Pence Gallery Endowment

Congratulations to the Pence Gallery on their 40th Anniversary and establishing their endowed fund. According to this article in The Davis Enterprise, a significant contribution from Bob and Joanne Andresen, the largest donation the gallery has received, coincides with the launch of Pence's "The Art is Essential" endowment.

“The couple said they recognize the commitment the Pence has made to the community, providing free admission to art exhibits and educating children through the ArtSmart program.”
— The Davis Enterprise, Couple’s donation launches Pence Gallery endowment, June 26, 2016

ArtSmart is part of the Pence Gallery's education outreach, making Pence a field trip destination for school groups. The program emphasizes engaging students in exploring the world through hands-on experiences, learning about the art on display with a docent and then putting what they have learned to work with their own ideas in an art project.  

It is nice to see art in Davis being supported and by people who recognize the value of art in a child's life. A nice 40th anniversary gift, too.