At the core of the Escalette Collection’s mission is a commitment to making art as accessible as possible. External loans support this goal by allowing the Collection to be shared with institutions and communities beyond Chapman’s campus. This fall semester, the Escalette Collection loaned artwork to two Southern California institutions for exhibitions that introduced new
When you think of the Escalette Collection of Art – or any museum – the first thing that probably comes to mind is all the artwork on display. As the Collections Manager of the Escalette Collection, a large portion of my day is devoted to coordinating, and maintaining the nearly 500 artworks on view –
The third floor hallway of Beckman Hall is home to a new exhibition featuring paintings, prints, collages, and embroidery by Steve Roden. This exhibition was curated by Nicole Nguyen (’27) and Rylie Shimabukuro (’26) during their Summer 2025 Internship with the Escalette Collection. As part of this project, they also created an activity booklet designed
The Escalette Collection of Art is thrilled to share the third 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
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
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
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
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
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
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