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
PENCE GALLERY. Darrci Robertson is a sculptor and ceramic artist whose work is autobiographical in nature, portraying characters, symbols, and emotions that reflect her various roles as a woman, wife, and mother. Her ceramics are both whimsical and deeply personal, highlighting her love of storytelling through the medium of clay. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. In this exhibit, Diane Williams' mixed media paintings and Maryann Steinert-Foley's sculptures explore the persistence, generosity, and unseen forces that sustain both nature and humanity. 11:30a—5p. Free
Shop for holiday gifts, art and decor while you meet some of the brightest artists and makers in Davis. Learn how they make their work, understand their process, see and feel the magic of creativity. Participating artists: Heidi Bekebrede - ceramics Lisa Erskine - weaving Feo Jacobsen - jewelry Ro Mottsmith - cut paper, ceramics […]
PENCE GALLERY. This one-time, 90-minute art 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. Registration is required at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:30a. $5—10
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Chanteuses, a treble choir under the direction of William Zinn, will perform choral pieces filled with harmonious sounds and holiday joy! 12p—1p. Free
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
Shop for holiday gifts, art and decor while you meet some of the brightest artists and makers in Davis. Learn how they make their work, understand their process, see and feel the magic of creativity. Participating artists: Heidi Bekebrede - ceramics Lisa Erskine - weaving Feo Jacobsen - jewelry Ro Mottsmith - cut paper, ceramics […]
LOGOS BOOKS. Meet artist Judith Johnson for her 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. Judith's work celebrates the human condition: history, humor, appreciation of nature, dreams, maps, daily life. She draws inspiration from her garden, cycling, wandering, and the archives of her immigrant grandparents. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our monthly reception and enjoy browsing the Holiday Market, complimentary wine, an art-themed scavenger hunt, and live music by Sammy & Lauren Leverone. New exhibits on display include Maryann Steinert-Foley & Diane Williams: The Realm of Possibility, Darrci Robertson: Playful Awakening, and Leslie Allen: The Familiar Wild. 6p—9p. Free
MELON BALL. Watermelon Music & the Friends of Watermelon Music are thrilled to announce a free one-day event to help celebrate the season! We will be offering hot chocolate, candy canes, ornament painting and decorating, and have a sugar cookie frosting station. 7p—9p. Free
DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. Join us for a joyful holiday fundraiser showcasing the next generation of performers. This brand-new event blends festive music, laughter, and community connection as our youth cast takes center stage. Also enjoy photos with Santa, a cocoa bar, silent auction, and seasonal treats. Fri. at 7p, Sat. & Sun. at 2p. $10
DAVIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Guitarist Matthew Grasso and tabla player Alex Jenkins' intricate Indian ragas present songs of colorful sunsets, moonlit nights, and twinkling starry spheres that are punctuated by sounds of thunderstorms and warm rain. Donations encouraged. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p and Sun. 4p. Free
DAVIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Guitarist Matthew Grasso and tabla player Alex Jenkins' intricate Indian ragas present songs of colorful sunsets, moonlit nights, and twinkling starry spheres that are punctuated by sounds of thunderstorms and warm rain. Donations encouraged. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p and Sun. 4p. Free
DAVIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Guitarist Matthew Grasso and tabla player Alex Jenkins' intricate Indian ragas present songs of colorful sunsets, moonlit nights, and twinkling starry spheres that are punctuated by sounds of thunderstorms and warm rain. Donations encouraged. Fri. & Sat. 7:30p and Sun. 4p. Free
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