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 downtown this February 19th!

Check out these other local art exhibits!

The Van Gogh Challenge: Spring in the Valley Exhibition

Stanislaus Arts Council Gallery: 1315 J Street, Modesto

Exhibition Dates: May 26th – June 21st

Hours of operation: M-F | 9 AM – 5 PM

The 2026 theme is a celebration of renewal, creativity, agriculture, and community rooted in California’s Central Valley. This year’s challenge invites creators to interpret the richness of springtime—its vibrant colors, landscapes, stories, and agricultural heartbeat—maintaining the expressive, nature-centric inspiration found in Van Gogh’s work.

General Admission: Free to the public

Brad Stone’s work will be on display June, July and August.

The gallery is located at 525 Tully Road, Modesto.

Open Monday – Thursday 7am – 6pm, except holidays.

Kruse Lucas Art Gallery welcomes Brad Stone, a Valley Springs artist, showing his work for the Graffiti Exhibit focusing on cars of different time periods. Known for a variety of mediums and subjects, lately his concentration captures the essence of cars intertwining creativity with a sense of nostalgia. His aim is to convey the elegance of a vehicles lines. 209-529-9111.

The Carnegie Arts Center opens the

Annual Youth Art Exhibition: Ready, Set, Show!

Open: Tuesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | located at 250 N. Broadway in Downtown Turlock

“This year we have a special section dedicated to the original creations for our 2026 banner contest on the theme of Parks are Fun. The winning art created by local students is on display throughout Downtown Turlock. Now, all the designs submitted for the contest are on display in this exhibition.”

*Free Family Friday Reception: Friday, May 29, 7-8 p.m.

*General Admission: $7; Seniors/Students: $5

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