Celebrate the heartbeat of our city at Modesto’s Third Thursday Art Walk. This free, all-ages event invites you to step inside downtown’s creative spaces to meet the artists behind the work and experience the diverse talent of our region. From galleries and pop-up studios to live music on the sidewalks, join us for a night dedicated to art, inspiration, and community. We’ll see you in downtown!

Check out these other local art exhibits!

MJC Art Gallery: THIS & THAT ~ THEN & NOW ~ ALL TOGETHER

Exhibition dates: September 8 – October 9, 2026

Location: East Campus, Art Complex | 435 College Ave, South Drive, Modesto

Art by Suzanne Staud, a 1970s MJC graduate.

Hours of Operation: M-F | 11 AM – 4 PM

General Admission: Free to the public

Free parking after 5 PM

*Special Event: Gallery Reception | 9/10/26 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Q&A at 6 PM

Kruse Lucas Art Gallery welcomes Rita Barbano,
an Oakdale artist, showing her art work for the new exhibit focusing on the exploration of emotion, hope and transformation through color, texture, and mixed media. Each piece invites the viewers to reflect, connect, and discover their own story.
Exhibition Dates: September, October and November.
The gallery is located at 525 Tully Road, Modesto
Open Monday – Thursday 7am – 6pm, except holidays. 209-529-9111.

The Carnegie Arts Center opens the Ferrari Gallery:

Exhibition Dates: July 7 – August 29, 2026

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | located at 250 N. Broadway in Downtown Turlock

Celebrating the CAC’s 15th anniversary, this annual juried exhibition features 94 works selected from a record-breaking 312 entries, highlighting exceptional visual art from 64 artists across regional communities. Visitors can explore a diverse range of mediums, including paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, and mixed media. Gallery Talks: Thursday, July 23, 2026, and Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM, featuring insights from award-winning artists.

Admission: $7 General; $5 Seniors/Students. Admission is free for CAC members, children 12 and under, and CalFresh/EBT cardholders. Entry is also free for the public on the first Friday of each month.

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