The Pence Gallery organizes several key events and festivities for the community throughout the year. The revenue from these special events provides an essential part of our operating budget and helps us bring amazing displays of art year-round to the public.

HOLIDAY MARKET
Holiday Market is our gift extravaganza of artist-made quality items, such as paintings, photographs, and jewelry, at affordable prices. Seasonal crafts and unique gifts are offered in this festive market, which lasts from Thanksgiving weekend through late December. A special member's only preview sale occurs during Thanksgiving weekend.

ART IN THE GARDEN
Art in the Garden is a one-day sale in June that showcases furniture, decorative items, and stepping-stones for your outdoor spaces. Each artwork is hand-crafted, and everything from small birdhouses to larger tables may be available, created by local artists. Complementary refreshments are served, and our display graces our back garden area.

GARDEN TOUR
For over 20 years, the Pence's Garden Tour has provided the public with the opportunity to view 8-10 beautiful gardens. Centered in the town of Davis, these gardens are chosen for their diversity, overall design, and interesting use of plants. Visitors in the past have enjoyed Japanese gardens, art-filled yards, and xeriscapes filled with native grasses. This self-guided Tour is a ticketed event, taking place on the 1st Sunday in May. Tickets are sold at the Pence, among other locations, and include access to the gardens, homemade refreshments, and bidding in the silent auction area.

ART AUCTION
The Art Auction is an annual event featuring over 120 artworks in a 2-3 week preview, culminating in a Gala event. Bidding takes place in silent and live auction forums during the event, and bidders may sample area cuisine by local restaurants, and enjoy complementary wine and desserts, as well as live music. This is a great opportunity to add to your art collection, or to start one! Artists vary from year to year, but may include Wayne Thiebaud, Del Almeida, Susan Shelton, Donna Billick, and Richard Shaw. This exhibit takes place late August to mid-September, and the event is typically the 2nd Saturday in September.