In response to Wilkinson College’s 2025 Engaging the World Initiative, Leading the Conversation on the Environment and Building Resilient Futures, students worked collaboratively to curate a new exhibition of Escalette Collection artwork titled Rooted in Heart. The exhibition is located in the first floor hallway in Roosevelt Hall and will be on display until June 5, 2026.
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 –
As an art ambassador for the past two years, the Escalette Summer Internship was always on my radar, but I never jumped to apply. This past spring, wanting an internship lined up for the summer before senior year, I saw the Escalette post its application – and that began a wonderful summer to remember. Before
Born in 1977 in Inglewood, California, Cara Romero is a Chemehuevi artist in the Escalette Collection. She is known mainly for her photographs that document Indigenous perspectives and challenge Eurocentrism. Her work is supported by years of research, which uncovers long-lost histories of Indigenous culture due to colonization and discrimination. Besides the five pieces in
What makes you feel “at home?” It could be an object, a place, or people that others can overlook, but they bring so much comfort and shape us into who we are. In these times of uncertainty, it is these things that we seek to ground ourselves amidst the chaotic turmoil. Here is a collection
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