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EXHIBIT ARCHIVE
ART AUCTION EXHIBIT & EVENT: OUR ART / OUR CULTURE
August 25—September 19, 2009; Reception: September 19, 6:30-9:30 PM
Members $25, Non-members $35
Join us at the Pence Gallery’s Annual Art Auction on Saturday, September 19, from
6:30-9:30 PM. This will be a premier event where art lovers can collect wonderful art created by top local and regional artists. This year’s theme, Our Art/Our Culture, will explore the primary role of art as an essential, collective voice within our culture. As the Gallery’s major fundraiser for the year, the Auction provides essential funds to support our mission in providing exemplary art exhibits and education programs for all ages.
To recognize the Gallery’s history in providing art exhibits and education programs for over 34 years, artists throughout the Sacramento and Bay Area region have contributed over 100 original works of art in all media. Just a few of the participating artists whose work will be on display at Pence include Marie-Therese Brown, Cynthia Charters, Linda S. Fitz Gibbon, Arthur Gonzales, Gregory Kondos, Alejandro Rubio and Mel Smothers.
Silent Auction bidding begins on Aug. 29, and concludes during the Auction event on Sept 19. Live auction bidding will also take place during the Auction Gala. Gourmet appetizers are provided by Aioli Bodega Española, Dos Coyotes Border Café, Nugget Markets, Stones Café and Catering, and desserts by Ciocolat. Live jazz music by
McDaniel Jazz Trio will greet each guest as you enjoy a glass of fine wine provided by Davis Wine Company.
Tickets are $25 members and $35 non-members and may be purchased at the Pence Gallery by phone with a credit card or in person at the Gallery, which is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 PM. Tickets can also be purchased at the door on Sept. 19.
This event is sponsored by Tandem Properties, Brown Construction, Schindler Elevator, Mansour’s Oriental Rug Gallery, Watermelon Music, John Brinley Properties, All Star Rents, Dr. Henry E. Bennett, Cable Car Wash, Dos Coyotes Border Café, Stones Café & Catering, Aioli Bodega Española, and Ciocolat. |
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COREY YEATON: FROM VALLEY TO VOLCANO
July 10– August 16, 2009; Reception: July 10, 7-9 PM
Photographs of the natural beauty of Hawaii, paired with views of Davis city life, are the focus of this exhibit. As an artist split between the worlds of the Big Island in Hawaii and Davis, Corey Yeaton blends an interest in using photography to raise awareness about the environment, with a fine eye for composition and capturing unique points of view.
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CITY OF DAVIS SMALL
WORKS 2009
June 12- August 14; Reception,
June 19, 7-9 PM
This juried exhibit selects the best
from Yolo County artists, displaying both 2D and 3D works limited to
a 12 x 12" size.
Painter Stephen Giannetti will select a wide array of art that
exemplifes the region's talent. Click
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JULIE PARTANSKY
Remembrance & Retrospective
June 2 - July 5, 2009; Reception: June 12, 6-9 PM
A number of Julie Partansky's friends have come
together to celebrate not only her life, but also her insightful
works of art. As a former mayor of Davis, Julie left her mark on environmental
issues with grace and dignity. This collection represents a 30-year
span of drawings, sculpture, and writing. Sponsored by Bill and Carolyn
Kopper. |
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UC Davis MFA FIRST YEAR STUDENT EXHIBIT
June 9– July 5, 2009, Reception: June
12, 7-9 PM
The Pence Gallery will again display the cutting
edge art of first year
graduate students from UC Davis’ Master of Fine Arts program.
The exhibit includes photographic works by Aleksander Bohnak, Jingjing
Gong and Christopher Woodcock. Whereas Jingjing
Gong is interested in drawing attention to the drastic change being
experienced by Chinese families, and stages actors in the real
environments of China’s abandoned apartment complexes, Aleksander
Bohnak uses photography as the final product in his work. Aleksander
first builds an installation including sculpture, creates a performance,
and finally documents it via photography. Woodcock’s photographs
are captured using large format cameras, to create fabricated liminal
spaces of natural and architectural environments.
Whereas, on a three-dimensional plane,
sculpture by Traci Horgen and Linda Miller questions basic human
nature, and the correlation
of emotions with chemical reactions within the human body. In contrast,
Robert Machoian’s print work explores the individual’s
relationship to objects, other people and the effect of these interactions.
Also, mixed media drawings by Joshua Pelletier take a deep look
inside the human psyche and express irrationality, fear, love and
humor. Johanna Barron’s installation focuses on material
culture, illusions of space, and boundaries. And lastly, Hyung-Mo
Chu’s installation works explore distant places, whether
they are real or imagined.
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Untitled by Jingjing Gong; 21 Caves by
Johanna Barron; Doug-Man by Joshua Pelletier
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FIRING
A LEGACY
David Kuraoka & San Francisco State University
April 28 - June 1, 2009; Reception: May 1, 7-9 PM
David Kuraoka's pit-fired ceramics are extraordinary
works of subtle color and organic shape. Through the gentle process
of experimentation, he guides the effects of the firing, so that
each piece shows a range of earthly colors and an almost burnished
surface texture. As a professor at California State University
San Francisco for over 35 years, his teaching style has greatly
impacted a whole generation of artists. Work by over 30 students,
such as Susannah Israel, Tomoko Nakazato, and Farraday Newsome
Sredl is included. Sponsored by the Sacramento Regional Community
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Works by David Kuraoka (left) and Steven Allen
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UC Davis
Women's Center ELLEN HANSEN MEMORIAL PRIZE exhibition
May 7-21; Reception May 15, 5-6:30 PM
This exhibit honors Ellen Hansen, a student
who was killed in 1981 while hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains.
Ellen's courageous resistance allowed her hiking companion to
escape and survive the attack. Ellen's father, Robert J. Hansen,
a UC Davis professor of Veterinary Medicine, established the
annual award in 1986 as a tribute to his daughter, and to encourage
creative pursuits of other women students. Ellen was a UCD student
and a talented artist, musician and poet. This $1,000 prize is
awarded annually for an original creative project that best demonstrates
the bravery and independence of women. All UC Davis women students
- undergraduates, graduate and professional school students -
are eligible to submit original creative work for the prize.
To find out more, see http://wrrc.ucdavis.edu/ellenhansen. |
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LIGHT & DARK
The Fantasy Art of Steve Kellison
March 27– April 26, 2009; Reception: Apr.
10, 7-9 PM
The Pence Gallery is excited to present
an exhibition in the upstairs gallery entitled Light & Dark,
The Fantasy Art of Steve Kellison. This exhibit will take place
from March 27 to April 26, 2009 and will display a range of
works by the artist. In his most recent pastel and charcoal
drawings Mr. Kellison explores feelings that conjure up dark
images, these works are balanced by ones that release flights
of fantasy full of light and color. The artist’s work
has a firm root in the realms of fantasy and imaginary realism.
The majority of the works are in pastel and charcoal in addition
to some smaller works in oil. There is also a selection of
smaller computer generated prints that use a combination of
scanned art with Photoshop enhancements. An artist reception
will take place on Friday, April 10, from 7-9 PM and is free
to the public.
Steve Kellison was born in Washington
State and raised in the Central Valley of California. He has
worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in both the Sacramento
and San Francisco bay area for the past 25 years. In his capacity
as an art director/designer he has worked on projects with
companies that held licenses for Disney Publishing, Disney
Consumer Group, Looney Tunes and Universal Studios Theme Park.
Mr. Kellison currently has a home studio/office in Davis, California
and continues to work in the graphic design and illustration
fields.
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THE
CONSILIENCE OF ART & SCIENCE
March 10– April 12, 2009; Reception:
Mar. 13, 7-9 PM
This exhibit examines a diversity
of 2-D and 3-D artwork produced by artists exploring the
fusion of the two disciplines of visual arts and science.
The display will probe how artists use scientific processes,
tools, and theories in their work. This juried exhibit encourages
UC Davis students and community members to submit art on
this theme. Sponsored by College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences Programmatic Initiative Grant, the Departments of
Entomology, Land Air and Water Resources, Plant Pathology,
Plant Sciences, the UC Davis Arboretum. |
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THE UNCOMMON
OBJECT
Contemporary Still-Life Works
March 5 – April 12, 2009; Reception: Mar. 13,
7-9 PM
The genre of still-life in Western art
history has a long tradition, one that is expanded upon and
enlivened by contemporary artists such as Fred Dalkey, Wayne
Thiebaud, Richard Shaw, Wayne Jiang, Karen Shapiro, Paula Wetzl
Bellacera, Martha Shaw, Mick Sheldon, Mel Smothers, Jian Wang,
Richard Bolingbroke, Emma Luna, Leslie duPratt, Kathy Kearns,
Nancy Selvin, Kathryn Raymond, Laurie Polster, Gwen Manfrin,
Deborah Lamoreux, and Melissa Wood. Long used to comment on
the passage of time and to display virtuosity of technique,
the still-life tradition continues to serve as a foil for aesthetic
and social messages. Sponsored by Tandem Properties. |
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Dear Andy #91 by Mel Smothers (left) and Twist
Taste by Gwen Manfrin (right)
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GILBERT
AMAVISCA: NEW WORKS
February 19 - March 20, 2009
The exhibit brings together Amavisca's recent
landscape paintings, which often begin with an interesting scene
recorded via photography. Afterwards, Amavisca works in his studio
using the photos as visual aids. Traveling throughout Northern
California to capture evocative views, Amavisca contrasts objects
from the natural world with those that are manmade. |
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IN & OUT
OF AFRICA
January 8- March 1, 2009; Reception: Jan.
9, 7-9 PM
African Art pulled from three private
local collections forms the body of this extraordinary exhibit,
highlighting works from Tanzania, Botswana, Cameroon, and Zaire.
Sponsored by an anonymous donor in memory of Lois O'Grady, MD
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KRISTINE
BYBEE
BLENDING TIME & PLACE
January 20 – February 28, 2009; Reception: Feb.
13, 7-9 PM
Kristine Bybee, a Sacramento-based pastel
artist, will display a rich array of landscapes on paper, while
also debuting her large-scale drawings on linen. By harnessing
the unique qualities of pastel to convey the energy of light, Bybee
creates views in which the place- whether it be an Italian vista
or a stark desert scene- is endowed with a spirit and personality
all its own.
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VALENTINE'S
DAY DISPLAY & ONE NIGHT EVENT
If you are looking for a one of a kind Valentine
for your sweetheart or just for yourself, be sure to swing by the
Pence for the Valentine's Day art show from January 2 through February
15th. We are open on February 14 from 6:30 - 9 PM. Contributing artist
include Geri Wallace, Gayle BonDurant, Alison Smith, Marie Therese
Brown, Philippe Gandiol, Leslie DuPratt, Sara and Tom Post, Terry
Hollowell, Pat Grind, Rachel Kline and more! |
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DUST
OFF SALE
January 2 - January 15, 2009
Find older works by artist including
Gerald Heffernon, Emma Luna, Ann Testa, Phyllis Pacin, Trudy
Baltz, Mark Bulwinkle, Elizabeth Thomas and many more! All
Christmas and gift items will be dramatically reduced as well. |
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MALAQUIAS
MONTOYA
GLOBALIZATION & WAR: THE AFTERMATH
Nov. 2-Dec. 21, 2008; Reception: November 10, 7-9
PM
Depicting the consequences of power and conflict,
Malaquias Montoya’s twenty-three paintings and prints facilitate
the understanding of the destruction, displacement and loss of culture
brought on by man-made conflict and destruction. Each piece illustrates
the human spirit in its most vulnerable state: fighting between obliteration
and survival.
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HOLIDAY
MARKET
November 29-December 21, 2008; Reception:
December 12
Select artful gifts this holiday season
at the Pence Gallery's Holiday Market. The Pence is bursting
at the seams with jewelry, ceramics, wearable art, seasonal
items and paintings from artists at affordable prices. Some
of the featured artists are Mary Fahey, Deborah Hill, Charlene
Reinhart, and Ann Testa.
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FERNANDO
DUARTE:
TRAVEL POSTCARDS
November 4-23, 2008
Reception: November 14, 7-9 PM
South American artist Fernando Duarte’s
small-scale watercolor and ink sketches capture a sense of
light and movement in monuments of old. Natural landmarks in
America, historic buildings from Italy, and other meaningful
spots for ‘postcards’ will be included. Also on
display. are a selection of his surrealist paintings,
which adapt realistic motifs from his sketches into fantastic
new realities.
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20TH
ANNUAL COMMUNITY HANG-UP
October 21 - November 16, 2008
Reception & Awards Ceremony: November 14, 7-9 PM (Members opening 6
PM)
RECEIVING WORKS:
Friday, October 17th, 12 - 4 PM
Saturday, October 18th, 12 - 4 PM
Artists from Yolo County and Dixon are invited
to display their work at the 20th Annual Community Hang-Up exhibit.
Art forms accepted include painting, sculpture, fiber art, prints,
and photography. Work should not exceed 30" x 30".
Limited to 60 artists with one entry per artis; $20 submission
fee required ($15 Members). This exhibit is graciously sponsored
by Dr. Barry and Lois Ramer. |
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SKUJA BRADEN:
CERAMICS
September 26-October 31, 2008; Reception:
October 10, 7-9 PM
Ceramics produced by artists
Inguna Skuja from Latvia and Melissa Braden of California
(known as “Skuja Braden” for their collaborative
work) play with pop culture and art historical images.
Each of their hand-built pieces is covered with elaborate
designs in a variety of glazes and underglazes, where
the surface of the unadorned clay is placed next to
mat and glossy surfaces.
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PHIL
JOANOU
September 23- October 28, 2008; Reception:
October 10, 7-9 PM
Phil Joanou combines the intuitive and
the rational in his paintings that recall the styles of Matisse,
Gauguin, and especially Max Beckmann. Inspired by Italian Renaissance
art, the German expressionists, and popular culture, he incorporates
wishes, desires, symbolism, and allegory into paintings that
seem to give new passion to old stories. Joanou sees art as not
a mere reporting of human values, but as an intuitive portrait
of complex psychological situations; he thus paints works that
transcend the specific into broader and more universal meaning. |
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ANNUAL
ART AUCTION:
BEYOND THE HORIZON
September 2 – 13, 2008;
Gala Event: September 13, 6-10 PM
The Pence’s Art Auction is an annual
event to raise funds for the gallery’s exhibit and education
programs. Visitors can enjoy previewing over 100 works of fine
art by the top local and regional artists prior to the event,
followed by a lively evening of music, wine, and cuisine by area
restaurants during the live and silent auction forums on Sept.
13. Sponsored by Boutin-Dentino.
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ANIMAL
CRACKERS
August 6-22, 2008
Reception: Friday, Aug. 8, 7-9 PM
Animal Crackers features art in various media inspired by animals, including
the playful work of Daphne Gillen, Jan Wax, Chris Bing, Celeste Welch,
Jean Van Keuren, Melissa Woodburn, Carol Gravem, Nina Koepcke, Kari Copley,
and more.
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Exhibit sponsored by
South Davis Veterinarian Center |
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CULTURAL
DIMENSIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS
July 29 – August 22, 2008, Reception: August
1, 7-9 PM
This group exhibit highlights African-American artists working in painting,
jewelry, and mixed media from Sacramento and Davis, including Corrine Singelton,
Sharaine Bell, Milton Bowens, Michael Stevenson, Dan Frye, John Nesbitt,
John King, Terry Turner, Gerry Simpson, and Norma Lamb.
Sponsored by NAI BT Commercial: Jim Gray
and Nahz Anuary, Broker Associates; Bonnie & Kit Lam; Rosie
and Ron Soohoo; and Frances Leung. |
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Sharaine Bell
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CITY
OF DAVIS SLIGHTLY LARGER SMALL WORKS
June 13-July 31, 2008
Reception: June 13, 6-9 PM
This group exhibit, organized by the City of Davis’ Civic Arts Commission,
will display 3- and 2-dimensional art by artists in Yolo County, as juried
by Sacramento artist and professor Joan Moment. Each applicant may submit
two works, which are limited to a 12 x 12” format or smaller. |
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GARDEN
TOUR PLEIN AIR
PAINTINGS & DRAWINGS
May 14- June 29, 2008
Reception: June 13, 6-7 PM
Enjoy seeing the final versions of plein air paintings
and drawings created during our 2008 Garden Tour. Participating artists
include Melissa Chandon, Rebecca Kline, Leslie duPratt, Colleen Maloney,
Joanne Andresen, Philippe Gandiol, Rebecca Ryland, Wendy Goldberg, Kristine
Bybee and Gina Werfel.
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JODY
JOSEPH:
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
June 12- July 20, 2008
Reception: June 13, 6-9 PM
(includes a wine tasting by
Fiddlehead Cellars)
Jody Joseph’s landscape
paintings are a tour de force of light and color. Using
loose brushstrokes and patches of color, she constructs
her compositions to capture the ephemeral quality of
daily life. More...
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Steve Roth. |
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WOMEN BY WOMEN
June 25 - July 23, 2008, Reception:
July 11, 6 - 9 PM
This is an intimate group of women artists
who have created images of women. Artists included in the show
are: Terry Hollowell, Carol Gravem, Kristina Fong, Leslie DuPratt,
Emma Luna, Deborah Hill, Deatra Cohen, Trudy Baltz, Marie Therese
Brown, Shannon Moore-Jervis and others. Upstairs in the learning
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FACES
OF YOLO HOSPICE
May 7- June 20, 2008
Reception: May 9, 7-9 PM
Touching black and white portraits
of the elderly by several photographers captures the dignity
and humor of people participating in the Yolo Hospice’s
program. Narratives taken from interviews will accompany
the photographs. Sponsored by Yolo Hospice. |
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LINEUP:
UC DAVIS MASTER OF FINE ARTS 1ST YEAR EXHIBIT
May 8 – June 8, 2008; Reception:
Friday, May 30, 7-9 PM
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The Pence Gallery will again display the cutting edge art of first year
graduate students from UC Davis’ Master of Fine Arts program.
Work by six artists will be on display: Julia Elsas, Crystal Haueter,
Cynthia Horn, Robin Kibby, Evie Leder, and Joshua Short.
Artist Crystal Haueter’s
mixed media work combines images of organic, knotted items, to
evoke a memory of “things mostly living and closely observed.” She
plays with creating a jumbled, compacted space in her work. Julia
Elsas’ installation piece covers a significant area of
gallery with stacked shelves of her own books. Arranged by color,
these books function as signs or clues of the artist herself.
As she states, “Art is a secret shared between the individual
and the collective.” Joshua Short’s installation
piece is situated outside, with a focus on pro-wrestling as the
source “of inspiration and investigation into contemporary
social interaction and ritual in our technological society.” Painter
Cynthia Horn’s large oil paintings combine aspects of both
abstraction and representation. Small figures, originally pulled
from family photographs provide a contrast to their ambiguous
background setting. Evie Leder works in video, combining images
and sound to evoke an emotional response. As she states, her
video is “intentionally evocative and disorienting to generate
disturbances that allow some essence of truth to emerge”.
Robin Kibby’s oil paintings emphasize portals, using highway
structures to frame the city, as she states, “By contrasting
a massive cement form to the urban ecology, the texture of the
city is brought into relief.”
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Julia Elsas, Shelves
We invite the public to meet the artists and
view their works at our reception on Friday, May 30th from 7-9
pm.
Robin Kibby, Arc
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exhibit is generously sponsored by the UC Davis Art Department;
Carmen Kuffner and Kelly McGuire |
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EXPLORING THE SURFACE:
A JURIED EXHIBIT BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CLAY AND GLASS ARTISTS
April 25- June 1, 2008 |
The best in contemporary
ceramics created by members of Association of Clay and Glass
Artists (ACGA) will
be on view in Exploring the Surface at the Pence Gallery from April
25 - June 1, 2008. Juror Peter VandenBerge, ceramic artist and
Professor of art at California State University at Sacramento,
selected a diverse array of highly imaginative ceramic works by
forty-seven artists. Ceramics on display will include figurative
sculptures, 2-dimensional reliefs, teapots, and a variety of elegant
vessels. Artists were invited to submit ceramic work that explored
the idea of ‘surface’, either in how they mark, alter,
and color its surface, or how they delve into deeper thematic issues
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A companion exhibit
of the same title is at the Davis Art Center, 1919 F Street,
where a variety of works by four artists: Jane Burton, Phyllis
Pacin, Sara Post, and Barbara Glynn Prodaniuk, will be highlighted.
The Davis Art Center display continues until May 22, and their
reception is also Friday, April 25, from 7-9 PM.
This exhibit is scheduled to
coincide with the Natsoulas Center for the Arts’ California
Conference for the Advancement of Ceramic Art, to be held Apr.
25-27, 2008 in Davis. Over a thousand ceramic professionals, including
many students, participate in exhibiting their work, taking part
in lectures or demonstrations, and viewing the many exhibits on
display in Davis, this weekend.
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The Build, Fred Yokel Snake
Charmer, Gail Rushmore
This exhibit is sponsored
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CHARLENE REINHART & CAROL WEDEMEYER
April 4- May 4, 2008
Reception: April 11, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
Legerdemain, Charlene Reinhard
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Elegant
sculptural works by Charlene Reinhart focus largely on the female
form. Ms. Reinhart's
figurative ceramics play with notions of strength and fragility,
by incorporating natural forms such as birds and nests. Carol Wedemeyer's
ceramic sculptures delight in using word play and challenging constructions
to evoke fantastic narratives.
White and white tripod pitcher,
Carol Wedemeyer
Click to see more >>
This exhibit is sponsored by
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JUDITH GEFTER: MERCE CUNNINGHAM AND DANCERS
March 1- May 1, 2008
Reception: April 24, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
Judith Gefter's photographs have graced the covers of many high
profile magazines and newspapers over the years. Her 1985
assignment for Vue magazine captures both the movements of this
innovative modern dance
group, as well as the master teaching himself. In her evocative black and white
images, Merce Cunningham troupe dancers are caught during
rehearsal and during the performance- a rare event that was seldom allowed,
due to Merce's strict requirements of silence while dancing. |
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Read: "My Strange Days with
Merce Cunningham," and see more photos.
Click here >>
This exhibit is sponsored by
Carol & Gene Livingston |
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LINDA FITZGIBBON:
RECENT CERAMIC SCULPTURE
March 7- April 18, 2008
Reception: March 14, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
Linda FitzGibbon creates a surreal
world in her ceramic sculptures, pulling from literary and artistic
sources. The
whimsical nature of her portraits, constructed of realistically
depicted produce, results from her offbeat substitutions. Avocados
stand in for eyes, a pumpkin for a hat, and cupcakes for breasts
in FitzGibbon's work.
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here to see more work >>
This exhibit is sponsored by
Tandem Properties & Alpha Ceramics
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FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE BY NUMAN
February 28 - March 30, 2008
Reception: March 14, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
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Numan's
small ceramic figures capture both moments of great movement, and
quiet moments of reflection. Accompanied by large-scale charcoal
drawings of the female torso, this exhibit will celebrate the classically
inspired art of this Sacramento artist.
This exhibit is sponsored by Grace & Grant Noda;
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THE HIDDEN: AN INSTALLATION BY CHRIS DAUBERT
January 9 - February 29,
2008
Reception: January 11, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
With allusions to romantic landscape,
dark children's tales, and Marcel Duchamp, The Hidden”is
an enveloping experiential installation, intended to allow the viewers
to see what they hear, and actually feel their own connection
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Artist Talk
Saturday, Feb. 16, 1-2 PM
Pence members FREE
$1 general admission
Chris Daubert will discuss the evolution of his current installation, The Hidden,
in the context of his previous multi-media work. Chris is a leading regional
artist and a professor of art at Sacramento City College.
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DAVID L. ROBERTSON:
GLADDING, MCBEAN PHOTOGRAPHY
January 5 - February 15, 2008
Reception: January 11, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
David L. Robertson’s photographs of the Gladding, McBean factories in Lincoln record a building rich in history.
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As the oldest working manufacturer of terracotta sculpture in the US, their abandoned loft spaces and bits of statuary are beautifully captured in Robertson’s black and white and color photographs. Through close-up views of repeated elements and atmospheric studies of enveloping spaces, he provides a history of a place at once vibrant and current, as well as shuttered and forgotten.
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HOLIDAY MARKET
November 24- December 22, 2007
Reception: December 14, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members) |
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Select artful gifts this holiday season at the Pence Gallery's Holiday Market. The Pence is bursting at the seams with jewelry, ceramics, wearable art, seasonal items and paintings from artists at affordable prices. |
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DIASPORA: SEARCHING FOR HOME
November 24 - December 22, 2007
2nd Friday Reception: December 14, 7-9 PM (opens 6 PM to Members)
The Pence Gallery will display
the work of three contemporary artists living in America, each
of whom deals with the complexity of national and personal identity.
The concept of 'Diaspora' -
living outside of ones original home country or culture - unites
the work of these artists.
Artist Talk: Saturday, Dec. 15, 1-2 PM
Andries Fourie discusses his new work in light of his recent
trip to South Africa. He will talk with visitors on the multi-layered
symbols and his process of building his sculptures and 2-dimensional
works. This talk is $1/adults; Free for Pence members
Andries Fourie, an Afrikaner
(white South African of Dutch heritage), immigrated to America
in his early 20s, and layers together symbols, images, and personal
memories to reconfigure a new sense of what it means to be an
Afrikaner today, in the post-Apartheid South Africa. “I operate on the assumption that we must come to terms with our past, while working consciously to recover the positive aspects of our pre-apartheid culture in order to nurture and develop them.”Fourie,
a professor of art at Willamette University in Oregon, includes
new sculptures that question the validity of Afrikaner history,
such as his open-sided boat, a reference to the original immigration
by sea to South Africa by the Dutch. While its steel framework
looks strong and elegant, the boat is open to all elements and
will not float- perhaps foreshadowing the failure of their political
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Ben Needham was
born in Vietnam, and later adopted by a Caucasian couple in America.
Needham also addresses issues of identity and lost heritage in
his paintings. "Orphan" depicts a portrait
of a young child, with questioning eyes and open mouth. Overlaid
on her head is a locked bird cage in the shape of the globe,
imprisoning a slight bird. The legacy of the Vietnam War is laid
plain on the faces of its children, and those most vulnerable
to its destructive forces. Needham's painterly outlines
have an almost calligraphic presence, as they merge with background
images hinting at war's
effects.
Caroline Holder hails
from Barbados, and her ceramic work represents aspects of negotiating
her Caribbean identity as a person now based in New York City.
As she writes, “Pursuing twin themes of home and
belonging,
I sift my memories of the Caribbean, and render the result
images on ceramic forms. Pulling less from source materials
and more from her own memories, she aims to choose how
I am seen [rather] than leave the definition to others. Her
"nappy cups" are simple cup forms covered with a
design of rows and rows of braided hair on them. Pointing to
hair as a sign of difference, Holder both celebrates its beauty
by reclaiming the word "nappy" as
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COMMUNITY HANG-UP
October 18- November 18, 2007
Reception: November 9, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
The 19th annual Community Hang-up is a popular forum for artists from Yolo County and Dixon to showcase their talents. Enjoy works in all media in this special display. Two artists will be awarded for best of show and for exemplary service in the community. |
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BORDER CONTROL:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY FRANCISCO DOMINGUEZ
Oct. 10 - Nov. 28, 2007
Reception: Oct. 12, 2007, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
Artist Talk at 7:30 PM- FREE
Francisco Dominguez's moving
photographs focus on the current situation at the U.S./Mexico
border region. Capturing
the stories of the Latino immigrants who transverse the border
for work, this exhibit was organized as part of the UC Davis
Campus Community Book Project (CCBP).
Initiated after Sept. 11 to unite the campus and greater community in reading
one book, this year's CCBP centers on The Devil Highway, by Luis Alberto
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Poetry Reading:
Crossing Borders:
A Testimonial Poetry Reading
Wednesday, October 10, 7-9 PM - FREE
Poet Francisco Alarcón, Professor of Spanish from UC Davis, joins poet and photographer Francisco Dominguez, among others, in a reading of recent work.
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CYCLE OF LIFE: INNOCENCE
September 25 - November 16, 2007
Reception: October 5, 7-9 PM
(begins at 6 PM for members)
Four women artists with roots in Asia explore the cyclical nature of life. Brenda Louie, Dinh Thi Tham Poong, Koo Kyung Sook and Puii Sailo will display innovative work that addresses longevity, women's roles and time in different materials.
Brenda Louie
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Puii Tripathi
Koo Kyung Sook, Herstory 1996, seaweed, fungus, cotton, silk, dimensions variable (lifesize).
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PENCE ART AUCTION ODYSSEY
Auction Gala event:
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007
7-10 PM
Preview Exhibit and Silent Bidding:
Sept. 1-15, 2007
Tues.- Sun., 11:30 - 5 PM
Join us at the Pence Gallery's
Annual Art Auction- a premier event where art lovers can collect
wonderful art created
by top local and regional artists. This year's theme, Art Odyssey,
will allow participants to travel through the artist's studio
at our new facility, located at 212 D Street in Downtown Davis.
In response to the gallery’s thirty plus years of art exhibits and enrichment programs, artists throughout the region have contributed fine works of art including watercolor and oil paintings, mosaics, ceramics, photography, textiles, and works on paper. Works are available for bidding in live and silent auctions. Some of the participating artists in this event include: Joseph Bellacera, Donna Billick, Richard Shaw, Troy Dalton, Linda Fitz Gibbon, David and Terry Hollowell and several others! In addition to the nearly 80 works available, gourmet hors d’oeuvres
and desserts prepared exclusively for this event will satisfy
every bidder. Live jazz music will greet each guest as you enjoy
a glass of fine wine.
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Tickets are $25 members and $35 non-members and may be purchased at the Pence Gallery by phone with a credit card or in person at the Gallery, which is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30-5:00 PM.
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This event is sponsored by:
Aioli Bodega Espanola
Tucos Wine Market & Café
Kelly Giannetti, DMD
Ciocolat
Dos Coyotes
All Star Rents
Nugget Markets, Inc
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The Pence Gallery’s mission is to educate and inspire the community by displaying high caliber art exhibitions and by offering educational programs for all ages. Proceeds from the Art Auction support our education programs, serving over 700 children & 11,000
visitors annually.
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LANDSCAPES REVISITED: NEW WORK BY BRYCE VINOKUROV,
LOIE HOLLOWELL, RACHEL KLINE, AND KRISTINE BYBEE
July 13-August 26, 2007
Reception: August 10, 7-9 PM
Four local artists take four distinctly different
views on landscape in this exhibit. Bryce Vinokurov's mixed-media
works include passages of graphite and collage, blending multiple views
or memories to describe a mood. Loie Hollowell's drawings and
paintings sensitively capture the texture and feel of plants and trees,
while Rachel Kline's paintings of roadside locations explore how
light and color reflect particular seasons and the time of day. Kristine
Bybee's
pastel drawings explore the angled contours of the desert in all its quiet
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Rachel Kline
Loie Hollowell
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CITY OF DAVIS JURIED SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT
June 20 - August 19, 2007
Reception and Award Ceremony
Friday, July 13, 7-9 pm
The best work in any
medium selected by a Juror will be displayed to celebrate the
breath and creativity of Yolo County artists. Themes vary from
year to year, but recent themes included work limited to 12”and
under. Juror selection varies each year.
Once again, the City of Davis and the Pence Gallery are collaborating on an exhibit highlighting art produced by artists residing in Yolo County. Titled Slightly Larger, this
exhibit celebrates exemplary sculptural or two-dimensional
work that is limited to a 12 x 12 x 12”size. Juror Renny
Pritikin, Director of the Nelson Gallery at UC Davis, will
select works for inclusion. Renny Pritikin was previously chief
curator at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and director of
New Langton Arts, both in San Francisco. He brings a wealth
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By limiting requirements to a specific
size, but giving no specifications on media or subject matter,
the Pence exhibit is sure to display
the great artistic variety present in our own backyard. Join
us for a free public reception to meet the artists and view the
selected works on Friday, July 13, from 6-9 PM. During the reception,
the Juror’s Choice awards will be given.
All artists must be 16 years of age or older, and must reside in Yolo County.
Renny Pritikin, juror, will discuss works on display on Thursday, July 12, 7-8 PM. This Artist Talk is free for Pence members, and $2 for nonmembers. Admission to the Pence Gallery is always free.
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TROY DALTON: FIGURATIVE PLAY
July 13- August 26, 2007
Reception: July 13, 7-9 pm |
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Troy Dalton is a master at capturing
the female form. His elaborate compositions situate figures
within theatrical settings, in which they vie with bits of
statuary and nature for dominance. Full of narrative and art
historical allusions, his large-scale paintings display a reverence
for the figure.
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COMMUNITY HANG UP 2
June 1-July 8, 2007
Reception: June 8, 7-9 pm
Award Ceremony 8 pm
Artist drop-off dates:
Sunday, May 27, 11:30-4 pm
or Tuesday, May 29, 11:30-4 pm
Due to popular demand, this year the Pence will hold two exhibits of work produced by artists from Yolo County and Dixon.
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ROMA DEVANBU
June 8- July 8, 2007
Reception: June 8, 7-9 pm
Roma Devanbu's paintings are carefully constructed depictions
of interior spaces that radiate a quiet sense of peace. Using details
of empty rooms and objects within the space, she creates works
that are full of radiant light and delicate surface texture.
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Light Filled Room, acrylic on canvas, 16 x 20
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ART IN THE GARDEN
Saturday, June 23, 2007
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Come enjoy a cool glass of lemonade while browsing an array of wonderful handcrafted garden art. Find treasures in every price range! |
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Special Presentation at the Pence:
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS:
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WEDNESDAY, June 13, 2007
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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FOLLOW THE LINE:
TRADITIONS REVEALED BY ACGA ARTISTS
April 27- June 10, 2007
Reception: April 27, 7-9 pm
The theme of tradition unifies ceramic work by artists from the prestigious Association of Clay and Glass Artists in this juried exhibit. Juror Bob Brady, CSUS professor and artist, will select the best in both figurative and functional ceramics. Sponsored by the Rumsey Community Fund.
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DAPHNE GILLEN & SUSANNAH ISRAEL:
CERAMICS
April 18- June 3, 2007
Reception: Friday, April 27, 7-9 pm
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The playful ceramic work
of Redwood Valley artist Daphne Gillen and Bay Area artist Susannah
Israel will be explored in this two-person exhibit. Gillen’s ceramic figures and teapots are full of robust animal imagery, while Israel’s
human figures teeter on the edge of delicacy.
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CRYSTAL HANNA:
CHEROKEE TRADITIONS EXPLORED
April 18-May 27, 2007
Reception: May 18, 7-9 pm
Crystal Hanna has won numerous awards for her beautiful pottery utilizing designs, shapes, and decorating techniques of traditional prehistoric Southeastern/Mississippi indigenous culture. Her use of decorative motifs, coiled pottery from native clays and ancestral pit-firing methods produce a glimpse into the everyday life, rituals and ceremonies of her ancestral Cherokee past. The Pence Gallery will hold two workshops in conjunction with her exhibit.
Sponsored by the Rumsey Community Fund. |
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We visited Dale Chihuly's home
and studio on Lake Washington.
May 17 - 20, 2007
A Pence Gallery fundraiser. |
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16th ANNUAL
BEAUTIFUL GARDENS TOUR
Sunday, May 6, 2007, 12 - 5
PM
The Pence’s irises are blooming
early this year- a sure sign that we are having an early spring.
The amazing colors and sights of flowers and foliage all over Davis
signal that the Pence’s
Garden Tour is right around the corner. On Sunday, May
6, from 12 - 5 PM, visitors will have the opportunity to
tour ten beautiful gardens in College Park. This historic area, developed
in the early 1920s, was created to provide more spacious and elegant
homes for college faculty and Davis citizens. For the first time,
our annual Tour will focus on this interesting and established region
of Davis.
Another first is the introduction
of local artists creating paintings and ceramics in the gardens.
Artists Betty Berteaux, Leslie duPratt, Marie-Therese Brown, Philippe
Gandiol, Diane Carlson-Biggs, Rebecca Ryland, Linda FitzGibbon,
Joanne Andresen, and Nancy Brzeski will create scenic works of
art inspired by the land. Historian Susan McKillop will discuss
the history of College Park, while arborists from the UC Davis
Arboretum will delve into important trees in the area. Displays
from landscaping companies and other lecturers will take place
on the lawn in College Park. A silent auction showcasing the best
in garden related items and downtown services and restaurants will
also be held from 12 – 4:30 PM. Parking is available at International House and on the street, and visitors only have to park once, and walk to the rest of the gardens nearby. A special ‘mystery house’will
be unveiled on the day of the tour, and information given out at
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"Garden View," by Marie-Therese Brown
Tickets are $20 for Pence Members and $25 for non-Members and
will be sold through the Pence and Redwood Barn. The Garden Tour
is one of two important fundraising events that the Pence organizes
every year to support its education & exhibit programs. Last
year, we served over 11,000 visitors in the galleries, and over
1100 families and school children through our ArtSmart and KidsCreate
programs.
The following businesses have sponsored this event:
Ron Brown Construction, Davis Ace Hardware, Tandem Properties, Hibbert Lumber, MAK Design + Build, Ecological Landscape Design, Fleet Feet Sports, and Dick and Joy Dorf. |
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THE ART OF NEW GUINEA
March 9 - April 22, 2007
Reception: March 9, 7-9 PM The Pence Gallery will unveil a unique display of rare works from combined private and public collections of art from Melanesia and Indonesia, including masks, textiles, ritual objects, and canoe prows, in Art of the Pacific Islands, on display from Mar. 9- Apr. 22. With an emphasis on the indigenous peoples of Papua New Guinea, the exhibit shows how mythology continues to reinforce the intricate bond with nature, upon which their survival depends.
Each mask or tool has a specific utilitarian or spiritual function specific to its place of origin. Tools are made of carved wood and despite their practical use, are beautifully adorned with feathers, paint, and elaborate carvings. Ancestor figures relate to the indigenous belief in the power of deceased relatives to influence daily life, and to respect the continuity of familial heritage. A diverse selection of expressive masks in the exhibit from Java and Papua New Guinea will be highlighted, as they were an important part of festivals and performances. Jewelry made from the teeth of various animals or shells have always held significance in the Pacific, and beautiful necklaces and facial decorations will be shown.
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DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL:
PORTFOLIO WORK BY ADVANCED STUDENTS
April 3-13, 2007
Reception: April 13 |
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SS SOLIS: END TIMES
Mar. 9- Apr. 15, 2007
SS Solis: End Times is
an exhibit that examines the current political and social conditions
existing in America today. Through allegory, symbolism, and different
media, SS Solis aims to expose society’s apathy towards social
injustices. Her paintings of figures caught in various apocalyptic
scenes are harbingers of the consequences of passivity during troubled
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CELEBRATE YOUNG ARTISTS:
YOUTH ART MONTH
March 7- 30, 2007
Reception: March 11, 1-3 PM |
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creativity of young artists knows no bounds in this group show, organized
by the California Art Educator's Association. Children and youth
from local schools will participate. |
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BETTY NELSEN:
SELF-PORTRAITS AND
STILL-LIFE WORKS
March 9 - April 15, 2007
Reception March 9, 7-9 PM
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Nelsen's
recent oil pastel drawings are expansive explorations of the power
of color and expressive line. Subjects include birds, amaryllis,
and self-portraits expressing differing emotional states.
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ARTFUL JESTERS
January 5 - March 4, 2007
The key role that humor plays in California art is the subject of this group exhibit, showcasing the satirical and wicked sense of play that artists such as Robert Arneson, Richard Shaw, Paul diPasqua, Tony Natsoulas, and Clayton Bailey use in their work.
Roy De Forest, A Country Life,
courtesy of Brian Gross Gallery
Clayton Bailey, Tipsy #6 |
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Tony Natsoulas, "I don't
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Karen Shapiro, Starbucks Cup |
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FRANK BETTENDORF: SIGNS
January 17 - March 16, 2007
Watercolor painter Frank Bettendorf is a visual archeologist who strives to capture the decay of old signs, store fronts, and vehicles in order to comment on the beauty and the waste of urban life.
To see more Bettendorf artwork click
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Local Delivery: Works by UC Davis Art Faculty
November 4 - December 22, 2006
The Art Department faculty at UC Davis is well known for producing cutting-edge contemporary work in ceramics, painting, digital media, and sculpture. For the first time, local residents can enjoy a group exhibit of work by thirteen faculty members and lecturers. Visitors will be fascinated by the diversity and depth of work on display, which includes sculpture, paintings, prints, installations, a video, and prints.
Installation works by Robin Hill, Lucy Puls, and Darrin Martin provide an engaging environment, in which visitors can enter into a dialogue with pertinent issues. Paintings by Hearne Pardee, Bryce Vinokurov, and Gina Werfel, engage with landscape in an abstract manner, while David Hollowell’s painting depicts a highly realistic setting filled with surreal shapes. Vera Iliatova’s painting of a ship at the seashore shows a similar sense of realism, peopled by groups of lounging figures. Mike Henderson’s thickly painted canvas vibrates with energy, as rectangular splashes of color dominate the composition. Sculptural works by Tom Bills reflect the artist’s interest in enclosing space with roughly cut steel. Other works include a silkscreen print by leading Chicano printmaker Malaquias Montoya and a pair of photographs that question artistic intention by Matthias Geiger. Youngsuk Suh’s photograph of two viewers atop a volcano is also included.
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A panel discussion will be held in conjunction with the exhibit, on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 5-6:30 PM at the Pence. Director Natalie Nelson will moderate, and participants Robin Hill, Annabeth Rosen, Darrin Martin, Matthias Geiger, and Hearne Pardee will discuss the relationship between their teaching and their work, and current trends in the art world. This is a free discussion and no reservations are required. A reception honoring the artists will be held on Friday, Nov. 10, from 6-9 PM. Please join us at this free event and meet the artists.
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Darkness/Fire
August 23- October 1, 2006
Long-time friends Rebecca Ryland and Wendy Goldberg share an interest in creating a poetic impression of the land through the balancing of color and space. Goldberg’s pastels depict the quiet glow of night, while Ryland’s paintings reflect the intensity of daylight and autumn bonfires. A public reception is on Fri., September 8, 6-9 p.m. |
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Truth and Consequences: Paintings by Gerald Heffernon
September 21 – October 31, 2006
Although well-known for his 3-dimensional sculptures consisting of hybrid animal creatures, Gerald Heffernon’s paintings are lesser known. Inspired both by dream imagery and parables set in Davis, California, Heffernon’s 2-dimensional work explores the disturbing side of small town life. In his world, the hidden life of animals, both real and imagined, takes center stage. By staging his animal characters as active players in an animal-dominated world, Heffernon delights in role reversal and all its potential for absurdity. A public reception is on Friday, October 13, 6-9 p.m.
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Mythical Worlds
March 9- April 9, 2006
In the work of painter Jack Alvarez and collage artist Andrea Fuhrman, reality is constructed by piecing together a symbolic language that depends upon archetypal forms. Alvarez’s paintings are marked by graphic representations of symbols used by indigenous peoples, whereas Fuhrman creates an intimate, surreal universe where fantasy and reality meet. A public reception is on Friday, March 10, 6-9 p.m.
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Fiber/DIMENSIONS
March 8 - April 23, 2006
A Bay Area art group internationally recognized in the fiber art field, the Fiber/DIMENSIONS collaborative is the realization of approximately 30 innovative artists. Working in a diversity of processes (from weaving, felting, quilting, and paper-making to painting, woodworking, printing, and welding) they freely blend media and materials into forms that transcend definition. A public reception is on Friday, March 10, 6-9 p.m.
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The Way Eye See It: Experiencing Art Through the Eyes of Disabled Artists
March 8 – April 9, 2006
This exhibit features multi-media artwork created by disabled artists from Davis and Sacramento. The Way Eye See It demonstrates the remarkable styles of 7 artists and invites the viewer to experience the world through their eyes. Sponsored by the City of Davis. A public reception is on Sunday, March 12, 1-3 p.m.
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Richard Crozier: Reinventing the Landscape
Jan. 11 – Mar. 5, 2006
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Artist talk: Feb. 11, 1-2 PM Free to members, $2 fee for non-members
Richard Crozier is no stranger to the Pence Gallery. His painting, Landscape, 1974 was featured in the first exhibition of the new Pence Gallery in February 2005. The community responded with a request to see more of Crozier’s work and the Pence is delighted to comply. Starting on Jan. 11 and running until Mar.5 the public is invited to view recent works by Crozier. Richard Crozier will give an artist talk on Feb. 11 from 1-2 PM. This event is free to members and $2 for non-members.
Originally from Honolulu, Crozier received his BFA from the University of Washington in 1968 and his MFA from U.C. Davis in 1974. Richard has been teaching studio art at the University of Virginia since 1974. He is represented by the Tatistcheff Gallery in New York, the Reynolds Gallery in Richmond, VA, and the Hidell-Brooks Gallery in Charlotte, NC. |
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Richard Crozier’s devotion to painting has instilled in him an unerring sense of color and tone to capture the light and color variations of different regions of the American landscape. By portraying the beauty of everyday places, complete with power-lines, factories, and other signs of modern life, Crozier shows us a world that is both familiar and newly seen.
Absent from Davis for nearly 30 years, Crozier recently made the trek back to capture new scenes of Davis. He writes, “I think that painting things is a way of trying to understand them. The trip back to Davis was particularly important to me because after thirty years, things familiar and half forgotten things come back with special force. Thirty years absence gives a new perspective.” Admission to the Pence Gallery is always free, and we welcome groups. For more information, please call 530-758-3370. |
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Joint Venture
January 4 - March 5, 2006
Landmark photographs by some of the best known 20th century photographers, including Walker Evans, Diane Arbus, and Garry Winogrand, join a host of works of similar subjects by cutting-edge photographers working today. This is a joint exhibition with the Richard L. Nelson Gallery at UC Davis.
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Before Columbus: Works from the Americas
November 19- December 28, 2005
A fascinating look at the rich cultural heritage of several civilizations, from the Southwest Indians to diverse Mexican peoples to the Incas of Peru, this exhibit showcases work before Columbus to the 15th century. Ceremonial vessels, textiles, jewelry and musical instruments are represented, as well as maps and photomurals of pre-Conquest archeological sites. |
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Museum Market
December 3 - 23, 2005
Choose from a wide variety of art- from paintings, prints, and jewelry to ceramics and wearable art- to satisfy your holiday shopping needs. Original works of art are available at such affordable prices, that you may decide to shop for yourself as well. Members are invited to an exclusive reception to preview the exquisite array of art. |
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An Affair of the Heart: Works on Paper by David Gilhooly
September 1 - November 10, 2005
David Gilhooly brings his funk sensibilities to the subject of love in this exhibit of his recent 2-dimensional work. Taking on the different sides of love, he created works on paper through marbling, splattering, and dripping paint through cut-outs of heart shapes. These colorful works hint at both the playful and the serious aspects of love. |
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Ann Rea: A View in Color
October 5 - 31, 2005
San Francisco-based artist Ann Rea seeks the subtle presence of light and color as subjects for her color-saturated landscapes and contemplative still life paintings. Her skillful use of rich, vibrant colors and sensual exploration of surface textures combine in works of art that are vital experiences of place and time.
The changing scenery of area vineyards is one of the artist’s favorite places to paint, as she adroitly captures how the hills and valleys alter with seasonal shifts and time of day. Rea’s method of directly from nature in the tradition of the French Impressionists has captivated many wine lovers, for her work provides a recognizable view of the area’s celebrated vines. High quality giclée prints of her paintings are available, as well as smaller pastel drawings composed of simple arrangements of flowers and fruit.
The Pence will host a public reception on Friday, October 14 from 7-9 PM. A unique opportunity to hear Ann Rea discuss her work will take place on Friday, October 21, from 6-7 PM. Admission for the talk is $2; Pence members are free. Gallery admission is always free. |
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Community Hang-Up
Please click here to print registration form.
16th Annual Community Hang-Up Nov. 4 - Nov. 30, 2005 Artists' Reception: Friday, Nov. 11, 7 - 9 PM Community Arts Award Ceremony Nov. 11 at 8 PM
Receiving works: Friday, Oct. 28, 4 to 7 PM Saturday, Oct. 29, 1 to 4 PM
The Pence Gallery invites artists to display their work for the 16th Annual Community Hang-Up, a non-juried exhibit.
All artists in Yolo County and Dixon, 18 years of age and older are eligible for submission with the payment of a $20 entry fee. Art forms accepted include painting, sculpture, fiber art, graphics and photography. Two-dimensional work should not exceed 30 x 40". One entry per person will be accepted and displayed. Participation is limited to 65 artists on a first-come, first-served basis. All entries must be fully prepared for installation. Please bring a pedestal for a three-dimensional piece.
One exhibiting artist will receive a Community Arts Award of $100.00 to further their artistic development. |
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The Cats: Yuko Carson
November 4 - 30, 2005
Yuko Carson uses the fluid quality of ink and watercolor to capture the expressive side of her favorite feline- the domestic cat. Carson's playful cats are a study in grace, as they find unexpected locations for their lounging. Even while resting, however, her cats are ready to move, their tails curled in anticipation. As she explains, "Cats are very mysterious creatures who seem to possess a kind of spiritual power. They see things that we don't see." By translating this energy into her work, Carson's cats become alive with personality. Carson's painting technique draws from her studies in Japanese calligraphy and brushwork. First she sketches or photographs familiar objects- her cats, fish, fruits, and flowers are all reoccurring subjects. By using black sumi-ink on stretched canvas, the artist can create a soft fur effect. To heighten the dramatic effect of the cat, she brushes on small spots of color. A free opening reception for the public to see these original watercolor paintings and meet the artist is on Friday, November 11th, from 7-9 PM. Gallery admission is always free. |
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Knock on Wood:
featuring the work of
Brownold, Flewelling,
Jensen, Morgan,
Olsen and Plutchok
August 9th-31st, 2005
Reception: August 12th 7-9 pm
Please click here to see works from the show.
The City of Davis Arts Commission presents the Annual Juried Art Show, small works “RED”.
At the Pence Gallery
June 29-August 31, 2005
Reception Friday July 8, 7-9 pm
The fourth Annual Juried Art Show features artwork smaller than 6 x 6 x 6”. This year, artists were asked to submit work relating to the word, color and concept “Red”. Juror: Cornelia Schulz.
April is the month to celebrate ceramics!
Tony Natsoulas
April 27- June 12, 2005
Opening night reception April 29
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Limited dinner with artist and fundraising event April 26
Local boy makes good with ceramic show at the Pence! Tony Natsoulas brings a wonderful array of ceramic magic with his April through June show. A limited seating of 36 will be available for dinner with the artist at $100 per person. Sogas of Davis will cater dinner. Each attendee will receive a preview and lecture about the art and a special ceramic pin made by Tony. Reservations are on a first come basis. Call the Pence ASAP to reserve your spot. Dinner is from 7:30-9:30 on April 26th. Opening night for show is scheduled for April 29th.
Tea for Two
April 28-May 31, 2005
Opening Night April 29, 2005 7-9 pm
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Invitational ceramic teapot show featuring the work of Robert Shaw, Emma Luna, Miguel Paz, Tom and Sara Post, Jean Van Kueren, Karla Holland-Scholer, Marc Lancet, Sharon Bloom, Margaret Realica, Heidi Bekebrede, Tony Natsoulas and more!
Mother’s Day Tea Party and Fashion Show
May 1, 2005
Pence Gallery
Admission: $25 per ticket or $40 for two
Give Mom or your friend the gift of a relaxing afternoon with high tea and a fashion show from Five figs Couture and Smooth as Silk Day Spa. Enjoy wine spritzers, teacakes, sandwiches, and desserts. Raffles and much more! Seating is limited to 80 so hurry and make reservations.
From LA to SF:
Paintings by Roni Feldman and Will Nicholls
Please click here to see
April 1-25, 2005
Upstairs Learning Center
Pence Gallery
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Opening night reception: April 8, 2005 7-9 pm
Two talented young painters from opposite sides of the California coast are set to dazzle the viewer with fresh perspectives in oil. Subject matter ranges from landscapes to video game players. A perfect outing for the entire family!
Sacramento City College
April 28-30, 2005
Upstairs in the Learning Center
Pence Gallery
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13th Annual Beautiful Gardens Tour
May 2, 2004
Location: various homes in Davis
Cost: Members $18 members, $20 non-member and day of event.
The Pence Gallery's 13th Annual Beautiful Gardens Tour is scheduled for May 2 2004 - the perfect gift for Mom or anyone else special in your life! Tickets are on sale at the Pence Gallery located temporarily at 203 F Street, suite A upstairs, the News Beat located at 514 3rd Street in downtown Davis and the Redwood Barn Nursery located at 1607 5th Street.
Each garden on the tour has been carefully selected. Whether you are a novice or master gardener there is something for everyone. Fine food and tasteful gifts are available throughout the tour.
For more information please call the Pence Gallery at
530-758-3370.
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
The Eve Aesthetic: Contemporary Ceramic Sculpture by Artists from TB9, 1963-2003
April 19 - May 22, 2004
Location: Memorial Union Gallery, UCD
The Clock Watchers
Feb. 2 - Feb. 13, 2004
Whimsical clocks by local regional artists.
Location: 226 F Street (former Police Station)
Paint Me a Story: Art History Books for Children at the Yolo County Library
Feb. 3 - Feb. 29, 2004
Location: Yolo County Library
2003
Pence Painted History
September 6 - 12 , 2003
Silent bidding September 6 -12 (including Sunday, Sept, 7th)
Gala closing and final bidding September 12, 7 - 10 p.m. An auction and display of painted Pence doors and pedestals by local artists Beverly Beckman, Terry and David Hollowell, Alejandro Rubio, Mark Rivera, Eileen Hendren, Ryan and Sita Seng, Heidi Bekebrede, Pat Grind and more!Come say goodbye to the old Pence and get ready to say hello to the new Pence!
Whatever Floats Your Boat
August 15- 30th, 2003
Opening reception August 15, 7 - 9 p.m.
A whimiscal perspective of boats by 27 local artists: Alejandro Rubio, Fred Babb, Jo Rowley, Rene Martucci, Pat Grind, Terry Hollowell and more! Root beer floats will be served at the opening night reception while supplies last!
Children’s Community Hang-Up
July 9 – August 2, 2003
All artists between 7 and 12 years old to participate.
The fee for showing one work per artist is his or her age.
Framed or prepared for display art can be dropped off Sunday, July 6th from 1-4 pm or Monday, July 7th from 11 am – 3 pm at the Pence Gallery.
Artist Reception: Friday, July 11, 6-8 pm
DAVIS HOME TRENDS
2300 FIFTH STREET, DAVIS
This show is underwritten by Alphabet Moon Toys & Treasures, Davis.
4+4: The Work of 8 First Year MFA Students, UC Davis
June 6 – June 28, 2003
Friday, June 13, 2003
Reception, 7 - 9 p.m.
Artists' talk, 7:30 p.m.
GRACIOUSLY SPONSORED BY DAVIS HOME TRENDS 2300 FIFTH STREET, DAVIS
2002
Costume Culture:
Kimonos in Japanese Woodblock Prints
October 11 - November 16, 2002
D.R. Wagner:
Miniature Tapestry Masterworks-The Niagara Series
September 3 - October 4, 2002
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