The Pence Gallery’s Slice exhibit is now in its 10th year. This display of contemporary art in a variety of media celebrates the work of artists from all over California. This year’s juror is Chris Daubert - artist, writer, and curator - who has chosen pieces that are conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of […]
Four amateur radio clubs from Yolo County and Sacramento invite the public to a local field day at UC Davis. Members will test and showcase their abilities in the largest on-the-air event in North America. Activities on Russell Field are open to the public 11 am–8 pm Saturday and 8–11 am Sunday. Local operators play […]
It’s summertime! Break out those flip-flops and tanks to join us for a casual Backyard Bee-BQ at The HIVE! Taste delicious specials from our outdoor grill and listen to local DJs spin up some tunes. 5–7 pm: DJ Melodic 7–9 pm: DJ Vinyl Honey Free and family-friendly—dogs welcome, too!
It's time for our annual non-juried exhibit to highlight the talent of our community's artists! Artists ages 16 and up can drop off one artwork of their choice in any medium to the Pence on July 1-2, 11:30am-4:30pm, to be displayed in our summer display Exhibit It! The Pence will accept up to 50 […]
Before you fire up the BBQ, join A Change of Pace on Labor Day for this 5K and 10K event, continuing the tradition of the Davis Labor Day Run! A 1/2 Mile kids fun run will be held afterwards. 5K/10K race entry includes chip timing, finisher medal and short-sleeve t-shirt. Races start and finish at […]
Larry Mitchell is a graduate of the Los Angeles Art Center College of Design. He retired after a 35-year career in industrial design, during which he started out creating consumer products. From there, he operated a design consultation firm specializing in technical products, graphic literature, and corporate exhibitions for several Silicon Valley and Bay Area […]
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on July 8 from 6–9 pm (free admission). We will have three fantastic exhibits on display: Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art (awards @ 7:30 pm) Slice is a display of contemporary art in all media that celebrates artists from all […]
Volunteer with Tree Davis! Join us as we weed and mulch young trees at Community Park. If you have your own wheelbarrow and shovel, please bring it with you. We will meet at 1919 F St near the Rainbow City Playground and begin the event promptly at 9 AM. Safety - All volunteers must bring […]
On Saturday, July 9, Stories on Stage Davis will present the second event of its ninth season at the Pence Art Gallery. Doors open at 7 pm and the event starts at 7:30. This night’s readings will feature two excerpts from novels about unexpected ways families can form. Beatriz Figueroa will read an excerpt from […]
Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun. Develop new art skills and techniques while having a blast! This art intensive will focus on painting, drawing, and more! We will spend time indoors and out, weather permitting. Individual and group projects are led by Davis Arts Center teaching artists. All materials are […]
Learn a brief history of medieval illuminated miniatures as you paint your own miniature on goatskin parchment. Ann Marie Campbell is an expert in illuminated miniatures and will guide you step-by-step in this ancient art form. You will learn to gild and to make egg tempera paint, the kind of paint used by monks in […]
Make Davis sparkle this summer! Volunteer for a community cleanup session at Chestnut park to keep our city as gorgeous as ever. Chestnut Park Parking Lot, 1020 Chestnut Lane Saturday, July 16, from 8–10 am. To volunteer, contact the Davis Chamber of Commerce at communications@davischamber.com or visit www.davischamber.com.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day. The Bike Campaign invites everyone to ride the entire Davis Bike Loop (12mi). Enjoy FREE ice cream for all loop riders at 2pm afterparty.
In this two-day, in-person workshop, Sacramento artist David Lobenberg will cover the ins and outs of painting fun, energetic, and expressive pet portraits. Participants will learn how to balance warm and cool colors, as well as painting techniques for fur. Open to all mediums (the same color techniques David teaches can be applied to other […]
Volunteer with Tree Davis! Help us weed and mulch young trees at Willow Creek Park and the nearby Mono Greenbelt. If you have your own wheelbarrow and shovel, please bring it with you. We will meet at 3800 Cowell Blvd near the playground and begin the event promptly at 9 AM. Safety - All volunteers […]
Join us for our Summer Concerts Series on Main Street to watch Bart Vogel and Gregory Cain, a folk/"American" duo. Family- and pet-friendly. Free admission. Friday, July 29 from 7–9 pm Downtown Winters Main Street, Winters, CA
Join juror Chris Daubert on July 30 for an in-depth discussion and walkthrough of Slice at the Pence Gallery. Slice is our annual juried exhibit of regional art. Now in its 9th year, this year's Slice exhibit showcases a broad range of innovative and thought-provoking work by 31 California artists. Chris Daubert is an artist, […]
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