Call to Artists – Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2022
Pence Gallery (Pence) 212 D St., DavisPence Gallery: Sean Free Alcala, Under the Surface
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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 – Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award 2022
The Pence Gallery announces that its Emerging Artist Award 2022 is now open for application via www.callforentry.org. This award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and artist talk. Artists must use the award to further their work in a significant […]
Pence Gallery: Sean Free Alcala, Under the Surface
This exhibit celebrates the exquisite glass sculpture of Sean Alcala, the winner of the Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award for 2021. Alcala connects his medium of glass to water, using art to critique and question our role in conserving this vital element in our ecosystem. His kiln-formed sculptures evoke a sense of captured time and […]
Pence Gallery: 2020
The undeniable power of artists lies in their ability to translate the everyday experiences of our personal lives into something tangible that speaks to larger social and political forces at work. The 366 days that constituted the year 2020 were filled with huge historic changes in America and throughout the world. Faced with nearly a […]
Pence Gallery: Bling-Bling
As a tribute to Valentine’s Day, the Pence Gallery invited a wide variety of artists to create a one-of-a-kind artistic piece of bling. For some, this invitation is a step into the unknown, and a welcome foray into something fun and different. As Carol Gravem writes of her piece in the exhibit, “My attempt is […]
Call to Artists – Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2022
The Pence Gallery’s Slice exhibit, now in its tenth year, is open to all artists residing in California. This year, artist, writer, and curator Chris Daubert will serve as Juror. The exhibit showcases art that is conceptually thoughtful, technically skilled, and representative of contemporary trends in art. Work may be in any medium except for […]
Aggie Night at Sudwerk Brewing Co.
Aggie Night at Sudwerk Brewing Co.
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join the Cal Aggie Alumni Association's monthly Aggie Nights. Register to get a branded pint glass & your first beer on the house. Fourth Thursday, 5:30p–7:30p.
Mondavi Center: An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
Mondavi Center: An Evening with Fran Lebowitz
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak […]
Sycamore Park Planting Event
Sycamore Park Planting Event
Help us plant trees at Sycamore Park! We'll meet in the main grassy area of the park. Coordinates are 38.555601, -121.765690. Parking is available on Sycamore Ln and Colby Dr. Safety - All volunteers must wear a mask and bring their own work gloves, water, snacks, sun protection and wear closed toed shoes. All volunteers […]
Still Life Painting Workshop with Benjamin Wu (YoloArts)
Still Life Painting Workshop with Benjamin Wu (YoloArts)
YoloArts is hosting a unique opportunity for experienced adult artists age 18+ to deepen their knowledge of still life painting: Join Bay Area artist Benjamin Wu for a painting demonstration and hands-on workshop in realistic still life painting on Saturday, February 26, 9 am to 4 pm, at The Barn Gallery in Woodland. Artists bring […]
107th Capay Valley Almond Festival
107th Capay Valley Almond Festival
THE ALMOND FESTIVAL IS BACK! The 107 year old tradition of celebrating the bountiful almond production in the Capay Valley is returning February 26th and 27th, 2022. This year the Almond Festival is coming back from a short break better than ever! All the activities you have come to expect and love on Sunday will […]
Olde Tyme Tunes with Mark Pollock!
Olde Tyme Tunes with Mark Pollock!
Please welcome Mark Pollock, our friendly expert in all things 78 rpm, for an afternoon of classic records from the 20s to the 50s. You will hear a variety of styles, including jazz, blues, hillbilly, r&b, and comedy from Mark's collection. During this time, a portion of proceeds from our bar will go to the […]
Guided Nature Walk at the City of Davis South Fork Preserve
Guided Nature Walk at the City of Davis South Fork Preserve
Join Naturalist Marc Hoshovsky at the City of Davis South Fork Preserve on Sunday, February 27th (9 AM to 11 AM) for a morning guided walk of the preserve’s newest improvements and to explore its wonderful habitat. This leisurely walk will take place along the South Fork Preserve’s new ADA trail where participants will learn […]