Call to Artists – Applications Open for Night Market at the Pence Gallery!
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisWeek of Events
Avery Palmer Exhibition
Avery Palmer is a painter and sculptor from Arcata, California. Implying bizarre narratives, Palmer’s paintings and sculptures encourage an engagement of the imagination. Inspired most notably by Surrealism, in particular surrealist painter Remedios Varo, his figurative dreamlike art presents ambiguous allegorical scenarios exploring the complex nature of the human condition, the subconscious, and the interconnectedness […]
Call to Artists – Applications Open for Night Market at the Pence Gallery!
Applications are open through October 22nd, 2021 for artists who would like to exhibit and sell their work at the Pence Gallery's Night Market on October 29th, 6–8 p.m. Apply soon as space is limited.
Pence Gallery Call to Artists – “2020”
There is no fee to enter. Artwork may address, but is not limited to, the following: Black Lives Matter, the wildfires, the election, sheltering in place, and COVID-19.
Art & Recipe Contest
Recipes should be no more than 7 ingredients (no nuts), feature at least one Harvest of the Month item, and be replicable by Student Nutrition Services staff. Original artwork should also feature a Harvest of the Month item.
Davis Cemetery: Ben Duax Exhibition
Benjamin Duax, a Davis native, earned degrees in painting from Hunter College in New York and the Glasgow School of Art. His recent work concentrates on lived digital experience, capturing rapid streams of information through painting and printmaking as well as computer-based methodologies. Last summer, when art galleries and museums were closed, he arranged an […]
Pence Gallery: Joseph Bellacera
This month, we have a new collection of art along our stairwell by Joseph Bellacera. His acrylic and mixed media pieces are inspired by nature and luminosity, primarily the perception of space, light, and patterning. Each piece pops with color and energy, with a sense of playfulness and discovery. Make sure to visit the gallery […]
Pence Gallery: Passion for Pastels
The Pence Gallery will have a new exhibit opening on October 1st, Passion for Pastels. In the Sacramento region, there are a number of artists who work in pastel, and unlike with other media such as watercolor or oil, they have yet to have an exhibit that focuses on their talent with chalk. This show […]
Pence Gallery: The Soul of Nature, Art by Peter London and P. Gregory Guss
The Soul of Nature is a collaborative venture by artists and friends Peter London and P. Gregory Guss. Their exploration of the inner soul of nature itself originates in the idea that external appearances do not match or determine internal ones. Taking inspiration from the beauty of trees, leaves, water, and other parts of our […]
Pence Gallery: Fever, Work by Justin Marsh
Justin Marsh is a Sacramento-based artist currently working in painting, printmaking, and video. In Fever, his first solo exhibit at the Pence Gallery, Marsh expands upon his ongoing thematic interest in the nature of human failure and collapse. Exploring new tensions in our social fabric relating to the civil and political turmoil, as well as […]
Self-Guided Hikes at Deer Creek Reserve
Self-Guided Hikes at Deer Creek Reserve
Hike, stroll, meander or run. Come out to explore the trails of Deer Creek Hills Preserve in eastern Sacramento County. To prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading and protect the health of our community, group sizes will be limited with a maximum of 50 visitors allowed on the property per day. All hikers must pre-register […]
Know Your Rights Workshop
Know Your Rights Workshop
Learn more about your civil rights during law enforcement encounters, including what they are and how to invoke them safely. Attend via Zoom on September 29th at 6:30 pm.
Music at UC Davis: Piano Performance by Aleck Karis
Music at UC Davis: Piano Performance by Aleck Karis
Karis is a Distinguished Professor of Music at UC San Diego. He will be performing Beethoven's Piano Sonata 29 in B-Flat Major, op. 106 ("Hammerklavier") at the Recital Hall in the Ann E. Pitzer Center on Thursday, September 3oth from 12:05 to 1 pm. A livestream of the performance will be available at https://www.youtube.com/embed/RXrn4h38tQw.
Davis Farmers Market
Davis Farmers Market
Year-round at Central Park in downtown Davis, thousands gather each week to shop for what is grown, raised, and made locally at our markets. We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine. Walk rows of stalls lined with an array of fruits and vegetables, including certified […]
Color Intensive Painting Workshop with Elio Camacho
Color Intensive Painting Workshop with Elio Camacho
Nationally-known Bay Area teacher and artist Elio Camacho will help you learn how to build a strong foundation for your painting in this one-day, in-person, color intensive workshop. The workshop is structured for beginners through advanced students, and includes demonstrations, hands-on participation, and instruction in your choice of oil or acrylic still-life painting. Register today […]
Explorit Grand Reopening
Explorit Grand Reopening
Explorit is reopening to the public with a brand new exhibit, "Healthy Planet, Healthy You!" Face masks must be worn indoors. $5 per person. Free for ages 2 and under, Explorit Members, ASTC.
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
The time of the action is an "average day in the life of Charlie Brown." It really is just that, a day made up of little moments picked from all the days of Charlie Brown, from Valentine's Day to the baseball season, from wild optimism to utter despair, all mixed up with the lives of […]
Explorit Grand Reopening
Explorit Grand Reopening
Explorit is reopening to the public with a brand new exhibit, "Healthy Planet, Healthy You!" Face masks must be worn indoors. $5 per person. Free for ages 2 and under, Explorit Members, ASTC.