PENCE GALLERY. Erica Norelius’ new series of work offers an in-depth dive into the natural spaces of the Golden State, reaching from the coastal cities and desert areas, north towards Oregon. The quiet presence of man is often seen in small intrusions such as power lines and roads. 11:30a—5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy some wine while browsing art exhibits & gift store. Featured exhibits include Gina Werfel & Hearne Pardee: Fragments, Christina Kent: Day to Night, and Misuk Goltz: The World We Live In. 6p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Fragments highlights recent paintings, collages, and drawings of Gina Werfel and Hearne Pardee. Both have recently retired from teaching at UC Davis, having spent more than 20 years teaching art, in addition to maintaining busy studio practices. Despite the differences between their respective work, they each approach their practice with the intent of layering or fragmenting multiple points of view or perspectives. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Visit the Pence and other venues in Downtown Davis for the 2nd Friday artwalk. We will have printed ArtAbout guides available that week. Follow the 2nd Friday ArtAbout Facebook page for more information. 6p–9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Join Christina Kent as she talks about her career transition from economist to artist, including her focus on painting San Francisco cityscapes and figurative subjects. 3p—4:15p. Free, $10 donation suggested
PENCE GALLERY. Join Christina Kent as she talks about her career transition from economist to artist, including her focus on painting San Francisco cityscapes and figurative subjects. 6p—9p. Free, $10 donation suggested
PENCE GALLERY. The watercolor paintings of Misuk Goltz convey a world seen through both her travels and daily life that is full of emotional resonance. The World We Live In largely centers on her vignettes from these travels, alongside rural scenes from our region. In her detailed naturalism, she reveals the shared humanity of her subjects she’s sketched. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Joseph Bellacera will give an illustrated talk on his current work on display in his exhibit at the Pence. Bellacera’s merging of scientific theories on the nature of light with art making have endowed his sculpture, paintings, and prints with a visual vocabulary that weaves light, color, and form into a unified whole. 3p—4p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy a holiday music concert by students ages 5—18 in Agnes Perroud’s violin class from 5:30—6:30 in the courtyard, then head inside to browse our new art exhibits and shop the Holiday Music. Don’t forget the wine tasting by Twisted Cedar Wines and chai cocoa samples by loveBB. 5:30p—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Applications are open for the Emerging Artist Award 2024. This $4000 award supports the creation of new work by emerging artists in California and the opportunity to share that work through an exhibit and an artist talk in January 2025. $25—30
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