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August 2016
Artist Talk and Reception for Kurt Fishback
Gallery 1855 is pleased to announce the solo exhibition "Nature Mandalas" by renowned photographer Kurt Fishback. The exhibition will run throughout the month of August. A special artist reception will be held Sunday, August 14th and will include a special talk by the artist from 1-1:30 pm. From the Indian language Sanskrit meaning Sacred circle, Mandalas are gateways to our divinity, the God within us from the human perspective and inspired by energy inherent in the Earth and Nature. A…
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Dreamers, Altars, Words, and Painting Reception
Gallery 1855 located at the cemetery office of Davis Cemetery & Arboretum will hold an art exhibition “Dreamers, Altars, Words and, Paintings” from October 1-October 31st. There will be a special opening reception on October 9th from 1-4:00pm. The exhibition will be held from October 1-October 31st. It will feature over 10 art screen prints with the poetry text by locally and internationally recognized Poet Francisco X. Alarcón. The opening reception on October 9th will include a reading by Escritores…
Find out more »January 2017
Da Vinci Charter School Group Art Exhibition Reception
Join us for the group art exhibition of the Da Vinci Charter School Photography students. Exhibition will run throughout the month of January with a special opening reception January 15th from 1-4:00pm
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Solo Exhibition of David Robertson
Artist Reception for David Robertson. David Robertson is a retired professor of English at UC Davis, where he was also a member of the Graduate Groups in Ecology and Geography. He was a member of the group of faculty who established the Program in Nature and Culture, and joined with other faculty and staff to bring the Putah Cache Bioregion Project into existence. His teaching and research centered around human responses to the natural world, as well as the Bible…
Find out more »April 2017
Dave Hennessy Artist Reception “Goose Cameos Served with a Medley of Botanicals
Dave Hennessy "Goose Cameos Served With a Medley of Botanicals" Exhibition Dates: April 1 2017-April 30, 2017 Artist Reception: April 9, 2017 1-4:00pm. Gallery 1855 is pleased to announce an exciting exhibition from artist Dave Hennessy. Hennessy is a visionary artist whose artistic influences include Ansel Adams, Richard Diebenkorn (figurative paintings), Morris Graves, Edouard Manet (flower paintings), Odilon Redon, Joseph Mallord, William Turner, Vincent van Gogh, Johannes Vermeer, and James McNeill Whistler. His technique and style create compelling images that will engage…
Find out more »May 2017
Art Theater of Davis “The Seagull”
Art Theater of Davis will perform Chekov's famous play "The Seagull" on the grounds of the scenic Davis Cemetery and Arboretum.
Find out more »Art Theater of Davis Live Free Theater Performance “The Seagull”
Art Theater of Davis Live Free Theater Performance “The Seagull” April 7-11, 2017 7:00pm-9:00pm May 6-9th 7:00pm-9:00pm The Art Theater of Davis will present its next show, “The Seagull,” outdoors at the Davis Cemetery under a full moon. Performances are planned for 7 p.m. Friday through Tuesday, April 7-11, and Saturday through Tuesday, May 6-9, at the cemetery, 820 Pole Line Road in Davis. The show is free. Seating is outdoors, first-come, first-served. The May 7 performance will be preceded…
Find out more »Summertime Group Art Exhibition
Summer Time Group Art Exhibition Shake off those winter doldrums with our first annual “Summertime” exhibition. Artists from all mediums have shared their interpretation of this wonderful season. Exhibition will run from May 4th-May 31st. The reception will be held on Sunday, May 21st from 1-4:00pm. Grab a friend and enjoy an afternoon of delightful work from some of your favorite artists. Featured artists: Linda Ayre Mary Ellen Bauer Joel Bresolin Pearl Caysentes Simon Dvorak Dalia Frank Donald Hartman Mark…
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August 2017
Gallery 1855 Event: Opening Reception Nicole Seisler “The Places We Built”
Solo Exhibition of Nicole Seisler, “The Places We Built” August 12-August 31st Artist Reception August 13th from 1-4:00pm The Places We Built is a new layer of Nicole Seisler’s ongoing project, Hand Pressed Souvenirs, which integrates social practice, ceramics, and the use of walking as an art-making tool. The project uses clay as the conceptual and material conduit for forging tangible, intimate connections between people and the places in which they live, work, and travel. Nicole uses customized field kits…
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