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ART AUCTION

The Pence Gallery organizes several key events and festivities for the community throughout the year, like our annual Art Auction. These special events are an essential part of our fundraising and help us bring amazing displays of art year-round to the public.

Art Auction

The Pence Gallery Annual Art Auction

September 5-26, 2026

The Pence Gallery’s annual Art Auction offers the best in contemporary art, all up for display at the Gallery, and online for silent auction bidding. Preview fantastic sculptures, paintings, photography, textiles, and more by 130+ regional artists online and in person at the Pence starting September 5. Bidding opens online at midnight on September 5th, and closes September 26th during the Auction Party at 8 PM PST.

Event proceeds directly support the Pence’s innovative exhibits and education programs.

Art Auction Party

Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 6-8:30 PM
Tickets: $45 Members / $50 Non-members / $55 day of event

Join us for our Art Auction party and enjoy delicious food by Dos Coyotes Border Café and Nugget Markets, wine by Turkovich Family Wines, live music by Boca do Rio, gift baskets to bid on with fun local items, and the bidding finale! Bring your cell phone to bid. Tickets will be available in late August.

2026 Art Auction Sponsors

The Davis CPA, Nancy Roe, The Dirt/Media Sponsor, Chris Corbett Design, MAK Design + Build, Pam Marrone & Michael Rogers, Andrew Dowling,
Blake’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Fred and Mary Bliss, Brooks Painting, Carbahal & Company, DeMasi Group at Echelon Real Estate, First Northern Bank, Hollie Malamud & Chris Kelsch, Scott Motley/Merrill Lynch, POMESCIKOVA Positive Design, Yolo Federal Credit Union, Yvonne Clinton, The Artery, Bullseye Leak Detection, Davis Chamber of Commerce, Fidelity Insurance Service, Picasso Hair Salon, and Yolo County Supervisor Sheila Allen.

Check out some photos from the 2025 Art Auction Party!