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31st Annual Pence Gallery Garden Tour

PENCE GALLERY; various locations. Visit five gorgeous private gardens in Davis on this self-guided tour, and enjoy learning about plant selection from Yolo County Master Gardeners. Stop by the Pence for a special demonstration by Inga Poslitur of her floral paintings from 2-5 PM, or take a quick tour of her exhibit Renewal at 1 PM. Also, the first 150 people to visit the Pence can pick up a free snack bag. 12p—5p. $25—35

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Spring at the Dizzy Cottage

PRIVATE LOCATION. Come join us as we celebrate spring with an art show! View artwork from local artists and shop from craft makers from all around Davis. DM on instagram for address @theboneyard.artshow. 3p—8p. Free

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Art in Action: Putah Creek Flora “Print or Paint”

PENCE GALLERY. Learn about Putah Creek’s native plants and trees and why they are important to our local ecosystem! Use your observational skills to create watercolor illustrations of flowers, branches and pinecones and discover unique patterns of leaves and roots by making rubbings and prints. 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 pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 members/$8 non-members.

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Creative Learning with Clay

THE ARTERY. Under Willett Elementary School teacher’s Judy Catambay’s guidance, students discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art. The lessons in clay spark their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. Their work—and Catambays—is on display.

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Crochet Club with Tobi Onadeko

PENCE GALLERY. Are you looking for a new hobby or want to learn a new skill? Already know how to crochet and just looking for a space to practice and share your creativity with others? Come join artist Tobi Onadeko for crochet sessions at the Pence! With over 10 years of experience crocheting, Tobi is passionate about fostering community and will teach you some helpful tips and tricks each month. 12p—2p. $15 Members, $22 Non-Members

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Women’s Work

PENCE GALLERY. Women artists have long used humor and satire to critique the unequal treatment of women, in areas from reproductive rights to their depiction in the media. Women’s Work is a sampling of contemporary sculpture and paintings by thirteen artists who redefine gender and femininity through their art. Free

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Rachel Li and Evelyn Alverez Exhibit

GALLERY 1855. March’s exhibit features the work of Rachel li and Evelyn Alvarez. Both artists are Art Students at UCD. Evelyn states through her work she aims to show discomfort, vulerability and distress caused by the disconnect between the mind and the body. Rachel states in the realm of her canvases, reality dances with the extraodinary, and the mundane transforms into the magical. 8a—3p. Free

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Art in Action: Putah Creek Fauna “Sketch or Sculpt”

PENCE GALLERY. Discover the animals of Putah Creek! Explore and examine a variety of taxidermy specimens, pelts, and replica skulls including beavers, raccoons, owls, and more. Create detailed illustrations and clay sculptures highlighting the unique appearance, form, and structure of each creature.  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 pre-registration required. 1p—3p. $4 memebers/$8 non-members

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