Central California Art Association / Mistlin Gallery

Organization Description

Mistlin Gallery is the downtown Modesto space run by Central California Art Association, a non-profit that provides a venue for regional artists to show and sell art, for the community to take art classes and participate in the local arts scene. We teach art in local schools and provide a space for cancer patients and survivors to participate in art therapy.  We depend on donations to provide these services and keep our doors open.

Our current hours are 11:30 – 5:00 on Thursday and Friday, and noon to 4:00 on Saturdays. Masks are required.

Program Information

The student may be involved in planning and physically hanging exhibits, marketing and promotions of gallery activities, participating on committees that make decisions about the direction of gallery and organizational activities.

The student may be involved in any of the following activities:

  • talking with customers about the art exhibits
  • making sales of art and gift shop items
  • marketing with social media
  • assisting with intake, hanging and take down of art shows
  • assisting with events (when health conditions permit) such as Art Walk, receptions, and concerts in our gallery
  • assisting with classes or workshops held at the gallery

Desired qualifications:

  • Interest in, and some knowledge of art and art processes
  • Ability to use computers to make sales and assist with marketing (familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WordPress and other online tools is a plus)
  • Enthusiasm for talking with patrons and community about art and art processes
  • Willingness to follow directions, show commitment to duties assigned
  • Able to lift and carry art works up to 30 lbs.
Health & Safety

May be handling art materials such as paint, ink, and possibly sharp tools such as exacto knife. Not necessarily required.

May have virtual activities.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
Address 
1015 J Street
Modesto, CA 95354
United States
General Phone 
(209) 529-3369
Website:
https://ccaagallery.org/
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Curricular Community Engaged Learning
Internship
Organization type 
Arts, Entertainment or Recreation (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Focus Area(s)
Hours of operation 

Our gallery hours are usually Tuesday - Saturday, 11:30-5. However, we are currently open only Thursday and Friday 11:30 - 5 and Saturday 12-4. Meetings, events and classes may be held at hours other than this.

Minimum required hours 
5
Maximum students 
1