PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. 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 through pencegallery.org. The workshop is on Fridays from May 2—June 6. 10a—11:45a. $25—35
PRIVATE GARDENS IN DAVIS. The Pence Gallery’s annual Garden Tour fundraiser is the perfect springtime event. Stroll through six gorgeous gardens, view local artists painting live onsite, learn about gardening from Yolo County Master Gardeners, and more. Tickets are available at the Pence & www.pencegallery.org, and Redwood Barn. 12p—5p. $25—35
PENCE GALLERY. Part of the Pence’s Healing Arts Program and run by facilitator Amy Vidra, this one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on a theme related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes , 2p—3:30p. $5-10
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence Gallery is hosting a public reception in conjunction with the 2025 California Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Arts (CCACA) by the John Natsoulas Gallery. This is a free event at the Pence, & visitors can enjoy browsing our art exhibits and complimentary wine. 6p – 9p. Free.Â
PENCE GALLERY. Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on April 11, 6 – 9 PM. Browse a variety of art exhibits and enjoy complimentary wine. Free admission! 6p – 9p. Free.Â
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. 6:30p—9p. $15-22
PENCE GALLERY. Artists for millennia have reflected upon nature as the inspiration & subject of their work. Our affiliation with animals, plants, & the wild spaces of our world is defined as ‘biophilia,’ or love for living things. Twentieth-century naturalist E.O. Wilson offered the theory that humans are ‘hard-wired’ to build a complex relationship with the natural world in his book Biophilia (1984). In our 21st century world, the question is how do we build relationships with a natural world that is under threat from climate change, habitat destruction, and other forces?
PENCE GALLERY. Learn the basics of charcoal drawing with Sophie Jorcino! In this one-day workshop, you will learn value shading, texture techniques, & sketching exercises, all while learning to use different charcoal materials that are included with the class fee. This workshop is open to everyone ages 16 and up – no art experience required.  11:30 AM – 3:30 PM $75 Members | $90 Non-Members (All materials included).
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. 6:30p—9p. $15-22
PENCE GALLERY. The annual Davis Art Studio Tour (DAST) returns for a fresh, springtime opening the weekend of April 12—13, from 10a—5p. This free tour is open to all and includes 45 participating visual artists, in media ranging from woodworking, ceramics, and jewelry, to painting, photography, and sculpture. Enjoy a preview exhibit of their work at our annual display at the Pence, and plan your trip! Free maps of the studios are available at the Pence as well. Please visit www.davisopenstudios.com for more information. 11:30a—5p. Free
