Myrtle Press Prints: Portfolio x 2
Sampling of prints made through various processes marks the debut display of Myrtle Press’ invitational print exchanges in our region.
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Tiny Show
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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The Elusive Muse: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
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
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Linoleum Block Prints with Susan Silvester
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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Beautiful Figurative Watercolor with Misuk Goltz (Continuation)
Beautiful Figurative Watercolor with Misuk Goltz (Continuation)
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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2nd Friday ArtAbout!
2nd Friday ArtAbout!
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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Mark Bulwinkle Retrospective Exhibition Reception
Mark Bulwinkle Retrospective Exhibition Reception
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
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Artist Talk with Kelley Mogilka
Artist Talk with Kelley Mogilka
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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Artist Talk & Demo: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
Artist Talk & Demo: New Work by Kelley Mogilka
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.
Free
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Linoleum Block Prints with Susan Silvester
Linoleum Block Prints with Susan Silvester
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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Abstractly Speaking: Telling Your Stories Through Abstraction with Amy Vidra
Abstractly Speaking: Telling Your Stories Through Abstraction with Amy Vidra
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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Art History Lecture Series: Srđan Tunić (via Zoom)
Art History Lecture Series: Srđan Tunić (via Zoom)
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...
Free
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