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Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

PENCE GALLERY. Learn how to paint figures in a surrounding environment, landscapes (including one urban scene), and flowers in natural settings. Students will gain experience on how to structure compositions from original references and will explore the painterly aspect of arranging shapes, values, and colors to complete an expressive painting. Includes demos, painting sessions, and critique sessions. On Tuesdays, Aug. 5 – Sep. 9. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $195—215

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Figure Drawing at the Pence

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

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Watercolor Painting with Misuk Goltz (6-sessions)

PENCE GALLERY. Learn how to paint figures in a surrounding environment, landscapes (including one urban scene), and flowers in natural settings. Students will gain experience on how to structure compositions from original references and will explore the painterly aspect of arranging shapes, values, and colors to complete an expressive painting. Includes demos, painting sessions, and critique sessions. On Tuesdays, Aug. 5 – Sep. 9. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $195—215

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2nd Friday ArtAbout

DOWNTOWN DAVIS. 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

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FREE! School’s Out Open Studios

THE BARN STUDIO. Engage your child’s creativity in a supportive space where young artists explore 2D art techniques like charcoal, pastels, and paints. Sessions offer guided prompts and the freedom to pursue independent projects. 3:30p—5:30p. Free

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Second Friday Open House and Summer Dance Concert

PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE WORKSHOP. Everyone is invited to join us for this family-friendly event! There will be art on display by artists Analisa Bevan and Bentley Kuhlmann, a hands-on art activity, a dance performance culminating our week-long Summer Dance Intensive, and light refreshments. 5:30p—7:30p. Free

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Graffiti Art Class

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. This two-day class led by Tony Berger is filled with instruction, practice, music, and some graffiti history, with lots of take home art and supplies for each student. Learn the fundamentals of graffiti lettering and start your journey! 12p—4p. $250

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2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery

PENCE GALLERY. Attend the opening reception for all new exhibits during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout. View Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art, Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden by Rochelle Mason, Exhibit It! A Community Art Exhibit, and Emma Ware: Berryessa Summer. Enjoy complimentary wine from Turkovich Family Wines. 6p—9p. Free

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Book Binding Bistro: Hungry for More!

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Discover beginner-friendly book binding recipes in this hands-on workshop! Last month, attendees made zines & books with pockets. This month, participants will expand on these structures by filling them with content such as collage, drawing, and poetry. We will recreate some of last month’s structures at the beginning of this workshop. Don’t worry if you’re new – no prior experience necessary. 10:30a—12:30p. $40

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Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art 2025

PENCE GALLERY. Slice celebrates the diversity of expression in our region with an array of sculpture, prints, paintings, and photography created by 36 visual artists. Representing a ‘slice’ of work fresh from the studio produced by new and established artists working in the state, this annual juried exhibit has quickly gained a reputation for displaying innovative and thought-provoking work. 11:30a—5p. Free

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