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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:
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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.
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.
PENCE GALLERY. 2-day workshop led by artist Sara Post. Using multiple panels, students will learn to experiment with oil and cold wax painting. 10a–4p. $350 members/$380 non-members
PENCE GALLERY. 2-day workshop led by artist Sara Post. Using multiple panels, students will learn to experiment with oil and cold wax painting. 10a–4p. $350 members/$380 non-members
GALLERY 1855. Artwork of Cedric Williams on exhibit from April 3rd through April 28th. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-week class. Watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will teach basic, but important techniques in watercolor to help you paint the things you love. The class will consist of sample painting demonstrations and extended individual guidance and critique sessions. 11a–1p. $180 members/ $190 non-members
GALLERY 625. The work of local and regional photographers, including Woodland Camera Forum members, in an exhibition that highlights unique and unexpected perspectives of people, places, and things from around the world. Opening reception 4/7. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Maxine Solomon’s current series of nonrepresentational oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity, and energy. This exhibit is generously sponsored by Pat & Hoy Carman. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-week class. Watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will teach basic, but important techniques in watercolor to help you paint the things you love. The class will consist of sample painting demonstrations and extended individual guidance and critique sessions. 11a–1p. $180 members/ $190 non-members
PENCE GALLERY. 90-minute art workshop focused specifically on a themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. 3:30–5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This workshop focuses specifically on themes related to depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Through the process of art making, participants will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. 3:30-5p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Moments in Time & Space is an exhibit featuring ceramic artists Claudia Tarantino, Daniel Alejandro Trejo & Bill Heiderich. Through May 12. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Night market in the courtyard featuring artists age 16-25. There will be 10 artists in attendance with work ranging from prints and paintings to ceramics and jewelry. 6p–8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free
PENCE GALLERY. 2nd Friday ArtAbout reception. Browse exhibits, enjoy free wine tasting and shop the Night Market in the courtyard. 6—9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. In her exhibit, Somewhere Beyond Time, Maxine Solomon’s series of oil paintings are about exploration, spontaneity & energy. 2–3p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-week class. Watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will teach basic, but important techniques in watercolor to help you paint the things you love. The class will consist of sample painting demonstrations and extended individual guidance and critique sessions. 11a–1p. $180 members/ $190 non-members
PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Learn artist David Lobenberg’s signature “Mess Around” watercolor technique in this 2-day workshop. Register online. 10a–3p. $225 members / $250 non-members
PENCE GALLERY. Six-week class. Watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will teach basic, but important techniques in watercolor to help you paint the things you love. The class will consist of sample painting demonstrations and extended individual guidance and critique sessions. 11a–1p. $180 members/ $190 non-members
PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Visit the Pence Gallery to view our ceramics exhibit Moments in Time & Space, or see the ceramic figures of Cathi Newlin, in conjunction with the annual Natsoulas Gallery’s ceramics conference. 6p–9p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Bryan Vansell, Director of the Mission Clay Art & Industry Program, will give an illustrated presentation about Terracotta Corridor, an exhibition of 21 large-scale clay pipe sculptures now on view in Napa. 5p–7p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-week class. Watercolor artist Misuk Goltz will teach basic, but important techniques in watercolor to help you paint the things you love. The class will consist of sample painting demonstrations and extended individual guidance and critique sessions. 11a–1p. $180 members/ $190 non-members
PENCE GALLERY. Wood’s captivating watercolor paintings are on display this spring. Wood portrays the dreamy interior world of women lost in thought or asleep, complete with stars, moons, and other signs of the cosmos. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Six-session Healing Arts workshop uses art as a healing language for those experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. Participants have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register in advance. Free