Pence Gallery

Opening tomorrow, a new collection of artwork along our stairwell from Patricia Prendergast! Check out these lovely pastel landscapes inspired by her native California. On display April 18th - May 31st.

Captivated by this photograph, "Coastal Rocks," from David Nasater's show - feels like a distant memory, or a dream. Come see the rest of his photography in Monochromatic Visions through April 25th.

Art in the Garden is on May 1st! We will have an outdoor garden-themed art sale, along with flower bouquets, free seeds from Hedgerow Farms, and more. 10am-4:30pm, face masks and social distancing required. Photo by Jock Hamilton.

Big Day of Giving is only a few weeks away on May 6th! Read about our mission: bigdayofgiving.org/pencegallery

From our Slice Juried Exhibit 2020! This year, Slice will be juried by Faith J. McKinnie, independent curator and art consultant, and will offer awards of $400, $300, and $200. If you are a California artist, make sure to apply by May 28th through callforentry.org.

Coming up this Saturday! Join us for an art history lecture by art historian Mariah Briel, 2-3 PM via Zoom. To register for this free online lecture, email pencegallery@gmail.com. This lecture is generously sponsored by artist and art historian Jerry Decamp.

One week left to see Susan Tonkin Riegel's show, Marking Time!

Make It 3D is our final ArtSmart after school class, taught by artist Melissa Uroff and inspired by Marc Lancet's ceramic sculptures. You can register under the Programs section on pencegallery.org and pick up materials the week before classes begin.

Judith Foosaner's show, Decameron, is ending soon on April 18th. Make sure to visit the gallery and see her work, as well as this group of her smaller pieces hanging along our stairwell!

"The Pence is a professional crossroads for ceramic artists in this region. For me, it has been a vital and welcome hub for engaging with other artists and curators to make a real community that has kept me going through all that was and is 2020." - Julie Clements, artist

Save the date! May 1st is our Art in the Garden sale - all types of garden-themed art from 15+ local artists. This event was organized as a fundraiser in lieu of our cancelled annual Garden Tour event. Face masks and social distancing are required.

"The Pence is just a little gem in the heart of Davis!" Mary Stephens DeWall kept it simple and sweet when we asked her about what she thought of the Pence. We have loved having her as a docent at our gallery for the past 3 years. Say hello if you see her at the front desk! :)

We've got a virtual Eco Printing workshop coming up on April 21st, 1-2 PM via Zoom. $10 members, $15 non-members. To register, please email pencegallery@gmail.com.

"Monochromatic Visions" is now on display in our gallery upstairs. David Nasater's black and white photography will only be available to view until April 25th, so make sure to visit! Image: "Foggy Morning"

May 6th is Big Day of Giving. It's a time when donors pledge their support to local non-profits that make a difference. Consider building community through the arts by donating to the Pence on May 6th. Donations can be scheduled at Bigdayofgiving.org beginning on April 22nd.

"Monochromatic Visions" coming soon! From April 2-25, will we have a new show featuring black and white photography by David Nasater.

Tomorrow, 2-3 PM via Zoom (FREE)! For our next virtual Art History lecture, Dr. Pattaratorn Chirapravati will explore royal court dress in late 19th-century Siam (Thailand) and investigate the connection between the politics of dress and identity. Register now on our website!

Join us tomorrow for a Virtual Conversation with Artist Susan Tonkin Riegel and Director Natalie Nelson, 3:30-4:30 PM via Zoom (FREE). Learn more about the "Marking Time" exhibit and Susan's inspirations! Register now under the Programs section on our website.

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