For more than a century, the California Art Club has promoted the merits of traditional art forms by championing painting and sculpture created using classical art skills. The Annual Gold Medal Exhibition was and continues to be the most vital platform for demonstrating the best of the realist genre.

To celebrate the 113th installment of this storied exhibition, noted art historian Jean Stern will discuss the rich legacy of the California art that was inspired by the early members of the California Art Club. His fully illustrated talk will focus on exploring works created by these historical members of the Club, including numerous artists represented in the Hilbert Museum’s permanent collection. These artists’ dedication to excellence has repeatedly raised the bar for traditional art throughout the decades.

Image: Sierra Mountains by Edgar Payne

What:  Defining Excellence: 
Artwork by Historical Members of the California Art Club – Lecture with Jean Stern

When: Saturday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.

Where:  Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, Burra Community Room

Cost: $10 General Public (available soon)

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This is an educational program of the 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, on view at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University from August 20 to October 26, 2024.