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Philanthropist Maria Manetti Shrem Pledges More Than $20 Million to Fund Arts Programs at swag��

Karen Michele Nikos — May 06, 2024 - 2:19pm

In a testament to Maria Manetti Shrem’s continuing commitment to the arts and education internationally, the “Maria Manetti Shrem Arts Renaissance” will be created at the University of California, Davis, with a pledge of more than $20 million to further the art patron’s longstanding philanthropic partnership with the university.

Weekender: Museum Exhibit Closing Soon; Josh Bell Saturday

Karen Michele Nikos — December 08, 2022 - 10:07am

Two museum exhibits (Manetti Shrem and Design) will soon end and others will begin. Close out the year with art and music.

Weekender: Enjoy Exhibits by Alumni, Local Artists

Karen Michele Nikos — July 07, 2022 - 11:04am

Alumni, local artists, and the late Wayne Thiebaud, professor emeritus, all have art on display in the region.

Weekender: Visit the Barn, Plan for Manetti Shrem Exhibit

Karen Michele Nikos — June 23, 2022 - 11:02am

A wide-ranging exhibition that highlights artists of African descent whose work explores identity, politics and art history makes its West Coast debut July 28 at the Manetti Shrem.

Weekender: Art Excitement With Manetti Shrem, Mondavi Set for Exhibit and Shows

Karen Michele Nikos — January 25, 2022 - 4:14pm

This weekend, you can park in one parking lot (the Gateway Parking Structure) and get all the arts you need at swag��. Plan ahead and follow safety guidelines please.

Weekender: Art Openings, Concerts on Campus and in Region

Karen Michele Nikos — December 02, 2021 - 10:02am

The holidays don't slow down in regional arts. Check out new exhibitions and concerts starting this week!

Weekender: New Concerts and 2 More Weeks For Manetti Shrem Exhibitions

Karen Michele Nikos — October 28, 2021 - 10:56am

It's another busy weekend with new concerts, a lecture series and art to view too.

Weekender: Alum Art at the Mall; Listen to a Podcast about MSM Exhibition; See a Film

Karen Michele Nikos — May 25, 2021 - 2:19pm

Jessica Wimbley, a swag��’ MFA graduate and local artist, is one of 20 California artists helping spread the word about masking through art.

Weekender: Music, Some Art and Activities, and Museums Soon

Karen Michele Nikos — March 31, 2021 - 4:25pm

Hang in there, a year into the pandemic … and some live events will be happening soon. Stay tuned. Museums are working on their plans to open up throughout the region.

FOOD, Art Studio, TANA and More

Karen Michele Nikos — March 04, 2021 - 8:35am

A multisensory performance piece, FOOD offers up a dreamscape cooking show that promises to sate, disgust, amuse and amaze even the most discerning of appetites ... today.