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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PENCE GALLERY. Barbara Prodaniuk is a ceramic artist whose work is inspired by the forest, meadows, and waterways surrounding the Truckee area. She explores the stories carried by the creatures and artifacts found in these environments through layered surfaces, organic textures, and sculpted imagery. 11:30a—5p. Free
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THE PAINT CHIP. Seeing The Same Thing Differently is a collaborative exhibition by husband and wife David Kalb & Nancy Gelbard, exploring how two artists respond to the same moments in distinct yet connected ways. In addition to their shared artistic experience, each artist is also exhibiting individual pieces of their work. 6p—8:30p. Free
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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
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INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS. Zeru Foundation, in collaboration with International House Davis, presents Echoes of Resilience, a traveling multimedia exhibition centered on the lived experiences of survivors of the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquakes. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on themes of migration, displacement, belonging, and the meaning of home. 4:30p—7p. Free
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IHOUSE DAVIS. A traveling multimedia exhibition centered on the lived experiences of survivors of the 2023 Türkiye–Syria earthquakes. Developed through fieldwork in earthquake-affected regions of Türkiye, the exhibition brings together oral narratives, photography, music, personal artifacts, and visual art to document stories of loss, survival, and rebuilding. The exhibition also includes educational materials exploring the impacts of trauma and pathways toward healing. 4:30p—7p. Free
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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
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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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DOWNTOWN DAVIS. Visit multiple 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. Enjoy browsing multiple art exhibits, complimentary wine, and an art-themed scavenger hunt during our monthly reception. Exhibits on display include The Abstract Language of Ceramics, Davis Art Studio Tour Preview Exhibit, Sunshine & Shadows by Linda Clark Johnson, and Family Style by Julie Bernadeth Crumb. 6p—9p. Free
Free
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