Building a Better Modesto
Building a Better Modesto is the museum’s creative placemaking program exploring the role of art, architecture, landscape, and urban design in creating a more livable city. The program includes:
Modesto Heritage: Architecture Research and Preservation in Modesto
Modesto Architecture Guides
Modesto Architecture Festival
Modesto Art Museum Galleries
Flickr Photo Group of Modesto Architecture
Modesto Art Museum on Historypin: See historic photographs of Modesto and take a virtual tour through time.
Public Art in Modesto
Modesto Modernism Movie and viewing guide
Modesto’s Play Sculpture Report
Study the issues of livability, read Livability 101 and the 10 Principles of Livable Communities. To learn more about creative placemaking, read the NEA’s Creative Placemaking.
Building a Better Modesto Report and Accomplishments 2016
Building a Better Modesto is supported in part by grants from Artplace America and the Creative Work Fund. Thank you.
