Pence Gallery

Location

212 D Street

Hours

Tue-Sun 11:30AM-5:00PM

Second Fri 6:00PM-9:00PM (ArtAbout)

Phone

(530)758-3370

Fax

(530)758-4670

Email

mailto:penceassistant@sbcglobal.net

Website

http://www.pencegallery.org

Director

Natalie Nelson

Established

1975, rebuilt February 2005

The Pence Art Gallery is one of the top two art galleries in Davis. The old building was torn down and replaced by a major new art building (designed as an art gallery) which reopened in February of 2005. It has two large galleries on ground level and a medium-sized gallery/educational room upstairs. They also have a gift shop with wonderful items, conference room, a kitchen, and other spaces that are available for rent.http://www.pencegallery.org/

Their focus is showcasing exemplary art by local and regional artists, in both single artist and thematic shows. Local artists are invited to participate in their annual November 'Community Hang-Up' exhibit (a non-juried show), and to apply for juried shows. Education is also a major priority, and they have recently added a drop-in art workshop series (4th Saturday of every month, 1-3 PM) for families, art workshops for adults, lectures, and an amazing program for school groups called ArtSmart. Fees are low: $2-4 per child.

The Pence is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation primarily supported by memberships, an annual Art Auction and Garden Tour, and private gifts.

Read a story with photos about the 2009 Pence Gallery Garden Tour held in North Davis in the June 09 issue of Davis Life Magazine.

Read a story about the 2008 Pence Gallery Garden Tour in Davis Life Magazine.

I'd encourage everyone to stop by this place, especially since it's just been remodeled. — CristinaDeptula

Prior to rebuild "'Medusa's Mirror Image," by Benbow Bullock, 1996. This sculpture is in the courtyard behind the gallery.