Celebrating Women’s History Month A spotlight on the works of Jessica Rath and Jenny Yurshansky.
According to a story by Pliny the Elder, a Roman writer from the first century C.E., the first drawing ever made was a portrait of a lover by a woman named Dibutades. After tracing the silhouette on the wall, Dibutades’ father created a clay model of the drawing. To no surprise, in Pliny the Elder’s
Museum from Home Visit our exhibitions digitally!
Are you in need of entertainment at home while practicing social distancing? Wilkinson College and the Escalette Collection of Art are here to help! Click on the links below to explore our current and some of our past exhibitions. Creativity After Combat February 3 – August 21, 2020 Henley Galleria, Argyros Forum, Second Floor This
Art Ambassadors at the Parent Spring Summit
On February 21st, the Escalette Collection Student Art Ambassadors participated in the Parent Spring Summit by giving art tours to parents and students. The day started with a tour of the outdoor sculptures on campus given by Alyson Brandes and Haley Teves. The sculptures share a theme of movement and ever-changing perspectives. The tour group
Love to Hate Love The Escalette Collection is so over Valentine's Day
“Finally! Valentine’s Day is over,” You say. Time to eat the rest of the discounted chocolates you bought from Target and pretend that your single status on Facebook doesn’t bother you. You’re still trying to forget all the sappy Instagram posts that plagued you all twenty-four hours of the 14th (and even some on the
Celebrating Black History Month Black artists in the Escalette Collection
In honor of Black History Month, the Escalette Permanent Collection of Art would like to highlight some of the incredible Black artists in our collection. Maya Freelon Asante Maya Freelon Asante is an award-winning African American artist who is best known for her lively, colorful sculptures that sometimes combine printwork with photography. Freelon’s work was
Creativity After Combat Prints that reflect the veteran experience
The Escalette Collection is proud to announce our Spring 2020 exhibition: Creativity After Combat February 3rd – August 31st, 2020 Henley Galleria, Argyros Forum, Second Floor This exhibition honors veterans, past and present, and explores the unique ability of visual art to capture aspects of the veteran experience. It is not widely appreciated that many
Holiday Greetings from the Escalette Collection of Art
Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings from the Escalette Permanent Collection of Art! 2019 has been an exciting year for the Escalette Collection! Here are some of the highlights: A generous gift from the Ellingson Family allowed us to develop our ceramics collection by purchasing seminal works by prestigious ceramicists based in southern California. Our Spring 2019 exhibition, New
Honoring LGBTQIA+ Artists in the Escalette Collection Celebrating Chapman's LGBTQIA+ History Month
To celebrate Chapman University’s LGBTQIA+ History Month, the Escalette Permanent Collection of Art would like to highlight some of the amazing artists in our collection who are a part of, or contribute to, the LGBTQIA+ communities. Their works shine a light on LGBTQIA+ experiences and invite the viewer to critically consider gender norms and social
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month Featured Artists from the Escalette Collection
To celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, the Art Collections Department would like to highlight some of the amazing Latinx artists in the Escalette Collection whose work has impacted American art and culture, and enriches the experiences of students, staff, faculty, and visitors on Chapman University’s campus. Ana Serrano Ana Serrano is a first generation Mexican American
A Week of Museum Explorations The Art Collections staff visits exhibitions of artists in Escalette Collection
The Art Collections Staff had an exciting week! Our team visited both the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Laguna Art Museum to see works by artists featured in the Escalette Collection of Art. On Monday, September 16th, we took a trip to Los Angeles to visit LACMA to explore “Mary Corse, A