Building a Better Modesto
The mission of Building a Better Modesto, the museum’s creative placemaking program, is to support the well-being of the people of Modesto through art, architecture, design, landscape, and history in a way that is of, by, and for the people of Modesto. The program includes:
Modesto Architecture, Landscape, and Urban Design Center
Study the issues of livability, read Livability 101 and the 10 Principles of Livable Communities. To learn more about creative placemaking read Creative Placemaking.
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See below for recent updates, press, and events from this project
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Apr 24, 2014
By Bob Barzan for Modesto Art Museum Updates -- The Modesto Art Museum staff and volunteers joined with other community members and city workers (we... Read More
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Mar 26, 2014
Members of the Downtown Design Committee, including Modesto Art Museum personnel, construct Modesto’s first bike corral Updates -- The Modesto Art Museum participated in the... Read More
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Feb 18, 2014
Updates -- Final preparations are being made for “Modern Art Kimono,” the exhibit of early 20th century Japanese kimono that were inspired by European modern... Read More
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Jan 20, 2014
Cover of the new Modesto Art Museum publication “Modesto Modernism.” Updates Most of the activity of the last month has been behind the scenes. Volunteer... Read More
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Dec 18, 2013
The reception for the Imagination Film Festival at the State Theatre in the Modesto Design District; photo courtesy of Modesto Art Museum Updates The Imagination... Read More
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Nov 26, 2013
Photo of two of the movie makers at the screening of Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton at the State Theatre in the Modesto... Read More
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Oct 29, 2013
Parklets in the design district during Park(ing) Day, part of the Modesto International Architecture Festival in September Updates The sixth annual Modesto International Architecture Festival... Read More
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Oct 13, 2013
More than 50 people enjoy the first event of the architecture festival, which included a walking tour of Modesto Design District architecture. Photo courtesy of... Read More
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Aug 17, 2013
Update and Reflection : Together with the Sierra Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the local chapter of the American Society of Landscape... Read More
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Aug 10, 2013
Update and Reflection To build on the downtown/design district's annual celebration of American Graffiti, we hosted a car related exhibit, State Plates, at the Building... Read More
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Jul 12, 2013
Update and Reflection : Production of the 6th annual Modesto International Architecture Festival with the American Institute of Architects Sierra Valley Chapter is well underway... Read More