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
GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. Gallery 625, with the Woodland Camera Forum, invites photographers to submit up to three artworks that explore the visceral elements of photography through Color, Texture, and/or Pattern for this spring’s Sac Photography Month 2026 exhibition.
PENCE GALLERY. Clothing that we wear often reflects our personal identity, our culture, or both. Participating artists in Worn explore this theme, illustrating how clothing is a large part of how we see ourselves and how ordinary garments can hold memories and meaning. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. View a solo exhibit by Charlene Will, the recipient of the 2025 Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award. Her work is rooted in a reverence for nature. Working with oils on canvas, she uses traditional and self-taught brushwork, glazes, and the removal of layers to reveal the ephemeral qualities of light and color found in various natural ecosystems. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our monthly reception and enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. Exhibits on display include Maryann Steinert-Foley & Diane Williams: The Realm of Possibility, Charlene Will: Here for a While, Worn, and Maris Kaplan: Amateur. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for a fun and stimulating talk with "The Realm of Possibility" artists, Diane Williams and Maryann Steinert-Foley. Director Natalie Nelson will facilitate the conversation on their respective processes, layers of meaning in the work, and the balance between art and life. Free for students & Pence Members; $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
PENCE GALLERY. Charlene Will will give a walk-through of her work on display at the Pence, covering her favorite locations to paint, how color and light inspires her, and the noticeable effects of climate on the natural world. Walking, observing, and moving through wilderness areas are paramount to her process, and she'll provide glimpses into how her work evolves. Free for students & Pence Members; $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
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