GORMAN MUSEUM OF NATIVE AMERICAN ART. The solo-exhibition features artworks by award-winning artist Rick Bartow, from 1979 to 2015. A Vietnam Veteran, life-long musician and song- writer, widower, and enrolled member of the Mad River Band of Wiyot Indians, Bartow is considered one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American art. Free
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. View a collection of work created by Teaching Artists working in Yolo County. This show includes ceramic, digital illustration, installation, mixed media, painting, photography, and printed artworks. Free
THE ARTERY. Celebrate the season at The Artery’s Winter Market! Discover a festive collection of handcrafted artwork created with all the December holidays in mind. From unique gifts to joyful décor, our cooperative artists have crafted something special for everyone.
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. View a solo show featuring Carlaina Brown’s Sound Bars series and other selected works. The work aims to embrace combinations of colors and textures, and to assemble spatial relationships that evoke shared experiences. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. This exhibition celebrates sculptor Deborah G. Rogers’ incredible story-telling powers. Her imaginative installation showcases a magical narrative filled with diverse characters within a forest of handmade trees. Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. In this exhibition, Jose Manuel Arevalo Blanco enters an intimate territory where memory and play intertwine in a gesture of delicate evocation. Through beaches, landscapes, faded umbrellas and playful objects that float like vestiges of a distant childhood, the artist articulates a visual poetic that transcends mere representation, activating a deeply emotional experience in the viewer deeply rooted in what was lived. Free
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. All members of the public, especially those involved in the arts and creative industries across Yolo County, are invited to participate in the upcoming town hall in Davis. A time for questions & discussion will be offered, and your input will directly shape the future of California’s vibrant creative economy. 10a—12p. Free
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Come create your very own island paradise out of clay! This multi-day workshop allows participants to sculpt their creative islands during the first session and return to glaze them in the next, bringing their creations to life with vibrant color and glossy finishes. 3:30p—5:30p. $60
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking to craft a sweet gift for a book lover? In this two-day workshop, you can make items like bookshelf earrings, magnets, keychains, book page holders, bookmarks, and more. 6p—8p. $80
FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. Turn recycled scraps and flowers into handmade paper while you sip tea and unwind. Go home with unique holiday cards, thank you notes, gift tags, or even tree ornaments. Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Come create your very own island paradise out of clay! This multi-day workshop allows participants to sculpt their creative islands during the first session and return to glaze them in the next, bringing their creations to life with vibrant color and glossy finishes. 3:30p—5:30p. $60
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