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January 2024 by Shahar Dag
The place is divided into two parts. One of them is the gallery where there were very beautiful works that change once in a while and in the other there is a shop with lots of beautiful works that you can look at and buy. Entrance was free and if you go up the stairs there are all kinds of beautiful paintings and other beautiful works.
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November 2023 by Sanam Iftikhar [SEO Guest Blogger]
Excellent
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November 2023 by Andrea Leonard
Always fun.
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May 2023 by Kari Uhlman (Uhltrawoman Art)
Spent some time with Eileen who was very kind to critique my artwork.
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May 2023 by Darlene M.
I attended the 30th Annual Pence Gallery Garden Tour 2023 in Davis. I heard about it through one of the garden hosts - Janey & Jason Santos, who are popular garden YouTubers in the area. Their garden was more beautiful in person, and it was a pleasure to walk through it... along with the other gardens. The Pence Gallery itself is very nice. We stopped by because we had will call tickets for the garden tour. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and welcoming. She gave us a little goodie bag which we appreciated. The place was clean and organize, it was also serene and relaxing. As for the garden tour event, the description on the Pence Gallery website said there would be 7-10 gardens. Sadly, there were only FIVE + a stop at the gallery, and it literally took us less than two hours to do the whole tour. We definitely would have planned our morning differently had we known there were only five gardens. Hoping they offer more gardens next year! Other than that, we had a good experience at Pence Gallery and their garden tour event.
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December 2022 by Bryn W.
I absolutely adore the pence! They always have such amazing exhibitions and works on display. Most of their artists are from the general region and they are even committed to supporting local artists and art students. I've been to many holiday sales and craft/art fairs here. They are great places to buy gifts and support local artists!
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November 2022 by Naval Monica
Beautiful
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October 2022 by Vincent Tang
A gallery/shop that has regular events and has dedicated areas for several artists. There were some that used cloth, others were sculptures, and some, donuts!We had a quick self-guided walkthrough. It wasn't crowded when we went on a Sunday noon and there is no admission fee.
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October 2022 by KS G
Cozy museum with beautiful contemporary works.
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June 2022 by Cashflow RE Diana Lovetravel
Small gallery with arts to sell or a place to learn how.
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June 2022 by k solares
Beautiful gallery, art nicely displayed. Staff available and knowledgeable about artists and their exhibits.
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April 2022 by Jenny P.
The Pence Gallery is a small two story art gallery in Downtown Davis that offers free admission. Recently I came to visit with my friend who now lives in Davis again and likes to frequent galleries. I should make it a point to visit galleries more than I do, because even though I am no expert I do enjoy looking at art, and we have so many great galleries in the area. I found the Pence to be an intimate space and I liked that there were pieces available for purchase. I know Regina W. and I were both eyeing the ceramic donuts hanging in the stairwell for $40 each. Some of the collections on display during my visit were: Tinderbox: Water in the West Sculpture by Jeff Downing This mixed media collection featured found treasure from various west coast rivers and lakes, treasure that some might label as junk. I didn't think it was junk; I thought it was lovely. Each work had at least one glass bottle incorporated. Lauren Sullivan: The Golden State These were so beautiful. They were framed pieces in the stairwell, and featured antique topographic maps of National Parks, with stunning gold leaf shapes. If I could afford one of these I would absolutely buy one. Marsha Schindler: Life Whispers, Listen Carefully These installations were really cool, sculptures and carvings mostly, made from different materials. The trees with the faces of women were my favorite. On The Edge: CCA Clay Viola Frey inspired sculpture by students and alumni of the CCA (Ca College of the Arts) were displayed in a sunny room on the first floor. The R2D2 bong was my favorite, naturally. These collections were available in March, some through April of 2022, but one should check their website if they're curious about future collections:
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April 2022 by Regina W.
I enjoy visiting the Pence Gallery and visit at least once a month. If you are looking for a free and cool thing to do in Davis, then definitely come check out the Pence Gallery since admission is free! The Pence Gallery is clean and inviting and has three rooms to display art. They keep their website up to date with current and upcoming art exhibits, so you can have a good sense of what will be on display. Most of the art is also for sale too if you see something that captures your interest. One artist made these donuts that are on display along the stairway between the first and second level which are for sale for $35/each. I am interested in buying one, but first have to think about where I would display it in my house. Recently, they also had a rotating exhibit of a glass artist which was very cool to see. I'll be back to visit for the First Friday ArtAbout and like to bring friends here who enjoy art and have never been before.
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February 2022 by Judy Catambay
I love the Pence because they have such a vibrant and upbeat vibe. They have amazing events and exhibitions, and also showcase local artists. They reach beyond their scope, and address important issues like youth, mental health, education, women’s shelters, etc. They are a pillar in our community! During the pandemic, they found ways to stay active and keep the arts alive! The Pence is the best thing in Davis!
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February 2022 by Amber Bianchi
Great artists featured constantly. Amazing gift shop. Great staff and events. Five stars
