The MJC Arts Division 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. The Arts Division 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. Looking to transfer to a four-year university? MJC's Arts, Humanities and Communications programs are the gateway to a wide range of popular majors.
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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 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
Skills Recognition Award: 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
Arts, Humanities, & Communications - Division Office
Performing and Media Arts Center Room 205 (PAC 205)
435 College Ave - Modesto, CA 95350
Michael Sundquist, Division Dean
Jacquelin Wingett, Senior Administrative Secretary
Cassandra Wilson, Administrative Specialist
Fall 2021 Events
Campus Closed
December 24th to January 3rd
Have a great Winter Break!
Spring 2022 Events
January
Campus Closed
Monday, January 3rd
New Years Day Observed
Spring Semester Courses Begin
Monday, January 10th
Campus Closed
Monday, January 17
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Fall Theatre Production: AUDITIONS
Production: The Play That Goes Wrong
Sign-ups are now closed.
Open Auditions held Thursday, January 20 at 6:00pm
Location: PAC Little Theatre
What to bring? Preferred but not required,
a headshot and a resume
Directed by Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell
Performance Dates, Spring 2021
March 25 & 31 at 7pm
March 26 at 2pm & 7pm
October 31 at 2pm
April 1 & 2 at 7pm
April 3 at 2pm
Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell / borrellil@mjc.edu
February
MJC Dance
March 3, 4, & 5 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
Ticket prices:
General Admission $11, Student/Senior $9
Tickets available online starting 1/17/2022 and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Kim T. Davis / davisk@mjc.edu
Faculty Music Concert
Friday, February 25 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Anne Martin / martinan@mjc.edu
March
Guitar Concert
Wednesday, March 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
Thursday, March 17th at 7pm
Virtual Event via Youtube
For more information, please contact
Ryan Guy / guyr@mjc.edu
Campus Closed
February 18th and 21
Lincoln and Washington Holiday
Guitar Concert
Monday, March 21 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
Elementary Voice Concert
Monday, March 28 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Justin Su'esu'e / suesue@mj.edu
The Play That Goes Wrong
Directed by Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell
March 25, 26 & 31 at 7pm
April 1, 2 at 7pm
March 26 and April 3 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
Ticket Prices Students $9, General Admission $11
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
April
Electronic Music Concert
Wednesday, April 6 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 8 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Anne Martin / martinan@mjc.edu
Applied Voice Recital
Monday, March 11 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Cathryn Tortell / tortellc@mjc.edu
Wind and Percussion Recital
Thursday, April 14 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
45th Annual New Music Concert
Friday, April 15 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Jazz Band Performance
Monday, November 22 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Symphonic Band Performance
Monday, March 18 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 19 at 7pm
Ticket Prices:
General Admission $5, Student/Senior $2
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
Anne Martin / martinan@mjc.edu
Spring Choral Concert
Friday, April 22 at 7pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission $5, Student/Senior $2
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
Cathryn Tortell / tortellc@mjc.edu
Applied Piano Recital
Thursday, April 21 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Alejandro Sabre / sabrea@mjc.edu
Piano Enrichment Recital
Saturday, April 23 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Spring Semester Finals Week
April 25th to 29th
Graduation
Friday, April 29th
May
The Rainmaker
Directed by Michael Lynch
May 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7pm
Performing Arts Center, Little Theatre
Ticket Prices: Students $9, General Admission $11
Tickets available online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Michael Lynch / lynchm@mjc.edu
Campus Closed
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day