Pence Gallery: First Impressions, Early Prints by Roy De Forest
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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.
UC Davis Arts: “Guardians: Spirits of Protection”
“Guardians: Spirits of Protection” is a poignant exploration of the creative relationship between tragedy and design. Now, you can view this magnificent piece at the UC Davis Design Museum through April 24. The installation showcases a series of sculptures created by design professor emerita Ann Savageau. She crafted them from objects and flotsam that washed […]
Call to Artists – Stairway Display
Interested in displaying your work at the Pence Gallery in 2022? We are looking for artists like you! Every month, the Pence features a new display of work along our stairway from emerging local and regional artists. We would love to bring in some new artists to our gallery! The space strictly allows for 2D […]
Art of Solidarity: Call for Art
Solidarity Space and I-House Davis are seeking digital artwork to be placed at the Solidarity Space Davis in Central Park. We will design selected pieces into a vinyl wrap collage and install them at the Solidarity Space on the concrete base of the existing green, metal surrounding. This call is open to hobbyists, doodlers, poets, […]
Gallery 1855: Zen Du Exhibition
Zen Du is a multimedia artist. For her, the study of unconscious impulses and the exploration of authentic qualities of materials have long interested her artistically. Her work expresses, investigates, and inquires about spirit and matter, unconsciousness and logic, clairvoyance and doctrine, natural and aesthetic, all of which she has observed since childhood. All of […]
Pence Gallery Holiday Market
The Pence’s annual fine art & craft sale is full of jewelry, scarves, ceramics, and festive holiday items, all created by artists working in our region. Marcia Smith’s quirky sculptures and Ian Bassett’s elegant pottery will return to the Pence, as well as jewelry by Kristin Anderson, Momo Glass, Deveer's Designs, and Heidi Pauer. Jackie […]
Pence Gallery: First Impressions, Early Prints by Roy De Forest
First Impressions offers a remarkable look at Roy De Forest’s early explorations in printmaking. Throughout his career as a prolific painter of worlds full of wonder and exploration, De Forest (1930-2007) was drawn to the process of lithography as a graphic representation of his ideas. This exhibit highlights his explorations with Abstract Expressionism, which began […]
Online ‘Holiday Sunset Auction’ hosted by the Sunset Rotary Club of Davis
The Sunset Rotary Club of Davis is hosting its first ever online auction. The event will support projects that impact our local and broader communities. Our “Holiday Sunset Auction” will raise much needed funds to continue crucial local community projects. Funds will support programs at the Davis Senior Center and Fall Movies In The Park, […]
A Whitman’s Sampler: Quilts & Ceramics by Daphne Gillen
The Pence Gallery presents a one-woman exhibit from December 3-26, 2021, featuring the extraordinary art of Daphne Gillen. Gillen lives in Redwood Valley and exhibits throughout the region, primarily in ceramics and the fiber arts. Gillen has exhibited her work for over thirty years, and this exhibit will be her ninth at the Pence Gallery. […]
Printmaking Lecture with Graham McDougal: Roy De Forest
Printmaking Lecture with Graham McDougal: Roy De Forest
Graham McDougal, Assistant Professor of Art at UC Davis, dives into Roy De Forest’s early lithographs in an in-person lecture at the Pence. Looking at De Forest’s work on display, he explores the artist’s process and the broader context of printmaking in California in the 1950s. First Impressions offers a remarkable look at Roy De […]
Annie’s Trail and Huber Ranch Hike
Annie’s Trail and Huber Ranch Hike
Annie’s Trail is accessed via Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve and is a difficult trail. However, the views from the top are amazing, highlighted by stepping out onto Annie’s Rock. From Annie’s Rock, you can see Lake Berryessa, Berryessa Peak, Mount Konocti, Snow Mountain, and—on a clear day—Mount Lassen. Hikers will also have the opportunity to […]
Santa at Woodland Train Depot
Santa at Woodland Train Depot
Rain or shine, Santa is coming to town! On Sunday, December 5, head over to the Woodland Historic Train Depot at 10 am to catch a glimpse of Santa riding a vintage fire truck. A $10 donation supports the Sacramento Valley Historical Railways. It also gets you a visit with Santa and a holiday ornament for […]
A Holiday Evening with Friends
A Holiday Evening with Friends
The Davis Senior Center at 646 A St will host a live dessert charcuterie board demonstration. You’ll learn to create your own gorgeous charcuterie board of all your favorite sweets, and at the end you’ll receive a kit to create your own board at home! Register for only $5 by phone at 530-757-5696 or online […]