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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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At the Pence Gallery, Fiberscapes features quilted landscapes by artist Marjan Kluepfel, who has been creating art quilts since 1990. After working in academia for many years, she is now a full-time studio artist in Davis, California. Kluepfel’s works are inspired by the beautiful and varied...
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Learn to draw, paint, shade, and enhance oil paintings using pigment sticks. With guidance from artist and R&F tier instructor Sara Post, participants will learn how to employ techniques including solvent-thinned brushstrokes, rich subtle grounds, color blends with cold wax (medium, monotype, and thickly textured),...
$340 – $360
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Gallery 1855 November Artists! Monday through Friday 8am – 3pm Artist Statement for Marguerite: During my walks in nature, I often see people and creatures. The Mind’s Eye are a “reflection” of this blending – that of humanity and nature. Using the mylars reflections, I... 
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In conjunction with the California Studio Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies program, there will be a special screening of Xu Bing’s acclaimed film Dragonfly Eyes. The screening will be held on Nov. 1 in the Main Theatre, Wright Hall, at 4:30p. The event is free and open to...
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The John Natsoulas Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition in honor of Robert Arneson (Sept. 4, 1930 – Nov. 2, 1992). Commemorating the 30-year anniversary of the passing of the great artist, this show will offer visitors the chance to see amazing sculptures... |
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Jan Walker’s paintings celebrate the beauty and freedom of the wild horses who roam the Western states. As an artist, she is deeply inspired by their strength, and the bonds that they form with different generations of their herd. As she writes of their strong...
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This workshop tackles the square. Under the guidance of artist Michael Shemchuk, participants will create mixed media artwork using the Abstraction by Design method, a mixed media process in which one applies paper and paint to panels in simultaneous layers. Students will build up a...
$330 – $350
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Come out to Davis Queer Coalition’s Youth Group for bonding, pizza, and tie-dying on Nov. 6 from 6–8p!! RSVP for the location and a FREE white shirt to dye. Space is limited. How to RSVP: Email DavisQueerYouth@DavisPhoenixCo.org
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Dr. Magdalene Breidenthal will share her research in a public lecture titled “Approaching Exit Images in Byzantium: A Case Study from Cyprus.” Breidenthal, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies at Princeton University, examines the ”exit image” as an essential art historical... |
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Join the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art in celebrating (with food and music!) the completion of a community blanket: a snapshot of UC Davis pieced together from individual squares created by fiber arts enthusiasts across campus and inspired by a pair of embroidered portraits by... 
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Stitched Together: Quilts and Textiles from the Yolo County Historical Collection Quilts are narrative in nature. They are infused with history and memory. They are items that traveled long distances as family keepsakes and held together the traditions of generations. Join as we celebrate our... |
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Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on November 11, 6-9 PM (free admission). This is the opening reception for Jan Walker’s exhibit and our annual Holiday Market. Don’t Fence Me In: Paintings by Jan Walker Nov. 4 –...
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Sarah Hedriana, “Modern Traditionalist Quilter” Exhibit Dates: Oct. 29–Dec. 2 Reception Date: Nov. 11, 6–8p Location: Logos Books, 513 Second St., Davis, CA, 95616 Light refreshments will be available. Sarah Hedriana is a modern traditionalist quilter whose work is inspired by the beautiful landscapes, farms, and... 
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Celebrate Heidi Bekebrede’s playful and vibrant Cuteware exhibit at The Artery with a musical reception on Nov. 11 from 7–9p. The show will include Cuteware vases, bowls, cookie jars, and paintings, as well as Heidi’s unique acrylic paintings which incorporate Cuteware ceramic elements. Heidi is known...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Margo Jefferson, the award-winning critic and author of Negroland, reads from her latest memoir, Constructing a Nervous System. A conversation with Assistant Professor of English Zinzi Clemmons and Q&A follow the reading. Jefferson — the winner of a Pulitzer Prize for criticism and a Windham-Campbell Literature Prize in... |
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Christina Quarles is a painter whose work questions assumptions and beliefs surrounding identity and the human figure. Quarles was the subject of major solo exhibitions at the Frye Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. This year, her work is included in the Lyon...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Learn how to connect with the beauty of the landscape with watercolors. No artistic talent required. Materials provided but feel free to bring your own if you have them! Runs 11–11:50a on Friday, Nov. 18. Register for this event. Please submit your contact information in the...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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5 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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5 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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4 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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4 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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4 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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4 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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5 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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3 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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3 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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3 events,
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Make holiday shopping easy this year by attending the Pence’s annual Holiday Market. Our space will be overflowing with fun soaps and lotions, candles, scarves, hats, and original works of art. Enjoy a cache of rare vintage jewelry as well! This year, new artists Camille...
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Tarrah Krajnak (b. 1979) was born in Lima, Peru. Her photographs are in collections including the Centre Pompidou and Museum Ludwig. Her book El Jardín De Senderos Que Se Bifurcan (2021) was named to the Museum of Modern Art’s inaugural list of 10 photo books of the year....
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McGovney uses clay, steel wire, and acrylic and oil paint to bring his animal and figurative work to life, concentrating on the sculptural side of ceramics.
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Attend this Dec. 2–Feb. 1 exhibit’s opening reception featuring quilts by Bernadette Behrends, Carole Pirruccello, and more. 1. Reception from 5:30–8p.
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Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily 6–9p. Special hours on Dec. 24 (11:30a–3p).
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Meet Jenn Cossaboon, a DVM/PhD Dual Degree Student at the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Pathobiology. Print & Sticker Sale. |
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Make holiday shopping easy with art-based goods from Pence Gallery. Open daily 6–9p. Special hours on Dec. 24 (11:30a–3p).
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Spark your creativity with drawing, stitching, painting, collaging, and more at this weekly workshop through Dec. 18. Free
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Davis Cards & Games presents our very first guided paint night. Join professional artist, Stephanie Peel, in a beginner friendly painting session. Participants will paint a landscape on a canvas using acrylic paint in two hours. All supplies will be included. Tickets are $40 a...
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