People view paintings and sculptures at the California Art Club’s Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, with a central image of the event’s gold medal and text highlighting the exhibition.

Member Events

Artist Panel Discussion and California Art Club’s Gold Medal Awards Ceremony

The Autry in Griffith Park

Admission:
Free for Autry Members; Free for CAC Members and Gold Medal artists with one guest and with advance registration.
RSVP/Reservations:
Advance reservations required beginning February 2027.

About the 116th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition and Sale

This expansive showcase of more than 150 paintings and sculptures will be on view at the Autry Museum through April 10. Artworks were selected from hundreds of entries submitted by current California Art Club members and reviewed by a panel of art experts and leading artists. The final collection spotlights today’s most exemplary works by both renowned and emerging artists.

Schedule of Events

1 p.m.     Panel discussion featuring Gold Medal artists moderated by California Art Club 
               Executive Director Elaine Adams in the Autry Theater   

2 p.m.    Gold Medal Awards ceremony in the Autry Theater

3 p.m.    Meet & Greet with Gold Medal artists in the exhibition

 

About the California Art Club

Founded in 1909, the California Art Club is one of the oldest, most respected art organizations in the country. For more than a century, it has been dedicated to preserving and promoting classical fine art traditions in the American West, serving as a vital platform for representational painting and sculpture.

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

Autry Museum of the American West

4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors


MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday⁠–⁠Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is closed temporarily until further notice.