Park in the city garage on the corner of 11th and K Streets, and we’ll validate your parking. Ask for a validation ticket at the docent desk. Two hour street parking is also available. Handicapped spaces are available within the block, or in the parking garage.

The Mistlin Gallery, with its high ceilings, dramatic lighting and vibrant art will lend a distinctive, creative edge to your next event. It is the perfect place for wedding receptions and ceremonies, bridal showers, private parties, seminars or fundraising events at reasonable rates. The Mistlin Gallery has 5,400 square feet of available space and is equipped with a large classroom/prep area that includes a refrigerator, sinks and microwave. Docents are available to assist you in making your next event a success during the time you are there. At a gallery rental rate of $100 per hour, this is a practical but imaginative way to host your next social or business gathering, paint night or birthday parties. For more information, please contact Mistlin Gallery (209) 529-3369 or email us at ccaagallery@gmail.com.

Mistlin Gallery 1015 J Street Modesto, California 95354 Hours: Tuesday through Friday 11:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 12:00pm to 4:00pm

No. We do not provide appraisal services, nor do we exhibit work by friends and relatives. There are many appraisal sites available on the internet that can appraise your piece(s).

CCAA Committees These committees bring cohesiveness to the working part of the art gallery. If you would like to volunteer your time on one of these committees, please contact the Chairperson of that committee. Exhibition Committee Chair: Vicki Reid Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to, the initial planning all art shows to exhibit the art of its members and artists in the Central Valley. It creates the schedule and calendar of events for the year and does the work required to obtain the artists or organizations to put on the various shows. Show hosts are then chosen to host and facilitate individual shows. A jury for artists showing in members shows is provided by this committee. Membership Committee Chair: Tony Pooler Responsibilities: to promote recruiting and retention of members; to keep accurate records of membership; to decide issues of dues and member benefits in concert with the board; to develop the yearly membership directory for distribution to members; with the assistance of other committees, organize and host quarterly membership meetings. This committee also welcomes members and helps them to fit into the artistic community of CCAA according to their interests. Art Education Committee Chair: Linda Knoll Responsibilities: to provide opportunities and programs for visual art education for youth and adults in our community. This committee supports our regional mission and non-profit status by extending opportunities for youth classes through grants, donations and scholarships. It selects teachers for classes, provides a schedule of classes, workshops, lectures, presentations responsive to the interests of our community. It also provides teachers and training for the CLASS program, an outreach program to promote and provide art classes in Stanislaus County Schools. Fundraising and Marketing Committee Chair: David Schroeder This committee has two main responsibilities: 1. To create and maintain a sustainable revenue stream through multiple sources (member dues, donations, grants, public funds, events and programs, and other means) to support continued operations and anticipated future financial needs. Track funding sources and acknowledge and thank donors as appropriate. 2. To develop programs that promote the gallery, its artists, programs and events, with the objective of protecting and improving the gallery’s image, and growing sales and traffic. Work closely with committee chairs to ensure timely coordination. Docent/Volunteer Committee Chair: Dixie Zambruno Responsibilities: To recruit, select, train and schedule docents for the Mistlin Gallery. This committee oversees the docents and conducts regular training sessions, providing a manual for reference. Docents are responsible for the daily operations of the gallery. Volunteers for art walk and special events are also managed by this committee. Gift Shop Committee Co-Chairs: Suzanne McCaslin, Debbi Fountain Responsibilities: to operate and manage the gift shop section of the Gallery and to keep accurate records of participating artists and sales generated for revenue. This committee supports our local artisans and encourages the community to purchase locally crafted work. All committees need help, so please consider signing up! Communications Committee Chair: Linda Knoll Responsibilities: Coordinate CCAA publicity through press releases, website content, e-blasts to membership, community outreach and Facebook postings. This committee is also responsible for producing a quarterly newsletter called the Paint Rag. Strategic Planning Chair: David Schroeder Responsibilities: ad-hoc committee is composed of board members and general membership. It works together to develop the long and short range business plan for the successful operation and development of the gallery. For information on any of these opportunities call the Gallery at 209-529-3369

Become a Mistlin Gallery Member artist and enter any member or open exhibition. See our MEMBERSHIP page. Non-Members may enter "open" shows which are juried for quality and space. To display your art in our GIFT SHOP it must be accepted by our committee. See GIFT SHOP page for rules and instructions.

When you enter a show, a panel will decide if entered artworks meet given criteria. Shows may also be juried to fit available space.

STATEMENT ON CULTURAL EQUITY To support a full creative life for all, Central California Art Association commits to championing policies and practices of cultural equity that empower a just, inclusive, equitable nation. DEFINITION OF CULTURAL EQUITY Cultural equity embodies the values, policies, and practices that ensure that all people—including but not limited to those who have been historically underrepresented based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion—are represented in the support of artists; the nurturing of accessible, thriving venues for expression; and the fair distribution of programmatic, financial, and informational resources. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & AFFIRMATIONS In the United States, there are systems of power that grant privilege and access unequally such that inequity and injustice result, and that must be continuously addressed and changed. Cultural equity is critical to the long-term viability of the arts sector. We must all hold ourselves accountable, because acknowledging and challenging our inequities and working in partnership is how we will make change happen. Everyone deserves equal access to a full, vibrant creative life, which is essential to a healthy and democratic society. The prominent presence of artists challenges inequities and encourages alternatives. MODELING THROUGH ACTION To provide informed, authentic leadership for cultural equity, we strive to… Pursue cultural consciousness throughout our organization through substantive learning and formal, transparent policies. Acknowledge and dismantle any inequities within our policies, systems, programs, and services, and report organization progress. Commit time and resources to expand more diverse leadership within our board, staff, and advisory bodies.