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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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
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PENCE GALLERY. Celebrate spooky season with the perfect pumpkin art project! Start with mixing your own pumpkin spice salt dough. Then sculpt and decorate a pumpkin bowl using clay tools, textured surfaces, and more. 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, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10
$5 – $10
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PENCE GALLERY. Through value studies, students will learn how to simplify complex subjects, organize a composition, establish strong lighting, and create a solid foundation for a full-color painting. Participants will paint a new subject each week, along with a corresponding value study. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting. On Tuesdays from Oct. 21—Nov. 4. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $98—108
$98 – $108
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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 & 12:30p—2p. Free
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PENCE GALLERY. Through value studies, students will learn how to simplify complex subjects, organize a composition, establish strong lighting, and create a solid foundation for a full-color painting. Participants will paint a new subject each week, along with a corresponding value study. Participants should be familiar with the basics of drawing and watercolor painting. On Tuesdays from Oct. 21—Nov. 4. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $98—108
$98 – $108
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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 & 12:30p—2p. Free
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PENCE GALLERY. This 2-day workshop is open to artists of all levels who want to create abstract paintings using a mixed media approach. Students will work with base layers, drawings, gel prints and other paper sources. While building layers, participants will add other media including paint, crayons, colored pencil and/or Art Graf. Register at pencegallery.org. 10a—4p. $360—380
$360 – $380
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
$10
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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 & 12:30p—2p. Free
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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. 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. Register online at pencegallery.org. 6:30p—9p. $15—22
$15 – $22
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PENCE GALLERY. This one-time, 90-minute art workshop focuses more broadly 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. Registration is required at pencegallery.org. 10a—11:30a. $5—10
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DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit 10+ participating venues along the artwalk! Check out art receptions, pop-ups, open studios, live music, and more in Downtown Davis & beyond. This is a great free event to enjoy with friends and family each month. 5p—9p. Free
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PENCE GALLERY. Create a festive fall garland using twine, decorative paper, leaf rubbings, acorns, and other natural materials at this month’s family art workshop. 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, with no registration required. 1p—3p. $5—10
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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 & 12:30p—2p. Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Visit the Art Café every second and fourth Sunday to enjoy a cozy morning crafting with a complimentary warm beverage! Create at your own pace using provided materials, or bring your own (no hazardous or materials with strong orders). For adults and teens, ages 13+. 10a—12p. $10
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Come make polymer clay creations with us! These are the perfect workshops to create last-minute holiday gifts for friends, family, or yourself. Make earrings, magnets, & keychains on Dec. 2 and/or ornaments on Dec. 9. 6p—8p. $40/workshop
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FERA HOUSE, NORTH DAVIS. Turn recycled scraps and flowers into handmade paper while you sip tea and unwind. Go home with unique holiday cards, thank you notes, gift tags, or even tree ornaments. Address provided after registration at www.ferahouse.com. 7p—9:30p. $65
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