MJC Art Gallery
The Modesto Junior College Art Gallery is an educational resource of the MJC Art Department,
serving Modesto and surrounding communities by showcasing a diverse selection of art
exhibitions. The Art Gallery is committed to celebrating art and culture by featuring
students’ artistic accomplishments, faculty’s ongoing creative research, as well as
solo and group exhibitions by artists working in the state of California and beyond.
Since 1963 students have been able to gain up-close experience with Drawing, Painting,
Printmaking, Sculpture, Photography and Mixed Media Art. MJC students and community
members are invited to engage in conversations with presenting artists during regularly
scheduled receptions and artist talks. These events provide excellent opportunities
to learn not only how art is made, but what motivates artists to create inspiring
new work – a valuable element of an aspiring artist’s education.
The MJC Art Gallery is operated through the efforts of the MJC Visual Arts Club, student
workers and volunteers under the leadership of Gallery Director Chelsea Gilmore.
For information about how you can contribute to the success of the MJC Art Gallery,
please contact our office at (209) 575-6081.
For more information about the MJC Art Gallery click here!
If you are interested in volunteering or making a tax deductible donation to the MJC
Art Gallery or if you're an artist interested in displaying your work, please contact
Chelsea Gilmore at 209.575.6097 or you may email her at gilmorec@mjc.edu or modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Fall 2023 Art Gallery Season
Modesto Junior College Art Department Presents: 6th Annual Day of the Dead Art Contest
Awards: First Place $150, Secod Place $100, Third Place $50, & Four Honorable Mentions $25
Entry Requirements:
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The contest is open to both MJC students and Community members
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Artwork must be Day of the Dead themed. It doesn't have to be traditional, but it must somehow relate to the theme of the show.
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All mediums are accepted: Drawing, Painting, Mix Media, Graphic Design, Photography and Sculpture.
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There is a $5 entry fee per artwork submission. Payment is due during off.
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All submissions must be ‘show’ ready to hang for exhibit. All 2D work should be framed. Any canvas stretched on a wooden frame does need to be reframed.
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Submission forms will be available during drop off. Information needed: name of artwork, materials used, year completed, name of artist, phone number and email address.
Dates:
- Drop off artwork at the MJC Art Gallery for judging: Monday, October 16, 2023 10:00AM - 4:00PM and Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:00AM-2:00PM
- Notification of artwork accepted to show and award winners via email: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 6:00PM
- Pick up of artwork not accepted into show: Monday, October 23 - Thursday, October 26, 2023 10:00AM-4:00PM
- Exhibition dates: The show will run from October 23 - November 9, 2023, the gallery is open Monday-Thursday 10:00AM-4:00PM
- Reception: Thursday, October 26, 2023 5:30PM-7:30PM, award presentation 6:00PM
- Pick up of artwork: Monday, November 13 -Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:00AM-4:00PM and Friday, November 17, 2023 3:00PM-7:00PM
The Art Gallery is located on South Campus Way, Art Building on East Campus, close
to Stoddard Ave
Click here for a map.
For more information, please contact Chelsea Gilmore gilmorec@yosemite.edu
Art Gallery Exhibit: Faculty Exhibition
Featuring artwork from the Modesto Junior College and Columbia College faculty members
September 11th - October 5th
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, September 21st, 5:30-7:30pm, artist talk at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact MJC Art Gallery / modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Spring 2023 Art Gallery Season
Art Gallery Exhibit: Passion to Glory
Artwork by Li Chang Accurso
January 17 - February 9
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, January 26, 5:30-7:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact MJC Art Gallery / modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Art Gallery Exhibit: Women Moving Forward
Women of the Pen
February 21 - March 16
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-4pm
Artist Reception: March 2nd, 5:30-7:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact MJC Art Gallery / modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Art Gallery Exhibit: 46th Annual Celebration of the Humanities
April 3 - April 20
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Reception and Awards: Thursday, April 6 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
For more information, please contact MJC Art Gallery / modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Art Gallery Exhibit: Youth Art Collective
Dates: May 2nd - May 12th
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Reception: Friday, May 12th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Award presentation at 6:30pm
For more information, please contact MJC Art Gallery / modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Fall 2022 Art Gallery Season
Abstract Nature
Artwork by Tinna Savini & Kelly Viss
August 29 - October 6, 2022
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, September 8 5:30pm-7:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
In Plain Sight
Artwork by Andi Palma, Frances Kenney and Roger Smith
November 21 - December 15
Artist Reception: TBA 5:30pm-7:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Day of the Dead Art Exhibition
October 24 - November 10
Monday-Thursday
10:00am-5:00pm
Artisit Reception October 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm
In Plain Sight - Exhibition
November 21 - December 15
Monday-Thursday
10:00am-5:00pm
Artisit Reception December 1, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Spring 2023 Art Gallery Season
Passion to Glory
Artwork by Li Ching Accurso
January 17 - February 9
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, January 26, 2023 5:30pm-7:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
TBA
February 21 - March 16, 2023
Artist Reception: TBA 5:30pm-7:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
46th Annual Celebration of the Humanities
April 3 - 20, 2023
Award Ceremony: April 13, 2023 5:30pm-7:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Summer 2022 Art Gallery Season
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Dan Peterson
A Watercolor Retrospective in Memoriam
June 20 - July 7
Gallery Hours:
6/20 to 6/24, 11am-6pm
6/25 & 6/26, 11am-4pm
6/27 to 6/30, 11am-6pm
7/5 to 7/7, 11am-6pm
Reception: Thursday, June 23, 6pm-7:30pm
Click Here to visit our Virtual Gallery!
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Spring 2022 Art Gallery Season
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Vapor Trails by Dean De Cocker
January 18 - February 10
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, February 10 at 5:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Linda's Cats - A Procession of Mirthful Mousers by Linda Salmon
February 22 - March 17
MJC Art Gallery, East Campus
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, March 3 at 5:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Art Gallery Exhibit:
MJC Celebration of the Humanities
Art and Photography Exhibit
April 4 - April 21
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Reception and Awards:
Thursday, February 10 at 5pm-7pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Youth Art Month
May 3 - May 12
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: TBA
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Past Exhibits
Spring 2021
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Underworld by Alex Walker
September 13th - October 8th
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, October 7th at 5:30pm, artist will speak at 6:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery / artgallery@yosemite.edu
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Artwork by Deborah Barr
October 11 to November 4
MJC Art Gallery
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Artist Reception: Thursday, October 21st, 4:30pm-7:00pm, artist will speak at 5:00pm
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery / modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Congratulations Contest Winners!
First Place - Diana Peña, "Juan Manuel"
Second Place - Itzel Guzman, "La Ofrenda"
Third Place - Alexandra Padilla, "Cartoony Death"
Honorable Mention - Moses Ojo, "Valentino"
Honorable Mention - Anelise Anacleto, "Blossom and Decay"
Virtual Walk-Through Art Gallery Link: https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/8240793/day-of-the-dead-2021
Catalog of Gallery: https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/8240793/catalog
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Artwork by Adria Crossen Davis
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November 8 to December 3
Monday-Friday, 11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception TBA
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery / modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Spring 2021
Celebration of the Humanities Art and Photography Virtual Art Gallery
4/5/2021 - 5/3/2021
3D Virtual Art Gallery or Exhibition Catalog
Contact: Chelsea Gilmore
Fall 2020
Spring 2020
"Two Watercolor Artists Journey Through the Landscape"
Artwork by Dan Petersen & Dale Laitinen
January 21st-February 13th
Monday-Friday
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, January 30 5:30 - 7:30pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
Light refreshments will be served
“Schism: The Art of the Fractured Self”
Artwork by Jay Scantling
Through painting, sculpture and video, Schism: The art of the Fractured Self depicts
and reflects the fracturing and dissociation of identity in the face of trauma and
its reconfiguration through the creative process. Through imagery derived from dreams
and paralleling themes from mythology, the show presents the transformations of the
self in response to adversity and the creation of art as cycles of destruction followed
by renewal. Schism is about the construction of beauty and meaning out of the horror
of overwhelming life experience.
February 25th-March 19th
Monday-Friday
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, March 5 5:30 - 7:30pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light refreshments will be served
Fall 2019
'Strangers' MJC Photography Student Collaborative Exhibit
"How do you respond to a stranger? Do you quickly cast your eyes downward to avoid
feeling uncomfortable? Or do you look directly into that stranger’s eyes, smile, and
perhaps offer a greeting?
Strangers is a collaborative project between MJC’s Photography, Humanities, and Communication
Departments, and documents how students and staff stepped into each other’s intimate
space to be photographed and interviewed about their experience. If you were asked
to be photographed with a stranger, what would you say?"
September 3 - 26
Monday-Thursday
MJC Art Gallery
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, September 12th 5:30-7:30pm
Vintage Leica Film Images of the Street Art of Modesto
Photography by James Curl
“The murals, sculptures, signs, and other images of Modesto are often overlooked and
under appreciated. These Vintage Leica Film Images show case this Street Art of Modesto
in the vibrant colors that are possible with film.”
October 1 to 24
Monday-Friday
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, October 10 5:30-7:30pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
Light refreshments will be served
The Motion Sickness of Time Travel
Artwork by Paul Berger
October 29 to November 21
Monday-Friday
11:00am-5:00pm
Spring 2019
Artworks by Mariam Pakbaz
January 15 to February 7
Monday-Thursday
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, January 24 5:30-7:30pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light refreshments will be served
Artworks by RC Gorman
February 12 to March 7
Monday-Thursday
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, February 21 5:30-7:30pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light refreshments will be served
Youth Art Month
March 16 to 21
Saturday-Sunday
12:00pm-2:00pm
Monday-Thursday
11:00am-5:00pm
Award Ceremony Thursday, March 21 5:30-7:30pm
42nd Annual Celebration of the Humanities
April 16 to 25
Monday-Thursday
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, April 18 5:30-7:30pm
Awards will be handed out at 6:00pm
*Light refreshments will be served
Fall 2018
To Photograph the Woman by Rudi Amedeus Blondia
October 2 to October 25
Monday-Thursday
11:00am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, October 11 5:30-7:00pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light refreshments will be served
The Place that Cannot Be by Chelsea Gilmore
October 30 to November 29
Monday-Thursday
11:am-5:00pm
Artist Reception Thursday, November 15 5:30-7:30pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light refreshments will be served
About the work: Abstract paintings and sculptures based on broken down and abandoned buildings.
Spring 2018
Pencils to Pixels: The Process of Comic Art by Allen Passalaqua
January 9 to February 1
Monday-Thursday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Artist Reception on Thursday, January 18 5:30pm-7:30pm
Iconic Vintage Leica Film Images of Modesto by James Curl
February 6 to March 1
Monday-Thursday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Artist Reception on Thursday, February 15 5:30pm-7:3pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light Refreshments to be served
About the Artist: James is a long time math professor at MJC and this show celebrates his 50th year here As James explains: “In this day of digital photography using vintage Leica film cameras and lenses provides an "old school" look to the iconic images that define Modesto. It is often about the out of the way scenes that we pass by daily without seeing. My effort to capture images of the past and present gave me a new perspective of Modesto, one that I would like to share with others.”
Youth Art Month
March 17, 18 12:00pm - 2:00pm (Saturday/Sunday)
March 19, 20, 21, 22 11:00am - 5:00pm (Monday-Thursday)
Awards Ceremony, Thursday, March 22 5:30pm - 7:30pm
41st Annual Celebration of the Humanities
April 9 - 19
Monday-Thursday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Artist Reception on Thursday, April 12 5:30pm-7:30pm
Awards will be handed out at 6:00pm
*Light Refreshments to be served
Fall 2017
Re/Marks: Works by Haleh Niazmand
September 5 - September 28
Monday-Thursday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Artist Reception on Thursday, September 14 5:30pm-7:3pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light Refreshments to be served
Non Objectivity by Design: Acrylic Paintings by Bruce Klein
October 3 - October 26
Monday-Thursday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Artist Reception on Thursday, October 12 5:30pm-7:3pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light Refreshments to be served
Idyllic America: Watercolor Painting by Doug Sandelin
October 31 - November 22
Monday-Thursday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Artist Reception on Thursday, November 9 5:30pm-7:3pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm
*Light Refreshments to be served
Idyllic America
Summer 2017
Mothers Tear's by Susan Levy
May 15 - June 1, 2017
Monday-Thursday
11:00am - 5:00pm
Artist Reception on Thursday, May 18 5:30pm
Artist will speak at approximately 6:00pm