Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.
Free
35 events found.
Connecting the arts, fostering collaboration and building community.
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:
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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.
Free
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
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.
Free
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. 
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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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
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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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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
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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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Art historians and curators Bridget Cooks and Nana Adusei-Poku discuss art, museums and demands for change in the age of Black Lives Matter with museum educator Stacey Shelnut-Hendrick. They consider the complexities of rethinking art history and museum practices through the lens of Blackness and explore how artists are imagining worlds of Black freedom. 4:30p–6p. Free
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FEB 10 THRU APR 2. PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz. Reception Feb 10.
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PENCE GALLERY. 6-session workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Through the process of art making, participants have opportunities for discussion, education & connecting with peers in a safe & supportive space under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra & Lyndsey Rocca. Participants must be 18 or older & no art experience is necessary. Sponsored by Bob & Joanne Andresen. Pre-registration for all 6 sessions required. Limited to the first 8 participants. Fridays, Feb. 10, 17, 24 & Mar. 3, 10, 17. 10a-11:45a. Free
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1. Arboretum Art Works, 17 Arboretum Dr, Suites G & H | 4 – 7 PM Reception Arboretum Art Works is a working artist collective featuring artists in 2 suites. Artists in attendance include Thelma Weatherford, Cathie James-Robinson, Schorré Chevalier Oldham, Joel Bresolin, Ginger Joyce,...
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BURGER PATCH. Paintings, live drawings & vegan burgers. Artworks by Kenneth Arnold (@Ferocula) during 2nd Friday ArtAbout. 5p–9p.
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MULTIPLE VENUES. A monthly self guided art walk featuring installations & receptions at local galleries, art co-ops, & businesses. Guests enjoy additional activities, live music, & conversation with special artists. 5p–9p.
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PENCE GALLERY. Each year, the California Art Club (est. 1909) holds a juried exhibition promoting artists who follow in the tradition of realism & craftsmanship established by the Club’s founders. This year, the Pence will display the Club’s juried exhibit of figurative paintings by select CAC artists, as juried by master painter Dan Schultz.
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2nd Friday ArtAbout reception on February 10, 6 – 9 PM; free. Browse art exhibits and enjoy a free wine tasting by Twisted Cedar Wines. Live music by Davis Diplomacy, a quartet folk music group, starting at 6:30 PM.
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2nd Friday ArtAbout Reception: Karen Fess-Uecker. February 10, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m, at Logo Books.
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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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8 events,
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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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ANONA STUDIO & GALLERY, WINTERS. An exclusive art experience full of laughter, fun, & self-expression. Everyone takes home a painting ready to hang! Come alone or bring friends! 6p–9:25p. $150
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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. Alemani is the artistic director of the 2022 Venice Biennial. Since 2011, she has been the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Director & Chief Curator of High Line Art, the public art program presented by the High Line in New York City. During the past 10 years, Alemani has commissioned &d produced ambitious artworks for public spaces by artists Barbara Kruger, Zoe Leonard, Faith Ringgold, Ed Ruscha, Nari Ward & Adrián Villar Rojas, among others. Alemani is the winter quarter spotlight artist-in-residence in The California Studio. 4:30p–6p. Free
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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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STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Learn to make kombucha leather with The Hypha Collective. 1—3p. Free
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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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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
$5
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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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MANETTI SHREM MUSEUM. The Pacific, California’s neighbor to the west, is largest of the planet’s oceans & home to many societies & cultures. The 2023 Templeton Colloquium in Art History takes as its theme an ocean as an art-historical space. Emphasis will be on Hawaiian and Māori societies, which invite deeper consideration of this fascinating global sector and its visual culture. Speakers: Ngarino Ellis, Stacy Kamehiro & Kailani Polzak. 4p–6p. Free
Free
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Receive professional guided painting instruction & create a beautiful piece of art with us! 6:30p–8:30p. $40
$40
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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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ONLINE. Isabelle Guerrero, graduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno, examines the intersections of archaeology & the art world within the context of both pre- & post-contact Native North American objects currently curated & displayed at non-Indigenous institutions. Hosted by the Pence Gallery. Sponsored by Bill & Nancy Roe. 2p–3p. Free
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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
free
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DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. Receive professional guided painting instruction & create a beautiful piece of art with us! 12p–2p. $75
$75
DAVIS CARDS & GAMES. A night full of miniature painting fun! All are welcome. 4p. $5
$5
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MONTGOMERY BRANCH DAVIS LIBRARY. Celebrate Valentine’s Day & paint with us! Enjoy music, light refreshments and a snack while you paint! ¡Celebra San Valentín y pinta con nosotros! Disfruta de música, refrescos y un aperitivo mientras pintas. 6p–7p. Free
Free
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JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. An exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month through both historic & contemporary pieces. Showcases influential women who have pioneered artistic movements & shaped the media throughout Northern California, highlighting their tenacity & artistic legacies. 
GALLERY 1885. The work of artist Michael Rowcen on display March 1—March 31st.
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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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DAVIS SENIOR CENTER. Weekly gathering for artists of all skill levels. Lead by volunteer teachers. 9a. Free
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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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JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. Celebrating the new exhibition, “Women of Northern California: Making Meaning for Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow.” Enjoy a night honoring seven decades of art by Northern California’s most notable women artists with refreshments & a performance by featured artist, Allison Fall. 7p–9p. |
