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Curator’s Tour with Natalie Nelson

PENCE GALLERY. Nelson will lead a gallery walk-through of the Women’s Work exhibit, exploring how participating artists critique and challenge gender roles and current definitions of femininity in their work. Whether they are celebrating the contributions of specific women who have battled injustice and discrimination in their fight for social justice, or honoring women as a whole, these artists have much to say on the subject of being a woman. 2p—3:30p. Suggested Donation, $10

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Night Market in the Courtyard

PENCE GALLERY. Night market in the courtyard featuring artists age 16-25. There will be 10 artists in attendance with work ranging from prints and paintings to ceramics and jewelry. 6p–8p. Free

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Talk: Terracotta Corridor

PENCE GALLERY. Bryan Vansell, Director of the Mission Clay Art & Industry Program, will give an illustrated presentation about Terracotta Corridor, an exhibition of 21 large-scale clay pipe sculptures now on view in Napa. 5p–7p. Free

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Ceramics Reception

PENCE GALLERY. Visit the Pence Gallery to view our ceramics exhibit Moments in Time & Space, or see the ceramic figures of Cathi Newlin, in conjunction with the annual Natsoulas Gallery’s ceramics conference. 6p–9p. Free

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Flesh and Frame

THE BARN GALLERY. Nine women artists incorporate the human likeness into their work and investigate themes of identity, feminism, spirituality, body image, and the environment. Free

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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.

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2nd Friday ArtAbout!

Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on Dec. 9, 6–9p (free admission). This is the opening reception for the new exhibits by Myrtle Press and Steven McGovney. Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2 Dec. 9, 2022–Jan. 29, 2023 Portfolio x 2 marks the first display of Myrtle Press’ invitational

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