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Fragments of the Mind; The Healing Power of Creativity
This powerful exhibition will explore the intersection of art and mental health, fostering awareness and promoting the healing power of creativity.
May 7, 2025 - June 6, 2025
We invite artists to submit work for an upcoming exhibition focusing on Mental Health, Art, and Healing. The exhibition will run alongside "To Whom it May Concern," a special project by SAC Grant Recipient Andi Palma, which highlights the lived experiences of individuals dealing with mental health challenges.
Our goal is to create a platform for meaningful dialogue on mental health. This exhibition will bring together artists whose works shine a light on the profound connection between mental health and creativity, fostering understanding and promoting healing within our community.
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: May 7th - June 6th, 2025
April 12th : Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
April 15th: Notice of Acceptance
May 3rd: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 1 - 4 p.m.
May 7th : Exhibition Opens
May 24th : Opening Reception
May 15th: Third Thursday Art Walk 5 - 8 pm
June 7th: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 1-4 p.m.
California Native
Flora & Fauna
This exhibition will celebrate the beauty, diversity, and significance of the native plants and animals of our region.
April 2, 2025 - May 2, 2025
This exhibition will celebrate the beauty, diversity, and significance of the native plants and animals of our region and the natural beauty and ecological significance of Central California’s native species. This a unique opportunity to celebrate and support local art while drawing attention to the incredible natural world around us. We encourage artists of all backgrounds to participate and share their perspectives. The exhibition will be held at Showtime Studios
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: April 2nd - May 2nd, 2025
March 15th : Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
March 20th: Notice of Acceptance
March 29th: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 3- 6p.m.
April 2nd : Exhibition Opens
April 17th: Third Thursday Art Walk 5 - 8 pm
May 3rd: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 1-4 p.m.
“Emerging Artist “
This exhibition will highlight the exceptional work of emerging artists within Stanislaus County.
April 2, 2025 - May 2, 2025
This is an incredible opportunity to showcase your talent, engage with the community, and gain visibility in a professional gallery setting. Open to all artists in Stanislaus County, California. Artists must be within their first 5 years of exhibiting artwork, or have not shown work in an exhibition previously.
The theme is open to any subject matter and style. We welcome works that reflect your personal journey as an emerging artist and resonate with contemporary artistic practices. This exhibition celebrates the diversity, creativity, and unique perspectives of artists who are shaping the future of the arts in Stanislaus County.
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: April 2nd - May 2nd, 2025
March 15th : Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
March 20th: Notice of Acceptance
March 29th: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 3 - 6 p.m.
April 2nd : Exhibition Opens
April 17th: Third Thursday Art Walk 5 - 8 pm
April 26th: Artist Reception
May 3rd: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 1-4 p.m.
“Young At Art “
An Exhibition by Stanislaus Arts Council for Young Creatives
March 5, 2025 - March 29, 2025
The Stanislaus Arts Council is thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, "Young at Art," celebrating the talent and creativity of young artists aged 2 to 17 years old in Stanislaus County!
This exhibition aims to highlight the creativity, imagination, and talent of our youngest community members.
We invite parents and guardians of young artists to submit their child's artwork for this special annual exhibition!
All young artists are welcome to submit to this show but young Members with a student or are part of a Family membership can submit their first entry for free with their members code. See our membership page if you would like to become a member.
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: March 5th - March 29, 2025
February 22nd: Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
February 25th Notice of Acceptance
March 1st: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 12-5 p.m.
March 5th : Exhibition Opens
March 20th: Third Thursday Art Walk 5 - 8 pm
March 29th: Artist Reception and Awards 12:30 - 2 pm
March 29th: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 2-4 p.m.
Celebration in Black
An Exhibition that Honors African American Life and Culture
February 5, 2025 - March 2, 2025
The Celebration In Black exhibition honors African American life and culture, showcasing visual art that explores themes from history, civil rights, and culture to music, poetry, and politics. This powerful exhibit is intended to provoke thought, foster dialogue, and celebrate often-overlooked artists and contributions.
This open call invites all artists to submit works exploring African American themes. While African American artists are encouraged to submit, the exhibition welcomes all artists regardless of ethnicity or SAC membership status.
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: Feb 5th - March 2nd 2025
January 24th : Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
January 29th: Notice of Acceptance
February 1st : Receiving at 1315 J Street, 1 - 4 p.m.
February 5th : Exhibition Opens
April 17th: Third Thursday Art Walk 5 - 8 pm
March 5th: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 1-4 p.m.
The Stanislaus Art Exchange Exhibition
The Stanislaus Arts Council is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with California State University, Stanislaus, to present "The Stanislaus Art Exchange," a dual exhibition set to take place in February 2025. This innovative collaboration marks the first of its kind, showcasing the artistic talents of BFA students alongside the exceptional work of our member artists.
February 5, 2025 - February 28, 2025
The primary aim of The Stanislaus Art Exchange is to foster a vibrant artistic dialogue between emerging and established artists within our community. By providing a platform for BFA students to exhibit their work at the Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery and for our member artists to showcase their creations at the University’s gallery,
Not a Member yet, but want to participate? Join today at stanislausarts.org/membership
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: February 5th - February 28, 2025
January 18th: Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
January 22nd: Notice of Acceptance
February 1st: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 12-5 p.m.
February 5th : Exhibition Opens
February 28th: Final Open Day
March 1st: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 12-5 p.m.
February 15th: Artist Talk/ Reception at the SAC Gallery, 2-5p.m.
Our Collective Spirit
January 8, 2025 - January 31, 2025
This exhibition is intended to be a vibrant celebration of our member artists, showcasing the rich diversity of creativity and talent within our community. We invite all member artists to contribute their unique voices and perspectives to this collective homage to the art we create together.
Not a Member yet, but want to participate? Join today at stanislausarts.org/membership
Member Artists accepted into this exhibition will be invited to participate in one of three Artists Talks to be held on
Friday, January 10, 2025 from 5:30-7:30PM
Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 3-5PM
Friday, January 24, 2025 from 5:30- 7:30PM
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: January 8th - January 31st, 2025
December 20: Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
December 23rd: Notice of Acceptance
January 3rd: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 12-5 p.m.
January 8th : Exhibition Opens
January 31st: Final Open Day
February 1st: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 12-4 p.m.
A Year of Reflection: An Exhibition about Life and World Events
The Stanislaus Arts Council invites artists to join A Year of Reflection: Life and World Events, an exhibition from November 20th to December 19th, 2024, exploring the significant personal, social, community impacts, and personal stories of the past year. In a broader perspective of anything you have reflected on this year: a family trip, a birth or death in the family, personal growth as an artist or individual.
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If our theme does not resonate with you, we would like to open submissions to all works of art. This has been a year of change for the Gallery, the Stanislaus Arts Council, our SAC Members and our artist community. We would love to see your work displayed in the Gallery as 2024 comes to an end. Submit a new or favorite piece for A Year of Reflections.
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: November 20th - December 20th, 2024
November 2nd: Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
November 8th: Notice of Acceptance
November 15th: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 12-4 p.m.
November 20th : Exhibition Opens
December 20th: Final Open Day
December 21st: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 12-4 p.m.
Finding Peace
An exhibition of inspirational art and writing created by cancer survivors and caregivers of the complimentary therapy programs.
Exhibition Dates: October. 16th - November 15th, 2024
October 16: Exhibition Opens
1800 Coffee Road
In the hallway between the Infusion Center and the Cancer Services offices
These programs are made possible by a grant from Memorial Medical Center to the Stanislaus Arts Council and generous donations made to the Memorial Hospital Foundation. For more information about these programs call 209-535-2226
Dia de los Muertos Exhibition
Oct 16, 2024 – Nov 21, 2024
The Stanislaus Arts Council invites you to participate in the Dia de los Muertos exhibition, celebrating the vibrant and culturally rich Mexican tradition of honoring deceased loved ones. This exhibition, running from October 16th through November 21st, 2024, at Showtime Studios (1313 J St., Modesto, CA), will feature artwork that embraces themes of remembrance, cultural traditions, and the joyful celebration of life. Artists are encouraged to submit works that pay tribute to ancestors and explore the rich symbolism associated with Dia de los Muertos. All mediums are welcome.
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: October. 16th - November 21st, 2024
October 3: Entry Deadline via SmarterEntry
October 5: Notice of Acceptance
October 11: Receiving at 1315 J Street, 12-4 p.m.
October 16: Exhibition Opens at Showtime Studios
October 17: Art Walk, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
November 21: Final Open Day
November 22: Artists Pick Up Artwork, 12-4 p.m.
Autumn Art Exhibition
September 3rd - October 11th
Join us for an inspiring journey into creativity and innovation at the Autumn Art Exhibition, presented by the Stanislaus Arts Council. This esteemed exhibition, once exclusive to members, now welcomes submissions from artists of all backgrounds and mediums from all over California. Held at our new location at 1315 J Street, Modesto, CA, this juried showcase invites artists working in water media, oil, pastel, graphics, mixed media, and sculpture to share their unique perspectives. Celebrate artistic excellence and community spirit with us from September 3rd to October 11th, 2024. Join us for Art Walk on September 19th from 5-8pm. Additionally, this exhibition will host an invitation only artist reception for the participants of this exhibition and its sponsors.
Artist Call | Smarter Entry | Hanging Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: September 4th - October 10th, 2024
Entry Deadline: August 16, 2024
Acceptance Notifications: Sent by August 23, 2024
Artwork Drop-off: August 30, 2024, 10 am - 2 pm
Reception: Invitation Only - September 13, 2024
Third Thursday Art Walk on September 19, 2024, 5 pm - 8 pm
Artwork Pickup: October 11, 2024, 2pm - 6pm