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Call for artists! Worn exhibit at the Pence
2025-10-01 - 2025-12-01 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Call for artists! Worn exhibit at the Pence
The Pence Gallery invites artists to submit artwork that captures the connection between clothing and one’s personal identity and/or culture. Artists can explore this open-ended theme through various media and subject matter. Selected work will become part of a new onsite group exhibit, titled Worn, in the Learning Center Gallery at the Pence Gallery from January 9 – February 8, 2026. There is no fee to apply, and submissions are due by 5 PM on December 1, 2025.
Artwork can be 2D or 3D and should be limited to 30” maximum in any direction when framed and weigh no more than 25 pounds. This call is limited to California artists ages 18 and up. Artists must submit digital images of up to 4 artworks and a short artist statement at bit.ly/penceartistcall.
December 1: Submissions are due online by 5 PM at bit.ly/penceartistcall
December 8: Notification to exhibiting artists of acceptance
January 3-5: Deadline for dropping off all work in person (no shipping),
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
January 9 – February 8: Exhibit dates, 11:30 AM – 5 PM (closed Mondays)
January 9: Opening reception, 6-9 PM
Questions? Email Katharine Schultz at pencegallery@gmail.com.

Lyrical x Carlaina Brown at Gallery 625
2025-11-29 - 2025-12-26 | Gallery 625, 625 Court St, Erwin Meier Admin Building, Woodland, CA, 95776, United States
Gallery 625’s current exhibition is a solo show featuring Carlaina Brown’s Sound Bars series and other selected works. The work on view includes two- and three-dimensional pieces using traditional mediums as well as every day and found objects. Whether drawing in space or painting on a surface, the work aims to embrace combinations of colors and textures, and to assemble spatial relationships that evoke shared experiences.
Lyrical x Carlaina Brown is on view at Gallery 625 through December 26, 2025.
Gallery 625 is located at 625 Court Street in Woodland, in Yolo County’s Erwin Meier Administration building and is open Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://yoloarts.org/ or contact ya@yoloarts.org or 530-309-6464.
Artwork: Carlaina Brown, “Sound Bar”

Pence Gallery Holiday Market
2025-12-01 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-02 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-03 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-04 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 11:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
November 14 – December 24, 2025
Reception: November 14, 6-9 PM (free)
The Pence’s Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items made by regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping for cozy knit scarves, unique jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. Over 50 participating artists will share their work, and our gallery will be overflowing with fun items that will make great gifts, which can be wrapped in a gift bag upon request. Pence Members receive 10% off Holiday Market purchases!
Members Only Shopping Hour
Friday, November 14, 10:30-11:30 AM (free)
Pence Members are invited to enjoy a private opening of the amazing Holiday Market. Members can enjoy delicious snacks and coffee while getting first dibs on shopping for holiday treasures. Not a Member? Sign up online at pencegallery.org or in person at the gallery.
The Holiday Market is open daily from 11:30 AM – 5 PM (including Mondays), with the following exceptions:
Nov. 26: Closes at 3 PM
Nov. 27: Closed for Thanksgiving Day
Dec. 24: Closes at 3 PM (final day)

Brush & Glaze: Ceramic Painting Workshop
2025-12-01 15:30 - 17:30, 2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Whether you’re looking to create a gift or a unique piece for your home, this is the perfect opportunity to let your imagination shine. Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating! Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home.
Price includes glazing, firing, and one ceramic piece
Ceramic selections: ornament, plate, or mug
Additional pieces available for purchase while supplies last
Final ceramic pieces available for pick-up starting December 15th
ALL AGES
Price: $25/attendee

Ugly Sweater Decorating
2025-12-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Bring your own sweater to Davis Arts Center, and turn it into an ugly (or cute) holiday sweater! This hands-on one-day workshop is the perfect chance to design a sweater that’s uniquely yours.
All decorative materials, including fabric paint and embellishments, will be provided
Note: Sweater not included in workshop price
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Instructor: Miss Rainbow
ALL AGES
Price: $30
Monday, 5:30-6:30 pm
Workshop date:
December 1
REGISTER NOW

Slump Mold Plates & Platters
2025-12-02 15:30 - 17:30 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Create and decorate your own wacky, one-of-a-kind plate or platter! In this two-day workshop, students will learn how to roll a clay slab and drape it over a form to create a custom slump mold shape. After shaping their piece, students will finish it with a colorful glaze of their choice, making it both functional and food-safe. These personalized creations make wonderful additions to your home or thoughtful handmade gifts!
All materials provided
This is a two-day workshop, attending both days is required
Final ceramic pieces available for pick-up starting December 15th
Instructor: Vex Rios (They/Them/Theirs)
AGES 18+
Price: $70
Times: 3:30-5:30pm
Workshop dates:
Tuesdays, Dec 2 and Dec 9

Polymer Clay Gifts
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Make polymer clay creations in these workshops! These are the perfect workshops to create last-minute holiday gifts for friends, family, or yourself!
All materials provided
All children must be accompanied by an adult
Register for one, or both, days!
Instructor: Miss Rainbow
ALL AGES
Price: $40/workshop
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
Workshop dates:
December 2: Earrings, Magnets, & Keychains
December 9: Ornaments
REGISTER NOW

Claycation! - Make an Island
2025-12-03 15:30 - 17:30 | Davis Arts Center, 1919 F St, Davis, 95616, United States
Escape the winter chill and set sail on a warm, hands-on clay adventure! Join us on a creative adventure and add a little warmth and color to the season by creating 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.
Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this is a playful introduction to hand-building and glazing techniques
All materials provided
This is a two-day workshop, attending both days is required
Final ceramic pieces available for pick-up starting December 15th
Instructor: Vex Rios (They/Them/Theirs)
ALL AGES
Price: $60
Times: 3:30-5:30pm
Workshop dates:
Wednesdays, Dec 3 and Dec 10

Darrci Robertson: Playful Awakening
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-28 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Darrci Robertson: Playful Awakening
Exhibit: December 4-28, 2025
Reception: December 12, 6-9 PM (free)
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.
This exhibit is sponsored by Jim & Sue Smith.
Image: ceramic sculpture by Darrci Robertson

Death or Glory Tattoo Presents: Toys for Tats '25 & Holiday Maker's Market
2025-12-06 12:00 - 20:00 | Death or Glory Tattoo, 219 E Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Bring a new, unwrapped toy with receipt of purchase of $50 or more and receive a free tattoo!
This event is our annual toy drive event held at Death or Glory Tattoo in downtown Davis. In addition to a day of fun-filled tattoos, we are hosting a holiday “Maker’s Market” on our patio for those who may want to pick something extra up for themselves or their loved ones. Our resident tattooers along with others talented artists in our community come together for this day of giving.

Art in Action: Wonderful Winter Creations
2025-12-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Pence Gallery, 212 D Street, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Art in Action: Wonderful Winter Creations
Sunday, December 7, 1-3 PM
$5 Members, $10 Non-Members (all materials included)
It’s time for cozy, winter-inspired crafts! Make winter-themed cloth napkins, decorative pinecones, and snowflake ornaments using a variety of materials, including fabric paint, foam, stamps, beads, wire, and more.
How it works:
Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. When you arrive, pay with cash or card at the front desk. A parent or adult caregiver is required to stay, but only has to pay for the project for themselves if they are also doing art. Stay as long or as short as you like over the two hour period. Space and supplies are limited to the first 25 participants and are available on a first come, first served basis.
We have a different Art in Action family workshop every month! Learn more at https://pencegallery.org/art-in-action/.
This unique monthly program is generously sponsored and made possible by Mary Stephens DeWall and Les DeWall.
