Graffiti Days encapsulates the rich history of Modesto’s cultural heritage, artistic vibrancy, agricultural roots, and iconic car culture. This exhibition calls for artists to take part in portraying themes of Modesto such as its friendly hometown ambiance to its thriving performing and visual arts scene, from its agricultural landscapes to its status as a gateway to the Mother Lode and Sierra destinations. Accepting both wall art and 3D works, Graffiti Days promises to offer a kaleidoscope of colorful images and works, showcasing the unique facets of Modesto's identity.

The Central California Art Association at Mistlin Gallery is excited to announce our Celebration of the Arts themed photography competition. This juried show is open worldwide for submissions. We invite photographers to share their finest captures of our vibrant arts community. Our celebration of the arts encompasses a rich tapestry of creativity, spanning music, dance, poetry, theater, comedy, the art of creation itself, and every unique facet in between. Each art form provides an opportunity to encapsulate the exquisite beauty of its creation and presentation through photography. The exhibition will run from January 30th to March 1st, 2023. This show is open to all types of photographic works. We encourage creativity and originality, and are excited to see how each artist uses their artistic expression to interpret the theme of this show. This contest has thousands of dollars in prizes and more to come. Please include in the notes if your submission is geared toward a specific sponsor award.

The Central California Art Association at Mistlin Gallery is excited to announce our open themed photography competition. This juried show is open worldwide for submissions. We are looking for the world's best photographers to showcase their unique perspective and artistic expression. The exhibition will run from January 30th to March 1st, 2023.

This show is open to all types of photographic works, even cell phone photos, selfies, large format, and pinhole cameras. The theme of the show encompasses a broad spectrum of ideas, allowing artists to represent their artistic expression in any way they see fit. We encourage creativity and originality, and are excited to see how each artist uses their artistic expression to interpret the themes.

This contest has thousands of dollars in prizes and more to come. Please use the notes option during submission to let us know if you would like your piece to be considered for a specific sponsor award.

This holiday season the Mistlin Gallery is hosting a new exhibition.  Give the Gift of Art is a member’s show running from November 21st to December 22nd. There is an open theme for this exhibition, so artists are free to allow creativity to take control and all types of media are welcome. This new show is all about encouraging people to share the gift of art by doing their holiday shopping at the gallery. We are asking artists to submit work that is reasonably sized and priced for the affordability of the general public to promote gallery sales.