The museum and store are closed on Saturday, July 4 to observe Independence Day.
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Location: Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University
167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, CA 92866
Join us for the exhibition awards ceremony, meet the award-winning artists, and enjoy an exclusive tour and discussion led by President Emeritus and signature artist Peter Adams and Executive Director and CEO Elaine Adams for the 115th Annual Gold Medal Art Exhibition, produced by the California Art Club.
| 1:00 p.m. | Plein Air painting demonstration by artist Michael Obermeyer |
| 2:00 p.m. | Awards Ceremony |
| 3:00 p.m. | Tour of exhibition |
This is the fourth presentation of this event at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, which includes a celebration of the 175th anniversary of California’s statehood and the 250th anniversary of our nation. This expansive showcase of 204 paintings and sculptures is selected from hundreds of entries submitted by current qualified California Art Club members for review by a panel of art experts and leading artists. The final collection spotlights today’s most exemplary works by both renowned and emerging artists.
Virtual Gallery of all artwork on display
Location: Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University - Free parking is available in the Old Towne West parking structure, located at 130 N. Lemon Street, one block east of the Hilbert Museum. You may also take the Metrolink train to Orange Station, which is next to the museum.
Founded in 1909, the California Art Club (CAC) is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization built on the foundation of promoting and supporting contemporary-traditional fine art. As one of the oldest, largest, and most active art organizations in the country, the California Art Club is committed to keeping the traditional arts and its time-honored skills alive. With fourteen chapters and members throughout the world, CAC offers a variety of thought-provoking exhibitions, engaging educational programs, and expansive online resources for historical and contemporary art research.
All Gold Medal Exhibition artwork will be available for acquisition. The California Art Club will process all sales for the duration of the exhibition.
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.
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
In Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo
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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.