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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
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2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery
December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on December 13, 6 – 9 PM. Shop in our Holiday Market, browse all of our new exhibits, and enjoy wine from Terra Sávia Winery & Ettore Winery. Free admission!
Stephen Giannetti: All In
Dec. 13 – Feb. 2
Stephen Giannetti has explored the grid and the circle in various media over his 30-year career. Using poker chips as a stencil for layering spray paint, he creates an active space where colors mix, and shapes fade in and out of view. By painting three primary and three secondary colors in a specific pattern to define a set of same-sized circles, Giannetti seeks to create an engaging visual experience, where the act of seeing color is primary. The artist also uses poker chips as the building blocks of sculptural forms, referencing baskets, vases, or geometric shapes.
Jordan Hayes: The Little Things
Dec. 6 – Jan. 30
Jordan Hayes is a figurative painter whose recent work centers on portraying objects with underlying stories and deeper meanings. Her figures engage with these items in quiet scenes, featuring dramatic lighting, eye-catching hues, and attention to detail, to provoke a greater appreciation for life’s subtleties.
Holiday Market
Nov. 8 – Dec. 24
Our annual Holiday Market is a treasure trove of handcrafted items created by regional artists and artisans, perfect for holiday gift giving. Visitors can enjoy shopping from cozy knit scarves, unique bags, jewelry, ceramics, paintings, and more. There are 50+ participating artists this year and the gallery is overflowing with fun items. Don’t forget, Pence Members receive 10% off of Holiday Market purchases!
The Stories & Traditions that Shape Us: Work by Filipino Artists
Dec. 6 – Dec. 29
This month, we are showcasing a community-driven show that features the work of eight Filipino artists. Through different media and subject matters, they have used art as a way to express their Filipino culture and identity. Some reflect on personal memories or cherished family traditions, while others explore the interconnection of language, dress and identity.
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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: https://www.facebook.com/davisartabout.
Images:
Stephen Giannetti, “South of Summer” (detail)
Jordan Hayes, “Blue Chair” (detail)
Norman Aragones, “Growing Up” (detail)
Firebird glasswork in Holiday Market 2024