Art
While visiting Davis stop by the UC Davis campus which is home to five world class galleries, visit Winters and check out Briggs and Co., which features a metal sculpture garden, or visit the fun art walks in Davis, Winters & Woodland.
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Artery - This gallery, located in downtown Davis, is a collective owned and operated by the artists who display their work there. Check it out if you want to buy, contribute, or just visit. Open Monday-Saturday 10:00AM - 6:00PM, Friday 10:00AM - 9:00PM, & Sunday 12:00PM - 5:00PM. Free admission. 207 G Street, Davis. (530) 758-8330.
Carl Gorman Gallery - This museum is dedicated to the artwork of Native Americans and other indigenous peoples. Located on the UC Davis Campus, come by to look or learn. Open Monday-Friday 12:00PM - 5:00PM, Sunday 2:00PM - 5:00PM. 1316 Hart Hall on UC Davis campus. (530) 752-6567.
Clayground - Located in Historic Downtown Winters, the Clayground is a working ceramics studio where you can play with clay and glaze pre-made pottery. All materials and supplies provided. Open Monday-Saturday. Call for hours. E. Main Street , Studio 7B, Winters. (530) 400-6937.
Craft Center Gallery - Come view student work on display at the Craft Center! Exhibit changes every month. Free admission. Open Monday–Thursday 10:00AM – 10:00PM, Friday 10:00AM – 7:00PM, Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM – 6:00PM. Located on the UC Davis campus craft center off Hutchinson drive in the South Silo Building. (530) 752-1475.
Davis Art Center - The Davis Art Center offers about 300 classes every month including, but not limited to, art, dance, martial arts, and storytelling at an average price of only $48! Open Monday-Thursday 9:30AM - 7:0PM, Friday 9:30AM - 5:00PM. 1919 F Street, Davis. (530) 756-4100.
Design Museum at UC Davis - The Design Museum is known for its changing exhibitions of national and international design-related material, including architecture, costume, graphic design, textiles, new media, and popular culture. Free admission. Open Monday-Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM, Sunday 2:00PM - 4:00PM. In Walker Hall on the UCD campus. (530) 752-6150.
Gallery 625 - Come to Gallery 625 for a sampling of the work made by students in the Yolo County Arts program, as well as professionals. Check out the site for exhibit details. Open Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM. 625 Court Street, Woodland (County Administrative Building). (530) 406-4844.
The International House - This facility is dedicated to international education, understanding, and connections. Art exhibits in lounge and community room feature paintings, prints, photographs, and mixed media wall art. 10 College Park, Davis. (530) 753-5007.
John Natsoulas Gallery - Art dealer John Natsoulas set up this gallery with the idea that fine art should be accessible in a friendly setting. Also hosts workshops and conferences. Open Wednesday-Thursday 11:00AM - 5:00PM, Friday 11:00AM- 10:00PM, Saturday - Sunday 12:00PM - 5:00PM. 521 1st Street, Davis. (530) 756-3938.
Pence Gallery - At the Pence Gallery you can come to look at an ever changing array of different exhibits ranging from Fantasy Art to Ceramics. Free admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday 11:30AM - 5:00PM. 212 D Street, Davis. (530) 758-3370.
Richard L. Nelson Gallery and Fine Arts Collection - The gallery was established as an exhibition venue and a teaching resource, but now the fine arts collection contains over 4,000 works of diverse periods and cultures. Free admission. Open Monday-Friday 11:00AM - 5:00PM, Sunday 2:00PM - 5:00PM. UCD Campus, Rm 124 of the Art Building. (530) 752-8500.
Studio Artists Gallery - This treasure features artwork from local artists, including paintings, ceramics, turned and carved woodwork, fused and blown glass, etchings, textiles and more. 1021 Lincoln Avenue Studio C, Woodland. (530) 662-7485.
TS Post Studio/ Gallery - Tom and Sara Post specialize in clay but also have work in photography and painting. They like to think of their work as a “conversation in clay." Open most days 9:00AM - 5:00PM, but call first. 720 Olive Drive Suite S, Davis. (530) 758-9365.
Winters Center for the Arts - The Winters Center for the Arts is a non-profit art gallery, offering support and scholarships to the Winters HS Arts program. They also teach classes! Check website for details. Open Thursday 12:00PM - 4:00PM, Friday 12:00PM - 8:00PM, Saturday 3:00PM - 8:00PM, Sunday 10:00PM - 2:00PM. 18 Main Street, Winters. (530) 795-0608.
Briggs and Company - This gallery features award winning painters and sculptors as well as beautiful handmade jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber art, custom furniture, and much more! Don't miss the metal sculpture garden! Open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM. 820 Railroad Avenue in Winters. (530) 795-9505.
Blue Wings Gallery - Offering fine art by local, regional, and international artists, including wildlife, western, contemporary and abstract, sculpture, photography and more. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00AM - 6:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM. Located at 405 Main Street in Woodland. (530) 666-9498.
ARC Guitar - A Full service guitar workshop and gallery located in a 103 year old historic building in the quaint town of Winters. Showcasing beautifully crafted guitars and offering guitar repair and restoration. The ARC Guitar also offers classes in guitar building through the Guitar Building School. Workshop hours: Monday-Friday 11:00AM - 6:00PM, Saturday 11:00AM - 4:00PM. 308 Railroad Avenue in Winters. (530) 795-1795.
Yolo County Arts Council
- A non-profit organization that promotes the art education and culture of the county throughout the community with art exhibitions and workshops. 120 West Main Street, Suite B in Woodland. (530) 406-4844.
