A Museum Without Walls: How the Escalette Collection Inspires All Corners of Chapman
Here at Chapman University, art is not confined to galleries. Art lives in our hallways, courtyards, classrooms, and study spaces. The Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art, known as Chapman’s “museum without walls,” is a unique and dominant presence on campus. But beyond its aesthetic appeal, it actively shapes how students across all
A Celebration of the Escalette Collection's Female Artists
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, it is important to honor women’s achievements, resilience, and creativity throughout history. This celebration is especially significant in the art world, as female artists have historically been marginalized and overlooked within mainstream portrayals. The Phyllis & Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art, an academic unit of Wilkinson
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