: Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Photography Tour (In Person) Sunday, February 20 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. $175- Includes Both Sessions REGISTER REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 […]
Come plant trees with your community and Tree Davis! We will meet at the corner of Lake and Russell Blvd on the north west side in a grass patch. Please park on Lake Blvd. Safety: All volunteers must wear a mask and bring their own work gloves, water, snacks, sun protection and wear closed toed […]
THE ALMOND FESTIVAL IS BACK! The 107 year old tradition of celebrating the bountiful almond production in the Capay Valley is returning February 26th and 27th, 2022. This year the Almond Festival is coming back from a short break better than ever! All the activities you have come to expect and love on Sunday will […]
The Pence Gallery’s Slice exhibit, now in its tenth year, is open to all artists residing in California. This year, artist, writer, and curator Chris Daubert will serve as Juror. The exhibit showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Work may be in any medium except for […]
See Call for Art Details here: https://thedirt.online/art-of-solidarity-call-for-art/
We will have drop-in sessions for Healing Arts in March, which is a one-time, 90-minute art workshop that focuses more specifically on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or a major life change. March 1 or March 15, 10:30 am – noon Free (Pre-register in advance at the links below) March 1 Drop-In […]
Presented by guest lecturer Hilary Poriss, an Associate Professor of Music at Northeastern University. Hilary received her bachelor's from Bates College and her master's and doctorate in music history from the University of Chicago. Her primary research interests reside in the 19th-century Italian and French opera, performance practice, diva culture, and musical culture aesthetics. She is […]
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