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Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:
Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
2nd Friday ArtAbout
June 9, 2023
Open studios
A working artist collective featuring artists in 2 suites. Artists in attendance include Thelma Weatherford, Cathie James-Robinson, Schorré Chevalier Oldham, Joel Bresolin, and Mark Ellsberry.
Reception
Off the Floor and on the Wall: Handwoven Creations and Artistic Expression by Lisa M. Erskine
and Compatriots. Lisa Erskine presents an installation of rag rugs, double weaves and other
woven textiles. She is joined by Jerri Erskine-Zilbert with unique handwoven creations and Blayney Breckenridge with cunning little Habit Homes, perfect for a garden glen and maybe little leprechauns.
Shopping & Music
Shop from local artists & craftspeople and enjoy live music. This event showcases a sampling of what they offer at their larger regular events at Central Park on select Sundays.
Music
A disability-inclusive music event hosted by the Purple Tree Café. The Team Davis Singers will kick off an open mic set, followed by Spangler with Don Los Angeles.
Reception
Artist reception with Debra van Hulsteyn. Her exhibit, Yolo Bypass & Beyond: Debra van Hulsteyn, features oil, acrylic, and watercolor conceptual images from everyday experiences in Davis and Yolo County.
Reception
Plein Air Paintings of Davis: Andrew Dorn. Andrew Dorn is a Davis artist who specializes in
plein air painting, abstracts, and landscapes.
Reception
Public reception & multiple art exhibits on display. Home features mixed media paintings by Susan W. Brady, and Wandering Thoughts displays watercolor paintings by Dawn Star Wood. View ceramic sculptures by three talented artists in Moments in Time & Space. Plus, a new stairway collection, Garden Tour Plein Air Paintings. Free wine tasting by Twisted Cedar Wines.
For this one-day event, 3rd Space will display work by artist Joel Bresolin. His paintings are inspired by direct observation of the figure, influenced by Bay Area Figurative tradition. You can also view Bresolin’s collages, which incorporate media elements and graphic fragments, and his imaginary gestural landscapes.