Week of Events
Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden by Rochelle Mason
PENCE GALLERY. Rochelle Mason uses her imagination in painting bold, colorful abstracts of beautifully designed animals by applying swirling, flowing brushstrokes and defining intriguing shapes. Mason loosely bases her Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden series on animals considered unpopular and unappreciated with the purpose of helping people transcend “speciesism.” 11:30a—5p. Free
Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2025
PENCE GALLERY. Slice celebrates the diversity of expression in our region with an array of sculpture, prints, paintings, and photography created by 36 visual artists. Representing a ‘slice’ of work fresh from the studio produced by new and established artists working in the state, this annual juried exhibit has quickly gained a reputation for displaying innovative and thought-provoking work. 11:30a—5p. Free
Figure Drawing at the Pence
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery
PENCE GALLERY. Attend the opening reception for all new exhibits during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout. View Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art, Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden by Rochelle Mason, Exhibit It! A Community Art Exhibit, and Emma Ware: Berryessa Summer. Enjoy complimentary wine from Turkovich Family Wines. 6p—9p. Free
The Sun Shines On Art
THE PAINT CHIP. Come join us for the 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception of local artists Ann Privateer and Mary Anne Kirsch. Their whimsical art will delight your senses of the natural world. Exhibition runs the month of July. 6p—8:30p. Free