The School of Arts, Performance & The Humanities serves the surrounding community by providing quality performing and visual arts experiences for audiences both young and experienced. The Art Gallery presents a variety of shows each year focused on student, faculty and community work. An outstanding community orchestra and band provide free and low-cost concerts for students and area music lovers. The Theatre and Dance Department produces six events each year including comedies, dramas as well as modern, jazz and hip-hop dance concerts. Our Communication Studies Program at offers students a variety of courses which incorporate both theory and performance instruction. The MJC Speech & Debate Team has nationally renowned and captured a number of state and national championships. The Arts partners with on and off campus organizations to produce an annual calendar of special events including international music ensembles, guest lecturers, political commentators and solo artists.
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Programs
Art and Photography
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Art History
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Studio Arts
Associate in Arts: Art
Associate in Arts: Photography
Communication Studies
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Communication Studies
Associate in Arts: Communication Studies
Skills Recognition Award: Communication Studies
Associate in Science: Computer Graphics Applications
Certificate of Achievement: Computer Graphics Appliactions
Dance
Associate in Arts: Dance
Humanities
Associate in Arts: General Studies – Emphasis in Humanities
Associate in Arts: University Preparation – Emphasis in Humanities
Music
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Music
Associate in Arts: Music
Certificate of Achievement: Recording Arts
Theatre
Associate in Arts for Transfer: Theatre
Associate in Arts: Theatre
Skills Recognition Award: Design and Technical Theatre
Skills Recognition Award: Theatre Performance
Location
School of Art, Performance and The Humanities
Performing and Media Arts Center, 205
(PAC 205)
435 College Ave - Modesto, CA 95350
Robert Stevenson, Division Dean
Ashley Gauthier-Cabrera, Administrative Technician
Cassandra Wilson, Administrative Specialist
Jacquelin Wingett, Senior Administrative Secretary
Fall 2022 Events
September
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Abstract Nature
Artwork by Tinna Savini & Kelly Viss
August 29 - October 6 *show extended
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
October
Day of the Dead - Art Contest
Entry Date for Contest:
Friday, 10/21 12pm-5pm
Saturday, 10/22 10am-1pm
Exhibit of accepted works:
October 24th - November 10th.
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Awards Reception: Thursday, October 27th 5:30pm-7:30pm, awards at 6:00pm
For more information on contest entry requrements, please visit the MJC Art Gallery webpage.
Dance Company Auditions
Auditions Thursday, October 21 at 5:00pm
More information to come
Please email Kim T Davis at davisk@yosemite.edu for any questions.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Directed by Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell
October 28, 29 at 7pm
November 3, 4, 5 at 7pm
November 6 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
$12 General Admission
$9 Students
Tickets available Online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell / borrellil@mjc.edu
November
Guitar Recital
Wednesday, November 2 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
Guitar Duo Concert
Wednesday, November 9 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
Speech Night
November 10 at 4:00pm / 7:00pm
$7 Presale Tickets Online
$10 At the Door
Tickets available in PAC 205, Online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Ryan Guy / guyr@mjc.edu
Campus Closed
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11
Guitar Studio Concert
Wednesday, November 16 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
Strings Recital
Friday, November 18 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
Jazz Band Performance
Monday, November 21 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Campus Closed
November 24 and 25
Happy Thanksgiving!
Symphonic Band
Monday, November 28 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Community Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, November 29 at 7pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission $5, Student/Senior $2
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
Tickets available online starting Nov. 1st and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to performance
Community Concert Band
Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
Electronic Music Concert
Wednesday, November 30, 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
December
Wind and Percussion Recital
Thursday, December 1 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Winter Choral Concert
Friday, December 2 at 7pm
General Admission $5
Student/Senior $2
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
Tickets available online starting Nov 1st and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to performance
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Directed by Lindsay Bryan
December 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7pm
December 11 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Little Theatre
$12 General Admissiong
$9 Students/Staff/Seniors
Tickets available Online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Lindsay Bryan / bryanl@mjc.edu
Applied Piano Recital
Thursday, December 8 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
For more information, please contact
Alejandro Sabre / sabrea@mjc.edu
Piano Enrichment
Friday, December 9 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
For more information, please contact
Alejandro Sabre / sabrea@mjc.edu
Fall Semester Finals Week
December 12 to 17
January
Spring Semester Begins
Monday, January 9, 2023
February
Modern Dance Concert
February 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 at 7pm
Cabaret West Dance Studio, West Campus
Tickets available Online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Kim T. Davis / davisk@mjc.edu
MJC Faculty Music Concert
Friday, February 24 at 7pm
MJC, Recital Hall
$12 General / $10 Students & Seniors
Tickets Available Online & At the Door
March
46th Annual Celebration of the Humanities
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Tuesday, March 14 at 5:00pm
Guitar Solo Concert
Wednesday, March 15 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
Guitar Duo Concert
Wednesday, March 22 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
Theatre Production:TBA
Directed by Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell
March 24, 25, 30, 31 at 7pm
April 1 at 7pm
April 2 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
Tickets available Online, and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell / borrellil@mjc.edu
Guitar Studio Concert
Wednesday, March 29 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
April
Electronic Music Concert
Monday, April 3 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Strings Recital
Friday, April 7 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Symphonic Band
Monday, April 17 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Community Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, April 18 at 7pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission $5, Student/Senior $2
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
Tickets available online starting Nov. 1st and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to performance
Community Concert Band
Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
New Music Concert
Friday, April 14 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
May
Theatre One Acts
Directed by Lindsay Bryan
May 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Little Theatre
Tickets available Online, and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Lindsay Bryan / bryanl@mjc.edu
Last Updated 9.7.22