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
THE BARN STUDIO. Explore your creativity and connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment! Artists of all levels are invited to bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with a 15-30 minute group constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects from other artists and creatives. 5:30p—8p. Free
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 2:30—4:30p. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Explore your creativity and connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment! Artists of all levels are invited to bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with a 15-30 minute group constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects from other artists and creatives. 5:30p—8p. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Explore your creativity and connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment! Artists of all levels are invited to bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with a 15-30 minute group constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects from other artists and creatives. 5:30p—8p. Free
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 2:30—4:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Create your own magical fairy hideaway using a variety of decorative and natural materials, including tree trunk slices, moss, acorns, wooden mushrooms, flowers, and more. This is a drop-in program, for ages 5-12, with no registration required. Space and supplies are limited to the first 25 participants per session and are available on a first come, first served basis. 12p—4:30p. $5-$10
THE BARN STUDIO. Explore your creativity and connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment! Artists of all levels are invited to bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with a 15-30 minute group constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects from other artists and creatives. 5:30p—8p. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 1p—3p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. Part of the Pence’s Healing Arts Program and run by facilitator Amy Vidra, this one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly on a theme 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. Registration is required in advance at pencegallery.org. 2p—3:30p. $5—10
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 2:30—4:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. 6:30p—9p. $15-22
Have an art project you want to work on, but don’t have the space or materials? Just want to exercise your creative muscles? Craft and create at your own pace in our adults-and-teens-only Arts & Crafts Corner! Held in our Community Art Studio, this open...
THE BARN STUDIO. Explore your creativity and connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment! Artists of all levels are invited to bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with a 15-30 minute group constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects from other artists and creatives. 5:30p—8p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. During this six-week workshop beginning March 18, students will practice “mock” plein air painting with artist Misuk Goltz. Although participants will be painting indoors at the Pence Gallery, the class will choose references from places in California & pretend to visit the countryside, near the water, café, or a city to paint. Throughout the class, four different subjects will be painted, with one session being a figurative/portrait painting, & demonstrations, critiques, & individual guidance will be provided. Participants should have some previous watercolor experience. Tuesdays, 10a—12p. $180—190
THE BARN STUDIO. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 1p—3p. Free
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 2:30—4:30p. Free
PENCE GALLERY. The Pence’s 6-session Healing Arts 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, & connecting with peers in a safe & supportive space in the Pence Learning Center under the guidance of facilitators Amy Vidra and Lyndsey Rocca. 10a – 11:45a. $25-$35
Have an art project you want to work on, but don’t have the space or materials? Just want to exercise your creative muscles? Craft and create at your own pace in our adults-and-teens-only Arts & Crafts Corner! Held in our Community Art Studio, this open...
PENCE GALLERY. Using cradled boards, students will create five collaged pieces that interrelate using artist-made painted & printed papers, additional painting and drawing, & cold wax. This process combines the spontaneity of collage with the interest & beauty of the painted surface. Students will also examine issues around making work in a series & discuss creative ideas for series work. Register at https://pencegallery.org/education/programs/workshops-and-classes/. $360 Members, $380 Members. 10a – 4pm
THE BARN STUDIO. Explore your creativity and connect with fellow artists in a relaxed, supportive environment! Artists of all levels are invited to bring their materials and works in progress. Each session concludes with a 15-30 minute group constructive critique, offering personalized feedback on your projects from other artists and creatives. 5:30p—8p. Free
THE BARN STUDIO. Sessions designed to foster creativity and encourage experimentation in an atmosphere of cultural exchange, conversation, encouragement, and freedom of expression. This session does not have formal instruction. Bring your own materials and supplies. 1p—3p. Free
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free
PENCE GALLERY. This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model. If you have never drawn from a live model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, are welcome and encouraged to join. 6:30p—9p. $15-22
Have an art project you want to work on, but don’t have the space or materials? Just want to exercise your creative muscles? Craft and create at your own pace in our adults-and-teens-only Arts & Crafts Corner! Held in our Community Art Studio, this open...
THE BARN STUDIO. Learn how to make mini-zines by hand using paper, colored pencils, pens, & markers, as well as a variety of mixed media (magazines, stickers, etc). We will explore how to pick a topic, how to fold and design your mini-zine, & how to continue making more zines & copies of your creations outside of class. For youth 8-11 years old. 1p – 3p. $17.85.
BARN STUDIO. Bring your under 5 little ones to explore their artistic side and get messy at the Barn Studio! Every Wednesday, arts activity stations will be available for you and your mini to discover together that encourage materials exploration and develop motor skills. Advance registration encouraged. 10a—11:30a. Free
Have an art project you want to work on, but don’t have the space or materials? Just want to exercise your creative muscles? Craft and create at your own pace in our adults-and-teens-only Arts & Crafts Corner! Held in our Community Art Studio, this open...
DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it’s a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience. 4p – 6p. $75 per duo.