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Dia de los Muertos

DAVIS CEMETERY. This celebration is one of the last Mesoamerican indigenous influenced rituals, honoring mother earth and all ancestors. It’s an effort to create a community, a sense of belonging, and global awareness of cultural richness in our multicultural society. The event will feature live music, sugar skull painting, face painting, local artist displays, food, and more. 10a—1p. Free

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ASUCD Moo-vin’ Moo-seum Grand Opening

CENTRAL PARK. We have transformed a Unitrans bus into a mobile museum that is making its debut at the Davis Farmers Market! Whether you’re an experienced artist or just love to doodle, we welcome everyone’s creativity. Come paint or draw your perspective of Davis, and your work will become a permanent part of the ASUCD Moo-vin’ Moo-seum’s inaugural exhibition! 9a—12p. Free

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Long Poses Live Models

ARBORETUM ART WORKS. This Summer Series supplies hard to find long poses for painters, ceramicists, and drawers. Registration required: arboretum-artworks.com to rsvp. 3p—5:30p. $20

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Art in Action: Cut Paper Creations

PENCE GALLERY. Fashion a colorful, layered collage of Davis flora and fauna out of cut paper! Using precut shapes like petals, leaves, feathers, and scales, create your own little ecosystem and leave with a unique piece of art representing our local habitat. This project is a special collaboration with artist Ro Mottsmith and is limited to the first 15 participants on a first come, first served basis. 1p—3p. $4 Members, $8 Non-Members

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Long Poses Live Models

ARBORETUM ART WORKS. This Summer Series supplies hard to find long poses for painters, ceramicists, and drawers. Registration required: arboretum-artworks.com to rsvp. 10a—12:30p. $20

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Art in Action: Fabulous Felt Art

PENCE GALLERY. Have lots of fun creating with felt! Start with an easy, no-sew felt craft and then make a felt stuffed animal using a needle and thread, cotton stuffing, patterned fabric, buttons, beads, and much more. Stay as long or as short as you like over the two hour period. 1p—3p. $4—8

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Art in Action: Luminous Paper Lanterns

PENCE GALLERY. 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. Projects are designed to introduce kids to making their own artwork by experimenting with creative ideas and materials. 1p—3p. $4—8

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