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 Technician
Fall 2021 Events
October
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
Dance Company Auditions
Auditions Thursday, October 21st at 5:00pm
Please email Kim T Davis at davisk@yosemite.edu to reserve a spot to audition!
Speech Night
October 28 at 7:00pm
Virtual Event - Click Here for Link!
For more information, please contact
Ryan Guy / guyr@mjc.edu
Fall Theatre Production
Production: Clue: On Stage
Directed by Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell
October 29 & 30 at 7pm
October 31 at 2pm
November 5 & 6 at 7pm
November 7 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
Ticket Prices: Students $9, General Admission $11
Tickets available at the Box Office, online, and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell / borrellil@mjc.edu
November
Art Gallery Exhibit:
Artwork by Adria Crossen Davis
November 8 to December 3
Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10am-5pm
Artist Reception TBA
For more information, please contact
MJC Art Gallery /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
Elementary Voice Recital
Monday, November 8 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Cathryn Tortell / tortellc@mjc.edu
SPRING MUSICAL, AUDITIONS
Production: SHREK THE MUSICAL
Sign-up link TBA
Wednesday, November 10 at 5pm
Location: PAC Main Auditorium
What to bring? Coming Soon...
Directed by Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell
Musical Director Cathryn Tortell
Choreographer Kim T. Davis
Rehearsals begin February 1st
Performance Dates, Spring 2022
March 24, 25, 26, & 31 at 7pm
March 26 at 2pm
April 1 & 2 at 7pm
April 3 at 2pm
For more information, please contact
Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell / borrellil@mjc.edu
Campus Closed
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11
Wind and Percussion Recital
Friday, November 12 at 7pm
Virtual Concert via Youtube. Stay tuned for link!
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Guitar Studio Concert
Monday, November 15 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 19 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, November 22 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Cathryn Tortell / tortellc@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
Campus Closed
November 25 and 26
Happy Thanksgiving!
Symphonic Band and String Recital Performance
Monday, November 29 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Calling the Rain: Community Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, November 30 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
December
Electronic Music Concert
Wednesday, December 1 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Applied Piano Recital
Thursday, December 2 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Alejandro Sabre / sabrea@mjc.edu
Winter Choral Concert
Friday, December 3 at 7pm
Ticket Prices: General Admission $6, Student/Senior $5
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
Fall Theatre Production
Production: The Rainmaker
Directed by Michael Lynch
December 2, 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7pm
December 5 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Little Theatre
Ticket Prices: General Admission $11, Student/Senior $9
Tickets available online and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Michael Lynch / lynchm@mjc.edu
Piano Enrichment Recital
Saturday, December 4 at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
Improve Showcase
Tuesday, December 7
Time and Ticket Prices TBA
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
For more information, please contact
Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell / borrellil@mjc.edu
Fall Semester Finals Week
December 13th to 18th
Campus Closed
December 24th to January 3rd
Have a great Winter Break!