About this Event
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 commemorate the 175th anniversary of 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.
What: Jean Stern Lecture: Happy Birthday California! 175 Years of Great Art
Date & Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, 167 North Atchison Street, Orange, California 92866
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hilbert Museum of California Art, 167 North Atchison Street, Orange, United States
USD 12.51












