Artists from the Sacramento region to the Bay Area have been drawn to the practice of creating assemblages since the 1950s. Assemblage refers to a sculpture fabricated by assembling discarded or recycled objects into a cohesive whole, often with an embedded social commentary. Contemporary artists Suzanne Adan, Randy Brennan, Julia Couzens, Stephen Giannetti, Nemo Gould, […]
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on June 10, 6-9 PM (free admission). We will have three exhibits on display: Found This exhibit features sculptures by various contemporary artists, fabricated by assembling discarded or recycled objects into a cohesive whole. On display in the Community Gallery, June 10 […]
Curator’s Talk: Assemblage in Northern California Saturday, June 11, 2-3 PM | Free, suggested donation $10 Natalie Nelson shares a short history of the practice of assemblage, or found object sculpture, followed by an exhibit tour of Found. Found June 10 - August 14, Reception: June 10, 6-9 PM Artists from the Sacramento region to […]
Our opening reception on will celebrate the renowned artist, Boyd Gavin, and the exciting exhibition dedicated to his paintings. The exhibition will be open from June 8 to July 23, 2022 at the John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis, CA. All ages are welcome and admission is free. This is a rare opportunity to see fine […]
It's time for our annual non-juried exhibit to highlight the talent of our community's artists! Artists ages 16 and up can drop off one artwork of their choice in any medium to the Pence on July 1-2, 11:30am-4:30pm, to be displayed in our summer display Exhibit It! The Pence will accept up to 50 […]
Join juror Chris Daubert on July 30 for an in-depth discussion and walkthrough of Slice at the Pence Gallery. Slice is our annual juried exhibit of regional art. Now in its 9th year, this year's Slice exhibit showcases a broad range of innovative and thought-provoking work by 31 California artists. Chris Daubert is an artist, […]
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on August 12, 6-9 PM (free admission). We have three incredible exhibits on display that are ending soon after, so don’t miss this chance to see them! Check out our current exhibits: Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art Slice is a […]
The Pence’s annual Art Auction offers the best in contemporary art both at the Gallery and online for silent auction bidding. Preview and bid on fantastic sculptures, paintings, photography, textiles, and jewelry by 130 regional artists from September 3–24 at www.pencegallery.cbo.io. Online bidding opens on September 3 at midnight and closes for most pieces on […]
Join us at the John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis, California for the upcoming, captivating exhibition California Funk to Figuration: A New Narrative Mythology. The exhibition will be open from September 7 to January 7, 2022. The opening reception is on September 9, and will feature live music and free beverages. This exhibition will feature works […]
Steve Briscoe’s exhibit, Worthy Mysteries, includes a stunning selection of found object sculpture, paintings, and installations that invite both contemplation and joyful delight. Using second-hand objects such as old signs, stencils, and chairs, he builds structures that seem precariously connected. His series of hand-made tools of unknown function seems to hint at our universal ability […]
At the Pence Gallery, Fiberscapes features quilted landscapes by artist Marjan Kluepfel, who has been creating art quilts since 1990. After working in academia for many years, she is now a full-time studio artist in Davis, California. Kluepfel's works are inspired by the beautiful and varied landscapes of Northern California. Constructed out of hand-dyed fabrics and […]
Interwoven is an exhibit by a group of artists who have been meeting for several years to pursue shared questions of making art in our time. Members originate from places as distant as India and Germany, and as near as Davis. Educated in many aspects of art and design, the group shares a deep curiosity […]
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