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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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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... 
Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.
Free
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3 events,
JAN 3 THRU JAN 31. DAVIS CEMETERY. “Miscellany of Trees” presents the diversity of California’s trees using a variety of mediums & techniques. Eldred concentrates on natives–oaks as well as willows, buckeyes, manzanitas, pines & more. Reception Jan 13, 1p–2p. Gallery open Mon-Fri, 8a–3p.
Free
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4 events,
JAN 6 THRU FEB 26. PENCE GALLERY. Features “tiny” works of art—modest-sized pieces limited to 5” x 7”. Various local & regional artists were invited to display their small but spectacular creations, including Valentina Arenas, Tamsen Armstrong, Karen Burns, Deziree Dizon, Jim Darke, and Amy Vidra, among many others. Their works are personal, intimate & brimming with the tiniest of details. Tues-Sun, 11:30a–5p. Closed Mondays. ArtAbout reception.
Free
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THRU FEB 3. PENCE GALLERY. Figurative paintings & drawings centering on capturing the elusive muse, a creative force that flows from brush to canvas. Mogilka was the recipient of the Pence Gallery’s Emerging Artist Award in 2022. ArtAbout Reception.
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From printmaker Susan Silvester, learn the art of linoleum block printing. For the first day, participants will design and carve their linoleum blocks and receive a guided tour of Portfolio x 2, the Myrtle Press print exchange exhibit on display at the Pence Gallery. For...
$140 – $150
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In this 6-session workshop, watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will guide you in discovering how to capture the attitude, mood, and gestures of a person in an environment. Participants will explore how to structure design aesthetics, composition, shape, value, and color in relation to the figure...
$180 – $190
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JAN 11 THRU FEB 26. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Showcases Bulwinkle’s mastery of color & form in both two & three dimensions throughout the last 5 decades. On display are a selection of his woodcuts & screen prints, including several from his time at the SF Art Institute. Bulwinkle’s flamboyant ceramic works from graduate school will also be featured, as well as papier-mache works that once decorated the walls of his iconic Manilla St. House, a towering steel assemblage sculpture built around a modest townhouse that became a landmark in Oakland from 1975–1991. Recent cut-steel works painted with colorful enamel will also be featured. In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. Reception Jan. 13, 7p. 
JAN 11 THRU FEB 25. JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. A Sacramento based artist, Higgins’ Impressionistic works draw viewers in through bright colors and exciting textures.
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PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
$22
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JAN 3 THRU JAN 31. DAVIS CEMETERY. “Miscellany of Trees” presents the diversity of California’s trees using a variety of mediums & techniques. Eldred concentrates on natives–oaks as well as willows, buckeyes, manzanitas, pines & more. Reception Jan 13, 1p–2p. Gallery open Mon-Fri, 8a–3p.
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Join us at the Pence Gallery for our 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on January 13, 6 – 9 PM (free admission). The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka Jan. 7 – Feb. 3, 2023 Kelley Mogilka’s figurative paintings and drawings center on capturing...
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Meet Betty Berteaux and Dana Merry Richards and view their vibrant watercolors!
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JOHN NATSOULAS CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Reception for the exhibition of Bulwinkle’s iconic sculptures & prints. Will offer a spectacular view of one of the most innovative artists, who defined the medium of graphically cut steel. (See more details in “Continuing Shows.”) In addition, Natsoulas presents “Freedumb,” a brand new 18-foot steel piece by Bulwinkle, installed on the gallery façade. 7p. Free |
9 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. Mogilka, the recipient of the Pence Gallery Emerging Artist Award in 2022, will discuss her inspirations spanning from her childhood to her present-day artist career, how she discovers & photographs models, as well as the process of composing & creating paintings. Includes a tour of The Elusive Muse, on display Jan 7 thru Feb 3. 1p–2p. Free/Sugg Don $10
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PENCE GALLERY. Artist Talk & Demo: Kelley Mogilka will talk about her current series of paintings, sharing her method of working from models to compose her evocative subjects. 1p–2p, Free.
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PENCE GALLERY/MYRTLE PRESS. Participants will design & carve linoleum blocks & receive a guided tour of Portfolio x 2 at the Pence Gallery on Jan 8. Students meet at Myrtle Press in Sacramento & learn how to expertly print their linoleum blocks on Jan 15. Basic printmaking knowledge is helpful but not necessary. 1p–4p. Mem $140/ Non-Mem $150
$140 – $150
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DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Young Performers division invites youth ages 7-17 (or 18 if still in high school) to come audition for Disney’s Lion King Jr. Sign up for a spot. 4:30p–6:30p. |
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DAVIS MUSICAL THEATRE CO. The Young Performers division invites youth ages 7-17 (or 18 if still in high school) to come audition for Disney’s Lion King Jr. Sign up for a spot. 4:30p–6:30p. |
7 events,
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Under the guidance of artist Amy Vidra, learn abstraction from an intuitive-based approach to art making, building on the foundation of feeling rather than technique. Class participants will be guided through the process to create their own abstract narratives in acrylic and mixed media. Basic...
$125 – $135
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Create magical fairy lanterns & a fairy portal to attract a fairy friend. A story telling, crafting event for children ages 5–10, with fairy tale books, paint, collage & high tea. Reserve in advance; caregivers do not need tix. 12p–2p. $40
$40
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JAN 23 THRU APR 23. UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Opening reception Jan 24 @ 6:30p. Gallery open weekdays, 12p–4p. Free
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SUPER OWL BREWING. Join for a Valentine’s/Galentine’s event. Learn how to paint a beautiful “love tree’ while sipping on amazing beer. 5:30–7:30p. $30
$30
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UC DAVIS DESIGN MUSEUM. Showcases the colorful & imaginative footwear created by Los Angeles-based shoe designer Chris Francis. His work combines global shoemaking traditions & techniques, with references to the built environment such as industrial design & brutalist architecture as well as 20th-century art movements & punk rock. Weekdays 12p–4p. Free
free
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PENCE GALLERY. Drop-in, self-guided sessions with a nude model every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. Limited to 10 participants. Register online. 6:30p–9p. $22
$22
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ONLINE: “Plants, Insects and Art: Mary Foley Benson’s Scientific Illustrations from UC Davis Collections.” Srđan Tunić, MA candidate at UC Davis, explores scientific illustrator Mary Foley Benson’s (1905–1992) artworks from UC Davis as well as her dynamic life, from her early USDA career at D.C., WWII piloting, to settling in California. 1p–2p. Free/Sugg Don $10
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Join us for the first virtual talk of the Pence Gallery’s free, Art History Lecture Series! Srđan Tunić, MA candidate at University of California, Davis, will explore scientific illustrator Mary Foley Benson’s (1905-1992) artworks from UC Davis as well as her dynamic life, from her...
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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Celebrate the museum’s new season & Professor Emeritus Mike Henderson’s return to campus with the public opening of Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965–1985. Led by UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May, the homecoming festivities honor Henderson’s contributions to painting, film, music & teaching & feature a special conversation between the artist & Chancellor May. View the winter exhibitions. 2:30p–5p, Featured talk 3:30p. Free
Free
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TANA WORKSHOP, WOODLAND. Demo Day will provide a survey of techniques & practices that participants can explore in an open studio style format during TANA’s quarterly printmaking workshops. 5p–6p. Free |
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FEB 3 THRU APR 4. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento.
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GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. McDaniels is a visual artist, teacher, muralist, community activist. She is the founder & Executive Director of The Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum in Sacramento. Reception 5:30p–8p, Artist Talk 6:30p–6:45p. Free
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FEB 4 THRU MAR 3. LOGOS BOOKS. “A little bit of Davis, a lot of California,” plein air & studio oil paintings. Fess-Uecker’s work has been shown in numerous juried shows & in the galleries in the many states in which she has resided. She has a strong passion for color dynamics & continues to study color theory with oil painter & colorist Elio Camacho. ArtAbout reception.
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Hands-on art program. Experiment with all sorts of techniques & mediums. Exercises inspired by this season’s shows—Mike Henderson: Before the Fire, 1965-1985; the introspective abstractions of Loie Hollowell: Tick Tock Belly Clock; & the whimsical dogs in Roy De Forest: Habitats for Travelers. Sat & Sun, 12p–4p. Free
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