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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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The Sun Shines On Art

THE PAINT CHIP. Come join us for the 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception of local artists Ann Privateer and Mary Anne Kirsch. Their whimsical art will delight your senses of the natural world. Exhibition runs the month of July. 6p—8:30p. Free

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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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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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Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden by Rochelle Mason

PENCE GALLERY. Rochelle Mason uses her imagination in painting bold, colorful abstracts of beautifully designed animals by applying swirling, flowing brushstrokes and defining intriguing shapes. Mason loosely bases her Focus on Nature: Beyond Eden series on animals considered unpopular and unappreciated with the purpose of helping people transcend “speciesism.” 11:30a—5p. Free

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Drawing Animals with Rochelle Mason

PENCE GALLERY. This fun and informative workshop will introduce aspects of mammals and birds to better understand the subjects and improve artistic renderings. Students will study the general anatomy of the body, how to add facial expressions and “personality,” and then practice drawing animals in pencil. For artists ages 16+ who have some artistic experience. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—2:30p. $140—160

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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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Healing Arts One-Time Workshop

PENCE GALLERY. Part of the Pence’s Healing Arts Program, this one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Registration is required in advance at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:30a. $5—10

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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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