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:
Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
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9 events,
THE PAINT CHIP. Memory Remains, an exhibition viewable through June, features curated works by Yi-Chuan Chen – a Taiwanese-born visual artist and art educator based in Davis, and Mary King – a former Winters school district art teacher. Free
Free
THE ARTERY. “French Twist” features the paintings and ceramics of Cathie James-Robinson and Amanda Cadelago, inspired by their visit to France a few years ago. View ceramic sculptures and vases, as well as paintings of playful interiors and the natural world. Free
Free
JOHN NATSOULAS GALLERY. View a major retrospective exhibition of the work of acclaimed Funk artist Mark Bulwinkle. Spanning two floors of the gallery, this landmark exhibition will survey six decades of the artist’s prolific career and explore the full breadth of his creative practice. His distinctive artworks will be accompanied by an array of archival materials – photographs, publications, and ephemera – that all highlight his expansive body of work. Free
Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every 2nd & 4th Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong odors). Adults and teens only, 13+. 10a—12p. $10
$10
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. In after nature, Fiona K. Lau examines our increasingly mediated relationship with the natural world through a series of paintings and installations that navigate the space between digital fascination and ecological crisis. The exhibition takes its title from Jedediah Purdy’s book, which explores how nature as a notion of pure, untouched wilderness no longer exists—if it ever did—and asks how genuine kinship can be forged in an era when human influence has transformed every ecosystem and the internet shapes our environmental consciousness. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Jazz is one of America’s greatest innovations; born from creativity, collaboration, and resilience. Yet like many American art forms created by marginalized communities, jazz was first condemned before it was celebrated. Through portraiture, text, and layered materials drawn from newspapers and public rhetoric, this exhibition by Kenneth Jordan highlights both the brilliance of jazz and the cultural forces that once tried to suppress it. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join elder and wisdom keeper Sylvia Rios for an immersive 90-minute ceremony exploring one of the most enduring symbols in Indigenous tradition: the Medicine Wheel. Participants will gather in a circle and take part in platicas (guided talk), journaling prompts, and a closing meditation. 3p—5p. $15—20
$15 – $20
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Celebrate Pride this month and bring your partner, bestie, boo, platonic pal—or anyone who completes your dynamic duo—to this Paint Date! Follow the instructor’s step-by-step tutorial, or go off-script and create your own unique masterpiece. For ages 21+, cost is per duo. 6p—7:15p. $70
$70
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4 events,
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, and mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Register for individual days or the full week. 9a—3p. $75—550
$75 – $550
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4 events,
-
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week course, artist Misuk Goltz will guide you through essential watercolor techniques to help you paint your favorite subjects more expressively. Sessions will cover choosing inspiring subjects and methods for creating colors, textures, and values to elevate your art. 10a—12p. $195—215
$195 – $215
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8 events,
PENCE GALLERY. It’s time for our annual non-juried exhibit to highlight the talent of our community’s artists! Participants can win the Curator’s Choice award, or they can win the Public Choice award, chosen by viewers who vote when visiting the exhibit at the gallery. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
THE ARTERY. “Surge” brings together a dynamic collection of wood carvings, ceramic sculptures, bold abstracts, portraits, and expressive paintings. United by themes of movement, transformation, and creative energy, the works of five artists explore the forces that shape our experiences and connect us to one another. Free
Free
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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6 events,
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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5 events,
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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4 events,
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, and mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Register for individual days or the full week. 9a—3p. $75—550
$75 – $550
|
5 events,
-
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week course, artist Misuk Goltz will guide you through essential watercolor techniques to help you paint your favorite subjects more expressively. Sessions will cover choosing inspiring subjects and methods for creating colors, textures, and values to elevate your art. 10a—12p. $195—215
$195 – $215
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5 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
$15 – $22
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13 events,
PENCE GALLERY. Slice celebrates the diversity of expression in our region with an array of sculpture, prints, paintings, and photography created by 36 visual artists. Representing a ‘slice’ of work fresh from the studio produced by new and established artists working in the state, this annual juried exhibit has quickly gained a reputation for displaying innovative and thought-provoking work. This year’s juror is Gioia Fonda, a dedicated member of the Sacramento art community and a tenured professor of art at Sacramento City College. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
PENCE GALLERY. Mirabel Wigon’s Earth Stars brings together her expansive new series of botanical inspired paintings. Working in oil and acrylic on canvas, her paintings have an illustrative quality, immersing the viewer in imaginative worlds where flora works in tandem with geometric forms. The surreal nature of her paintings is augmented by the use of augmented reality technology, in which viewers can see forms take 3D form. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home. 3:30p—5p. $25
$25
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in to explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Let your creative imagination run wild! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free
Free
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PENCE GALLERY. Enjoy viewing all new exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt during our reception. Exhibits on display include Slice: A Juried Exhibit of Regional Art, Mirabel Wigon: Earth Stars, Exhibit It! A Community Art Exhibit, and David Burkholder: Day Trip. 6p—9p. Free
Free
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9 events,
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Enjoy a reception for Surface Tension by Roma Devanbu. The photographs in this exhibition are records of a physical world in which materials collide, collaborate, stretch, erode, rust, scratch, drape, freeze, and embrace. 5p—8p. Free
Free
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9 events,
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CENTRAL PARK. Shop from friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more. Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p. Free
Free
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every 2nd & 4th Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong odors). Adults and teens only, 13+. 10a—12p. $10
$10
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
|
6 events,
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, and mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Register for individual days or the full week. 9a—3p. $75—550
$75 – $550
|
7 events,
-
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week course, artist Misuk Goltz will guide you through essential watercolor techniques to help you paint your favorite subjects more expressively. Sessions will cover choosing inspiring subjects and methods for creating colors, textures, and values to elevate your art. 10a—12p. $195—215
$195 – $215
|
12 events,
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Free
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home. 3:30p—5p. $25
$25
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in to explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Let your creative imagination run wild! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free
Free
|
8 events,
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
|
||
8 events,
-
CENTRAL PARK. Shop from friendly vendors with local handmade and original art, crafts, quality vintage items, upcycled treasures, earth-friendly creations, good food, and more. Free live music fills the open space for a lively atmosphere so be sure to stop by and join us! 10a—4p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Adding Stones to Rise is a curated group exhibition bringing together Sacramento-based artists working across multiple media, including painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, and new media. It centers the work of Black women and nonbinary artists—new to the region, rooted here, or returning. Together, these artists offer a collective meditation on movement, care, resistance, and transformation. 12p—5p. Free
Free
|
6 events,
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, and mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Register for individual days or the full week. 9a—3p. $75—550
$75 – $550
|
7 events,
-
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week course, artist Misuk Goltz will guide you through essential watercolor techniques to help you paint your favorite subjects more expressively. Sessions will cover choosing inspiring subjects and methods for creating colors, textures, and values to elevate your art. 10a—12p. $195—215
$195 – $215
|
7 events,
-
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
$15 – $22
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7 events,
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join us for a high-energy celebration of music, culture, and community. Sing songs from around the world—from favorites from your home country to global hits and timeless classics. No karaoke experience required. Everyone is welcome! 6:30p—9:30p. $15—45
$15 – $45
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11 events,
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Free
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home. 3:30p—5p. $25
$25
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. 5p—7p. Free
Free
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in to explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Let your creative imagination run wild! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free
Free
|
8 events,
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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PENCE GALLERY. Art in Action is a drop-in program that engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. Using a circle punch, branches, pressed flowers, and other materials, craft your very own suncatcher filled with flowers and leaves for this month’s workshop. For ages 5-12. 1p—3p. $5—10
$5 – $10
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7 events,
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every 2nd & 4th Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong odors). Adults and teens only, 13+. 10a—12p. $10
$10
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
|
6 events,
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, and mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Register for individual days or the full week. 9a—3p. $75—550
$75 – $550
|
6 events,
-
PENCE GALLERY. In this 6-week course, artist Misuk Goltz will guide you through essential watercolor techniques to help you paint your favorite subjects more expressively. Sessions will cover choosing inspiring subjects and methods for creating colors, textures, and values to elevate your art. 10a—12p. $195—215
$195 – $215
|
9 events,
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
-
MARY L. STEPHENS LIBRARY. Davis Makerspace is a community workspace for makers and builders, designers and inventors. A small assortment of tools will be available for use and staff or volunteers will be on hand to provide some assistance. Supervised children are welcome. Mon. & Tues., 6p—8p; Thurs., 9:30a—11:30a, Fri. 3p—5p. Free
Free
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Unleash your creativity and transform plain ceramics into stunning works of art with our glazing workshops! Simply choose your ceramic piece, pick from a vibrant array of glaze colors, and start decorating. Davis Arts Center staff will handle the firing process, ensuring your masterpiece is ready to take home. 3:30p—5p. $25
$25
-
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in to explore an array of art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Let your creative imagination run wild! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.) 5p—7p. Free
Free
|
6 events,
-
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Roma Devanbu is a long time member of Axis Gallery and its current president. She has been making and exhibiting her paintings and mix-media work for decades. In Surface Tension, her first exhibit exclusively of photographs, we see her hungry painters eye hunting and gathering brush marks, patterns, and textures in the wide world around her. 12p—5p. Free
Free
|