The Pence Gallery will have a new collection of pastel landscapes by Patricia Prendergast along our staircase. Since retiring from a career as a computer programmer, Patricia has been able to indulge her love of nature and art. She chose pastels as the best medium to portray the serenity of the landscape of her native […]
The search for the figure has inspired sculptor Marc Lancet’s artistic practice for decades. Harkening back to ancient goddess figures from prehistoric Europe, Japan, and pre-colonial wooden sculpture from Africa, Lancet builds totemic female figures on a grand scale. He works with wonder and mystery in the studio - with an inspired attention – aiming […]
Lisa Jetonne’s interest in categorizing and labeling our natural environment offers a critical reflection on how and why we order natural objects. Using ceramics to record all the varieties of the earth’s geological as well as botanical wealth, Jetonne creates multifaceted installations that echo natural history museum displays. As she writes, “I deconstruct information and […]
Celebrating the artists who have painted as part of our Garden Tour event, this exhibit includes landscapes, outdoor scenes, and still-life subjects by over twenty local painters. Some of the participating artists include Chris Kidd, Janet Crittenden, Linda Clark Johnson, Marlene Lee, Pete Scully, and many more. On display: May 1-30, 2021 The Pence […]
The 2021 Davis Feminist Film Festival is coming up on May 28, 29 and 30. The festival is free and all films will be streaming online at https://davisfeministfilmfestival.sparqfest.live. This year we are showcasing over 50 films from across the globe. The festival showcases independent documentary, narrative, and experimental film in order to highlight and […]
Due to COVID-19, the District has stopped in-person community outreach events, keeping health and safety our highest priority. While we will not be hosting a formal Memorial Day program, the Davis Scouting groups have graciously volunteered to help honor our Veterans by placing flags. Individual flags, along with our internal roadway flags will be placed […]
Welcome to an informal rehearsal by the Mellon Music Festival Artists on Sunday, May 30th. We will be open from noon-4pm, and music starts at 2pm. Enjoy music while you sip on a glass of our award-winning wine at our stunning winery estate! After your first glass of wine, additional wine is available for purchase […]
At the Pence Gallery, we will have a new collection of artwork along the stairwell featuring an altered book series of cyanotypes by artist Linda Clark Johnson. These were inspired by her tranquil escape of relaxing and reading on summer afternoons. Each of the prints is a one-of-a-kind original, exposed outdoors in the sun using […]
Hike, stroll, meander or run. Come out to explore the trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve in eastern Sacramento County. To prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading and protect the health of our community, group sizes will be limited with a maximum of 50 visitors allowed on the property per day. All hikers must pre-register […]
FREE BIKE REPAIR! The Bike Campaign provides free bike repair services at their two Bike Garage locations in Davis and Woodland, Saturdays from 9am-noon and Wednesdays 2pm-5pm. Davis: at The Cannery, east of The Barn (1500 Cannery Ave.) Woodland: at First St. @ Hays Street Our #1 goal is to reduce car traffic as we […]
Join artist Marc Lancet for a demonstration via Zoom in how to hand-build a small figure in clay. Learn about abstract, figurative sculptures from ancient cultures and create a work of art that will be displayed as part of a community art piece in his exhibit. (Pieces will not be fired.) Materials can be picked […]
Join local author Tom Lin for a conversation about The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu. An astounding debut that reimagines the classic Western through the eyes of a Chinese American assassin on a quest to rescue his kidnapped wife. No reservations required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Yolo County Libraries. Invite Link https://yolocounty.zoom.us/j/98506191201
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