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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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
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
August
Fall Semester Courses Begin
August 29 - September 2
FALL SEASON AUDITIONS
Production: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Sign up Link Coming Soon
Open Auditions held August 31 and September 1 at 6:00pm
Location: PAC Little Theatre
What to bring? Preferred but not required,
a headshot and a resume
Directors Lynette Borrelli-Glidewell and Lindsay Bryan will be present
**Please see below for performance dates**
September
"Jam n Jive...Making Moves Into the Groove"
Featuring MJC's Perceptions and Innovate Dancers. Special Guests Beyer High, Downey
High, Modesto High, Beyer High, Gregori High, Davis High, Ceres High, Central Valley
High, Central Catholic, Stockton Charter High, 5678 Dance Studio and The Dance Academy
September 21, 22, 23, 24 at 7pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Main Auditorium
Tickets available at the Box Office, online, and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Kim T. Davis / davisk@mjc.edu
Art Gallery Exhibit:
TBD
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 /
modestojuniorcollegeartgallery@gmail.com
October
Art Gallery Exhibit:
TBA
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
Speech Night
October 6th at 7:00pm
Virtual Event - Click Here for Link!
For more information, please contact
Ryan Guy / guyr@mjc.edu
Dance Company Auditions
Auditions Thursday, October 21st at 5:00pm
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 27, 28, 29 at 7pm
November 3, 4, 5 at 7pm
November 6 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center,
Main Auditorium
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:
TBA
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
Campus Closed
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11
Guitar Studio Concert
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
Travis Silvers / silverst@mjc.edu
Elementary Voice Recital
For more information, please contact
Justin Su'esu'e / suesue@mj.edu
Strings Recital
Friday, November 18th at 7pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
Applied Voice Recital
For more information, please contact
Jazz Band Performance
Monday, November 28th 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 and String Orchestra Performance
Monday, November 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 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 each performance
Electronic Music Concert
Wednesday, November 30, 6pm and 8pm
Recital Hall (Music 108), East Campus
*Free Admission, Donations Accepted*
For more information, please contact
David Dow / dowd@mjc.edu
December
Winter Choral Concert
Friday, December 2 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 each performance
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Directed by Lindsay Bryan
December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 at 7pm
December 11 at 2pm
Performing and Media Arts Center, Little Theatre
Tickets available at the Box Office, online, and at the door beginning 90 minutes prior to each performance
For more information, please contact
Linsay Bryan / bryanl@mjc.edu
Applied Piano Recital
Thursday, December 8 at 7pm
For more information, please contact
Alejandro Sabre / sabrea@mjc.edu
Fall Semester Finals Week
December 12 to 17
Wind and Percussion Recital
For more information, please contact
Erik Maki / makie@mjc.edu
Last Updated 7.16.22