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.
Davis Manor Winter Bazaar
The friendly residents of the Davis Manor neighborhood invite the Davis community to enjoy artisanal shopping and neighborly holiday cheer at the 7th Annual Davis Manor Winter Bazaar. Twenty neighborhood artisans will showcase a variety of hand-crafted artwork, herbal remedies, and specialty treats on Sunday, December 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held outdoors on
Artery: “Cuteware” Musical Reception
Celebrate Heidi Bekebrede’s playful and vibrant Cuteware exhibit at The Artery with a musical reception on Nov. 11 from 7–9p. The show will include Cuteware vases, bowls, cookie jars, and paintings, as well as Heidi’s unique acrylic paintings which incorporate Cuteware ceramic elements. Heidi is known for her tiny ceramic objects which embrace colorful nature—birds, butterflies,
Salon Series at The Barn Gallery: How Art Became My Life with Kurt Fishback
About the Event October’s Salon Series guest speaker is California artist Kurt Fishback. Kurt is the juror of YoloArts’ 15th annual Art Farm Exhibition this year, bringing his vast experience in a wide variety of media—including ceramics, painting, and photography. Kurt will talk about how the fine arts became his life’s philosophical and financial focus,
CCACA Reception at the Pence Gallery
On April 29th, the Pence Gallery will be open for a public art reception in conjunction with the 35th California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) hosted by the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts in Davis, CA. Stop by our Gallery from 6-9 PM to explore the art on display, browse the
35th Annual California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art
After 35 years of tradition, the John Natsoulas Center for the Arts is proud to continue the largest sculptural ceramics conference in the world. Conceived by the need for dialogue and direct interaction between artists and students, CCACA 2022 brings the ultimate ceramic sculpture event to Davis, CA. In an intimate setting, you can interact
Pence Gallery Artist Talk: Marsha Schindler
Join the Pence Gallery for an Artist Talk with Marsha Schindler on Saturday, April 2. For her talk, she will discuss how the installation process is a dialogue between her ideas and the mediums involved. The long evolving process of creating an immersive installation is different than creating individual works for her, and about the
NCECA Reception at the Pence Gallery
This year, the Pence Gallery is excited to participate in the annual conference from March 16-19 hosted by the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) in Sacramento and surrounding areas. All three of our exhibits opening in March will feature ceramic artists – On the Edge: CCA Clay, a solo exhibit by
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
Don’t miss 2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery on March 11, 6-9pm! During our public reception, you can: View our new exhibit upstairs: Tinderbox: Water in the West by Jeff Downing A series of paired sculptures that address the critical water shortage affecting the natural habitats of the Western United States. On display
