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Ceramics Reception

PENCE GALLERY. Visit the Pence Gallery to view our ceramics exhibit Moments in Time & Space, or see the ceramic figures of Cathi Newlin, in conjunction with the annual Natsoulas Gallery’s ceramics conference. 6p–9p. Free

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Flesh and Frame

THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work and investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, and the environment. Free

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2nd Friday ArtAbout!

MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly, self-guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops & businesses. Enjoy live music, a wine tasting, & conversations with special artists. 5p–9p.

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Art by Cathi Newlin & Toni Rizzo

PENCE GALLERY. A joint exhibit featuring the work of painter Toni Rizzo, of Davis, and sculptor Cathi Newlin, of Sacramento. Both artists have a light-hearted, playful take on artmaking that leads them to explore imagery full of fantasy, surrealism, or comedic exaggeration.

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Reception: Figurative Exposé—Art from the California Art Club

PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. 

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Figurative Exposé: Art from the California Art Club

FEB 10 THRU APR 2. PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. Reception Feb 10.

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2nd Friday ArtAbout!

Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on January 13, 6 – 9 PM (free admission).    The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka Jan. 7 – Feb. 3, 2023 Kelley Mogilka’s figurative paintings and drawings center on capturing the elusive muse, a creative force that flows from brush

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Tiny Show

JAN 6 THRU FEB 26. PENCE GALLERY. Features “tiny” works of art—modest-sized pieces limited to 5” x 7”. Various local & regional artists were invited to display their small but spectacular creations, including Valentina Arenas, Tamsen Armstrong, Karen Burns, Deziree Dizon, Jim Darke, and Amy Vidra, among many others. Their works are personal, intimate & brimming with the tiniest of details. Tues-Sun, 11:30a–5p. Closed Mondays. ArtAbout reception.

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