Body of the World: The Californian Landscapes of Inna Jane Ray
The Escalette Permanent Art Collection is thrilled to present Body of the World: The Californian Landscapes of Inna Jane Ray, a solo exhibition highlighting the contemplative vision of California artist Inna Jane Ray. This exhibition will be displayed in the Burra Community Room at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University from March
A History of the Escalette Collection
You may be familiar with the Escalette Collection of Art, Chapman University’s “museum without walls,” but have you ever wondered how it began and how contemporary art came to be displayed throughout campus? The history of the Escalette Collection is intertwined with the development of the university’s art program and the transformation of public art
Interdisciplinarity: Creating a Guide to Inna Ray's Nature, Art, and Poetry
During this past interterm, Doris Liss (Art History, English ’27) completed a Research Assistantship at the Escalette Collection of Art. She devoted her time to researching Escalette artist, Inna Jane Ray, and creating an interactive self-guided tour booklet that will be used in an upcoming exhibition Body of the World: The Californian Landscapes of Inna
A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting: The Escalette Edition
During this past interterm, Helene Vlok (Art History, Business Administration ’26) completed an internship at the Escalette Collection of Art. She spent most of her time creating the episodes for this year’s “The Artist is Present” podcast, the Escalette Collection’s special series hosted by Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast. The latest episodes will be released
Echoes in the Mirror
In response to Wilkinson College’s 2024 Engaging the World Initiative, Leading the Conversation on Gender and Sexuality, students worked collaboratively to curate a new exhibition of Escalette Collection artwork titled Echoes in the Mirror. The exhibition is located in the first floor hallway in Roosevelt Hall and will be on display until November 2025. The
COVER-UP: The Censorship of Art about Gender and Sexuality
Micol Hebron, Associate Professor of Art, is a video and performance artist who has been making work in Los Angeles for over 15 years. As part of Wilkinson College’s 2024 Engaging the World initiative, leading the conversation on gender and sexuality, Hebron lectured on the censorship of art about gender and sexuality. She began
Catherine Opie on Bearing Witness
On October 2nd, photographer and educator Catherine Opie took the audience on a journey through her body of work, beginning with the first photograph she took at nine years old through to the present. The event was part of Wilkinson College’s Engaging the World: Leading the Conversation on Gender & Sexuality and was also the
"The Artist is Present" - 2024 Podcast Series
The Escalette Collection of Art is thrilled to share the second season of “The Artist is Present,” a mini podcast series hosted by Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast. In this series, students interview Escalette Collection artists, asking questions about their artwork, career, and interests. You can find “The Artist is Present” wherever you listen to podcasts
Escalette Collection Ekphrasis Poetry Competition
During the Spring 2024 semester, the Escalette Collection of Art and the Department of English’s Creative Writing Program collaborated to host an Ekphrasis Poetry Competition. Undergraduate and graduate students were invited to submit ekphrasis poetry in any style inspired by artwork from the Escalette Collection on display in Smith Hall and Roosevelt Hall, the home
Summer Intern Reflection - Bella Marinos
Bella Marinos (Psychology major, Studio Art minor ’24) was a Summer 2024 Intern at the Escalette Collection of Art. Below are her thoughts about spending the summer with the Escalette Collection. My internship began on a hot and humid June morning. I made the mistake of wearing a plaid wool blazer in an attempt to