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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THE ARTERY. Our artists have filled the gallery with drastically reduced treasures and will add new inventory throughout the month. Shop from paintings, photography, prints, jewelry, woodwork, woven baskets, ceramics, gourds, greeting cards, fiber art, fused and blown glass. Free
Free
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AXIS GALLERY, SACRAMENTO. Axis Gallery presents a group exhibition featuring works selected by juror Sharon Butler, founder of Two Coats of Paint. The exhibition includes works by artists from around the country in a variety of mediums. 12p—5p. Free
Free
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PENCE GALLERY. With instructor Katherine Klein, learn classic embroidery stitches (straight stitch, back stitch, french knots, chain stitch, satin stitch) to create a unique floral design on a Pence Gallery canvas tote. Each participant will receive a tote bag that features the Pence building and logo. For ages 12+; no prior embroidery experience necessary. Register at pencegallery.org. 1p—4p. $25—40
$25 – $40
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PENCE GALLERY. This 5-week workshop will focus on using your brushes to their full potential and practicing diverse hand motions to achieve painterly, expressive watercolor paintings. Students will learn how to distribute different values to create balanced and sophisticated artwork while painting various subjects. Must have prior watercolor experience; register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $170—190
$170 – $190
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THE ATELIER, SACRAMENTO. Unwind with the Charmed coloring book by local artist Karen Sue Chen. This 4-week series offers a dedicated space for coloring, socializing, and lowering cortisol levels through meditative focus. Includes the featured book; media available as an add-on. 5:30p—7p. $108.75
$108.75
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THE ARTERY. This exhibit is a collaboration between Lucy Boland of Bluewater Silk and Louise McGowan Bezark of Journey Vessels. The result is Lucy’s collection of reimagined vintage Japanese textiles and Louise’s fine art gourds. Lucy’s focus is on history and repurposing, and Louise emphasizes nature and transformation. This show celebrates craftsmanship, East Asian influence, tradition, and human connection. Free
Free
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GALLERY 625, WOODLAND. This non-juried exhibition celebrates the creative spaces of Yolo County Resident Artists. Light refreshments, Yolo County wine, and live music by Jon Spivack will round out the evening. 5:30p—8p. Free
Free
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PENCE GALLERY. Preview fantastic sculptures, paintings, photography, textiles, and more by 100+ regional artists all up for display at the Gallery, and online for silent auction bidding at bit.ly/penceartauction. Bidding opens online at midnight on Sept. 5th and closes at 8 PM on Sept. 26th. Proceeds from this event provide essential support for our youth education programs and art exhibits, serving more than 19,000 people annually. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
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BUBBLEGUM ART STUDIO. At our open studio, you can use your imagination to make an art piece at our new creation station. Play with play-doh, make pony bead animals or fuse bead shapes, work on one of our many rotating projects, or purchase a base to paint, decorate, and bedazzle! 1p—5p. $20
$20
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3 events,
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PENCE GALLERY. This 5-week workshop will focus on using your brushes to their full potential and practicing diverse hand motions to achieve painterly, expressive watercolor paintings. Students will learn how to distribute different values to create balanced and sophisticated artwork while painting various subjects. Must have prior watercolor experience; register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $170—190
$170 – $190
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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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THE PAINT CHIP. View an exhibit by The Paint Chip’s Artist of the Month, Thelma Weatherford. Come meet the artist during the 2nd Friday ArtAbout. 5p—6p. Free
Free
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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
Free
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PENCE GALLERY. Join us for the opening reception of Art Auction 2026! Enjoy viewing a spectacular display of art featuring work by 100+ local & regional artists, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt. 6p—9p. Free
Free
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Get ready for Halloween or Renfair by making your own bracers! In this two-day beginner workshop, you’ll learn the leather making process, from cutting and shaping the leather to setting hardware, stamping, and dyeing. Wow your friends and elevate your costumes with your own custom bracers! 10a—12p. $70
$70
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BUBBLEGUM ART STUDIO. At our open studio, you can use your imagination to make an art piece at our new creation station. Play with play-doh, make pony bead animals or fuse bead shapes, work on one of our many rotating projects, or purchase a base to paint, decorate, and bedazzle! 1p—5p. $20
$20
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THE ATELIER, SACRAMENTO. Experience “Into the Woods,” a solo exhibition by Izayjah McKinney. McKinney merges illustrative surrealism with natural textures on raw wood, reflecting a philosophy of living with intention and finding wisdom in nature’s nuances. 5:30p—8p. Free
Free
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PENCE GALLERY. This 5-week workshop will focus on using your brushes to their full potential and practicing diverse hand motions to achieve painterly, expressive watercolor paintings. Students will learn how to distribute different values to create balanced and sophisticated artwork while painting various subjects. Must have prior watercolor experience; register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $170—190
$170 – $190
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THE BARN GALLERY, WOODLAND. This exhibition features Northern California artists and artwork inspired by the farmlands of Yolo County. Come and join us as we celebrate the wide variety of artwork entered into the Art Harvest and the Juried Silent Auction! The evening will also feature local wine and refreshments. 5:30p—8p. Free
Free
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4 events,
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DAVIS ARTS CENTER. Get ready for Halloween or Renfair by making your own bracers! In this two-day beginner workshop, you’ll learn the leather making process, from cutting and shaping the leather to setting hardware, stamping, and dyeing. Wow your friends and elevate your costumes with your own custom bracers! 10a—12p. $70
$70
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BUBBLEGUM ART STUDIO. At our open studio, you can use your imagination to make an art piece at our new creation station. Play with play-doh, make pony bead animals or fuse bead shapes, work on one of our many rotating projects, or purchase a base to paint, decorate, and bedazzle! 1p—5p. $20
$20
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PENCE GALLERY. Let your creativity soar with this art project! Start with decorative art papers and string to create your own flock of birds, and then add simple and fun touches using washi tape, feathers, and more. Art in Action engages kids in art projects that are fun, creative, and collaborative with their family members. Drop-in program for ages 5-12. 1p—3p. $5—10
$5 – $10
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Join ceramic artist Pinar Brummer for a hands-on, community-led gathering. Together, we’ll shape a collaborative tree sculpture, then slow down to hand-build our own small ceramic pieces. No experience needed, just a willingness to show up, get elemental, and tap into some childlike joy. For ages 16+. 3p—5p. $15—20
$15 – $20
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PENCE GALLERY. This 5-week workshop will focus on using your brushes to their full potential and practicing diverse hand motions to achieve painterly, expressive watercolor paintings. Students will learn how to distribute different values to create balanced and sophisticated artwork while painting various subjects. Must have prior watercolor experience; register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $170—190
$170 – $190
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3 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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BUBBLEGUM ART STUDIO. At our open studio, you can use your imagination to make an art piece at our new creation station. Play with play-doh, make pony bead animals or fuse bead shapes, work on one of our many rotating projects, or purchase a base to paint, decorate, and bedazzle! 1p—5p. $20
$20
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PENCE GALLERY. Join us for our Art Auction party and enjoy delicious food by Dos Coyotes Border Café and Nugget Markets, fine wines by Turkovich Family Wines, live samba and bossa nova music by Boca do Rio, themed gift baskets to win, and the bidding finale! Event tickets are available online at bit.ly/penceartauction or at the Pence. Bring your cell phone to bid! 6p—8:30p. $45—55
$45 – $55
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PENCE GALLERY. This 5-week workshop will focus on using your brushes to their full potential and practicing diverse hand motions to achieve painterly, expressive watercolor paintings. Students will learn how to distribute different values to create balanced and sophisticated artwork while painting various subjects. Must have prior watercolor experience; register at pencegallery.org. 10a—12p. $170—190
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PENCE GALLERY. Waltz of Life & Limb pairs recent sculptural paintings by artist Mercy Hawkins, with her vibrant, large-scale watercolors on paper. Her biomorphic shapes, formed of intersecting dots, dashes, and lines, speak to a sensory play of color, light, and movement. Her imagery evokes seed pods, flower buds, or microscopic creatures, immersing the viewer in an all-encompassing perception of nature. 11:30a—5p. Free
Free
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BUBBLEGUM ART STUDIO. At our open studio, you can use your imagination to make an art piece at our new creation station. Play with play-doh, make pony bead animals or fuse bead shapes, work on one of our many rotating projects, or purchase a base to paint, decorate, and bedazzle! 1p—5p. $20
$20
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