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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6 events,
PENCE GALLERY. This exhibit features the work of ceramic artists Karyn Gabriel, Mark Goudy, Kris Marubayashi, Liza Riddle, and Laura Van Duren. Together, these artists create striking geometric and biomorphic forms that underline their pursuit of simple forms inspired by nature. Free
Free
AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Axis Gallery is supporting Sacramento’s next generation of creatives. The exhibition will feature artwork from Student Champions of Chalk It Up’s Annual High School Self-Portrait Competition. The winning and “Best of Medium” Youth Artists will have an amazing opportunity to share with the public an expansion of their creative art portfolios. 12p—5p. Free
Free
PENCE GALLERY. Linda Clark Johnson is a Sacramento artist who primarily works with cyanotype, an early photographic process that uses UV light to create luminous blue images without a camera or negative. She prints in her backyard, capturing botanical impressions and their shadows on watercolor paper or fabric. She then uses natural toners, collage, watercolor, and colored pencil to add layers of depth and detail to her work. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
PENCE GALLERY. This year’s Davis Art Studio Tour returns, and is open the weekend of May 16-17 for art lovers to enjoy for free! Stroll through 40+ art studios in Davis, learn more about artists’ work, and support our local creatives by buying directly from them. The Pence will preview one piece per artist in the exhibit, and you can plan your tour through the display! Art in various media is on display, including glass, wood, paintings, photography, ceramics, mixed media, and more. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
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PENCE GALLERY. In this introductory class with artist Linda Clark Johnson, you’ll learn all the basics of making beautiful blue cyanotypes, a fun and easy alternative photographic technique. Using light-sensitive chemicals, you’ll expose prints of plants in the sun and process them in water. By the time you leave, you’ll have 4 gorgeous 8 x 10” blueprints and the know-how to create more at home. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—2p. $115—125
$115 – $125
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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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6 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. This 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 will have opportunities for discussion, education, and connecting with peers in a safe and supportive space. Register at pencegallery.org. Fridays, May 1—June 5. 10a—11:45a. $25—35
$25 – $35
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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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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,
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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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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,
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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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PENCE GALLERY. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. This is a drop-in program for ages 5-12. Create beautiful blue sun prints of plants and flowers! Using special blue photo paper, the sun’s rays, and some water, create amazing prints (known as cyanotypes) of leaves, flower petals, and more. 1p—3p. $5—10
$5 – $10
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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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2 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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4 events,
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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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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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7 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Treasure Sale is set for June 19-22! If you would like to donate jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more, we encourage you to bring them by between June 13-17. All donations will receive a tax donation form. 11:30a—4:30p.
Free
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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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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. This is the reception for the exhibit, after nature, where 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. 5p—8p. Free
Free
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. This is the reception for Immoral Until Profitable by Kenneth Jordan. Through portraiture, text, and layered materials drawn from newspapers and public rhetoric, this exhibition highlights both the brilliance of jazz and the cultural forces that once tried to suppress it. 5p—8p. Free
Free
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5 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Treasure Sale is set for June 19-22! If you would like to donate jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more, we encourage you to bring them by between June 13-17. All donations will receive a tax donation form. 11:30a—4:30p.
Free
-
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
-
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
-
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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2 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Treasure Sale is set for June 19-22! If you would like to donate jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more, we encourage you to bring them by between June 13-17. All donations will receive a tax donation form. 11:30a—4:30p.
Free
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2 events,
-
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Treasure Sale is set for June 19-22! If you would like to donate jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more, we encourage you to bring them by between June 13-17. All donations will receive a tax donation form. 11:30a—4:30p.
Free
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2 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s Treasure Sale is set for June 19-22! If you would like to donate jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more, we encourage you to bring them by between June 13-17. All donations will receive a tax donation form. 11:30a—4:30p.
Free
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5 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. Our annual Treasure Sale is a popular fundraiser where shoppers can discover all sorts of treasures. Find items at great deals like jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more. On the final day of the sale, bring your own bag to fill up with items and only pay $5! Fri. through Sun., 11:30a—5p & Mon. 11:30a—3p. Free
Free
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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
-
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
-
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,
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PENCE GALLERY. Our annual Treasure Sale is a popular fundraiser where shoppers can discover all sorts of treasures. Find items at great deals like jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more. On the final day of the sale, bring your own bag to fill up with items and only pay $5! Fri. through Sun., 11:30a—5p & Mon. 11:30a—3p. Free
Free
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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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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,
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PENCE GALLERY. Our annual Treasure Sale is a popular fundraiser where shoppers can discover all sorts of treasures. Find items at great deals like jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more. On the final day of the sale, bring your own bag to fill up with items and only pay $5! Fri. through Sun., 11:30a—5p & Mon. 11:30a—3p. Free
Free
-
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
-
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
-
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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1 event,
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PENCE GALLERY. Our annual Treasure Sale is a popular fundraiser where shoppers can discover all sorts of treasures. Find items at great deals like jewelry, vintage or retro-inspired clothing, fine art, small furniture, rugs, collectibles, and more. On the final day of the sale, bring your own bag to fill up with items and only pay $5! Fri. through Sun., 11:30a—5p & Mon. 11:30a—3p. Free
Free
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0 events,
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1 event,
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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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0 events,
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3 events,
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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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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,
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PENCE GALLERY. In this one-day workshop, you will learn value shading, texture techniques, and sketching exercises, all while learning to use different charcoal materials that are included with the class fee. For ages 16+. 11:30a—3:30p. $75—95
$75 – $95
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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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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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3 events,
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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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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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0 events,
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0 events,
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0 events,
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1 event,
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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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1 event,
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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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