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
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
THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. We welcome you to support the creative expressions of local artists and delight in exhibitions, demonstrations, live music from Roadhouse 5, and an artisan market. Also enjoy gourmet food tastings from notable local farms and restaurants, along with the best of Yolo County wine, beer, and spirits. 2p—6p. $0—350
PENCE GALLERY. Call for artists! You are invited to submit artwork that captures the connection between clothing and one’s personal identity and/or culture. You can explore this open-ended theme through various media and subject matter. Work will be selected for a new group exhibit, titled Worn, from Jan. 9—Feb. 8, 2026. Submissions are due by December 1, 2025. Free to apply
DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
DELTA OF VENUS. Katerina Hanks presents eerie, hyper-detailed dreamscapes in a range of mediums. The show explores longing, time travel, double binds, and dogs at the discotheque. Live DJs throughout the night, beverages and snacks available for purchase. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate spooky season with the perfect pumpkin art project! Start with mixing your own pumpkin spice salt dough. Then sculpt and decorate a pumpkin bowl using clay tools, textured surfaces, and more. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Join us for this free family-friendly multi-media art event! View works by local artists, watch dance performances, learn the The Monster Mash dance, participate in an art activity, and more. 5:30p—7:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Through value studies, students will learn how to simplify complex subjects, organize a composition, establish strong lighting, and create a solid foundation for a full-color painting. Participants will paint a new subject each week, along with a corresponding value study. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting. On Tuesdays from Oct. 21—Nov. 4. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $98—108
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. In this fun, food-inspired ceramic workshop, students will create realistic-looking desserts out of clay. This multi-day workshop allows participants to sculpt their sweet treats during the first session on Oct. 7 and return to glaze them on Oct. 14. For all ages. 5:30p—7:30p. $85
