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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Work of John Lisle on display

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

LOGOS BOOKS. Stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas. Free

Free

Art Exhibit: Amanda Cadelago & Cathie James-Robinson

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855. Amanda is a painter, working in oil and acrylic paint, as well as chalk pastel. Cathie has retired from a life-long career in technical drawing several years ago, and now she has been a full time artist. She has worked in all types of media, including painting, drawing, sculpting with clay, collage, assemblage and fine art photography. Free

Free

Pence Gallery Art Auction 2024

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. Preview the 130+ artworks by emerging & recognized artists in person or online. Artworks are available for silent auction bidding at bit.ly/penceartauction, showing our region’s amazing creative talent. It’s free to bid, and easy to register. Bidding opens online September 7 at midnight and closes September 21 at 8 PM PST. All event proceeds benefit the Pence’s acclaimed exhibition and education programs, serving close to 19,000 visitors last year. 

Free

Gallery 1855 Artist Reception

Gallery 1855 820 Pole Line Rd, Davis

GALLERY 1855. Artist Cathie James-Robinson & Amanda Cadelago will be discussing their current art exhibit. Meet the artist & enjoy light refreshments. 1p-3p. Free

Free

Acme Theatre Company Open House

1919 F St, Davis CA 1919 F St, Davis

DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Kick off the new season with an open house party! Acme’s group of actors & technicians will be gathering with music, snacks, & answer any questions you may have about this year. 4:30p-6:30p. Free

Free

2nd Friday ArtAbout reception: John Lisle

Logos Books 513 2nd Street, Davis

LOGOS BOOKS. Join artist John Lisle during ArtAbout to see how his stunning photography and introspective haiku merge into a thoughtful melange of art and ideas. 5p—7:30p. Free

Free

Secret Spot 1 Year Anniversary!

Secret Spot 117 D Street, Davis

SECRET SPOT. Hangout for our 1 year anniversary as a local Art Studio and Music Lounge! Featured art by the founders of Secret Spot. Complimentary music, snacks, wine, etc. 5p-9p. Free

Artists of the Month 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception

The Paint Chip 217 F Street, Davis

THE PAINT CHIP. Come meet the artists, Schorré Chevalier Oldham & Thelma Weatherford, at the Paint Chip during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. 6p-8:30p. Free

free

2nd Friday ArtAbout at the Pence Gallery

Pence Gallery 212 D St, Davis

PENCE GALLERY. We invite you to attend the opening reception of our annual Art Auction, featuring 130+ artworks by emerging & recognized artists available for preview in person at the Pence or online through our Auction website. Visitors can enjoy wine from Terra Sávia Winery & Ettore Winery. 6p—9p. Free

Free