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
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
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
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
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit multiple 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
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
PENCE GALLERY. Our Seconds Sale is back! Artists often decide to part with works that are experimental, have a small flaw, are older pieces, or duplicates, so that they can clear space and start new projects. Find unique works of art such as ceramics, paintings, textile art, and more from over 25 professional artists. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our monthly 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception and enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. Exhibits include Manuel Fernando Rios: When They Reminisce Over You, Charlene Will: Here for a While, Maris Kaplan: Amateur, and our Seconds Sale upstairs. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join Manuel Fernando Rios as he talks with fellow artist John Yoyogi Fortes about his formative years as an artist, his artistic process, and current work in his exhibit at the Pence. This event is free for students & Pence Members and $10 at the door for non-Members. 2p—3:30p. $0—10
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