For more than a century, the California Art Club has promoted the merits of traditional art forms by championing painting and sculpture created using classical art skills. The Annual Gold Medal Exhibition was and continues to be the most vital platform for demonstrating the best of the realist genre. To celebrate the 115th installment of this storied exhibition and to celebrate the 175th anniversary 0f California statehood, noted art historian Jean Stern will discuss the legacy of California Art and the great works that have helped shape the rich history of the state. His fully illustrated talk will focus on exploring works created by California Artists including some historical members of the California Art Club. Images: Jean Stern Opening Lecture, Bowers Museum, 2023 What: Happy Birthday California: 175 Years of Great Art – Lecture with Jean Stern Date & Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Cost: $12.51 (incl. $2.51 Fee) Location: The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, 167 North Atchison Street Orange, California 92866 RSVP HERE This is an educational program of the 115th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, on view at The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University from June 14 to September 13, 2026.
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