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Modesto Artists Movement
Modesto, California · Est. 2024

The next great movement in the arts is happening here.

From poetry to hip-hop, film to photography — we elevate and amplify the artists making Modesto's culture impossible to ignore.

★ 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT · ★ MODESTO ARTISTS MOVEMENT ·
Poetry Hip-Hop Film Photography Comedy Music Fiction Visual Art Acting Punk Rock Poetry Hip-Hop Film Photography Comedy Music Fiction Visual Art Acting Punk Rock
Welcome to MAM

We're the catalyst for Modesto's creative renaissance — across every discipline.

Through events, masterclasses, workshops, lecture series, grants, and mentorship, we serve as a catalyst for the vibrant cultural enrichment of our community.

120+ Artists Supported
$25k Grants Awarded
45+ Events Hosted
36 Local Partners
Live performance ★ Live in Modesto
What we do
  • 01 /Build community
  • 02 /Celebrate people
  • 03 /Elevate art
— What's on

Upcoming events

Music
15JUN

Let's Go Bananas — Porch Show

A neighborhood block party featuring Neon Radio and friends. Bubbles, disco ball, and good vibes guaranteed.

Downtown · 2 PMLearn more →
Poetry
14DEC

The ILL List — Poetry Slam

Modesto's annual poetry slam invitational. $1,500 in prizes, eight finalists, one champion.

State Theatre · 7 PMLearn more →
Workshop
03JUL

Film Masterclass with CVFP

A working session on independent filmmaking — from script to screen, on a Modesto budget.

MJC Campus · 6:30 PMLearn more →
— The Movement

Led by working artists.

Ten ambassadors represent the disciplines that define MAM — booking shows, teaching classes, and making Modesto's cultural scene louder, weirder, and more interesting.

— Poetry

Angela Drew

Poet Laureate, City of Modesto

— Music

Dave Roger

CEO, Drum Love

— Film

Jacob True

CEO, CVFP

— Art

Veronica Torres

Clarion Alley Mural Project

— Fiction

Paula DeBoard

Owner, Bookish

— Hip-Hop

Perksun

CEO, Crush Congregation

— Comedy

Scott Powers

American Laughiti Champion

— Photo

Jess Trujillo

Cameras y Cócteles

— Acting

Tom Maden

Film & Theatre Pro

— Punk

Bryce Loftis

Promotion & Production

— Our mission "
In alignment with our core values of creativity, inclusivity, community, and excellence, we champion the transformative power of the arts, inspire cultural unity, and create a legacy of artistic excellence that enriches our community for generations to come.
— It takes a city

Partners, collaborators & supporters

Proud to work alongside the venues, nonprofits, schools, and businesses building Modesto's cultural future.