Inside Art Articles

131 - Jan / Feb 26

Cabinets of Wonder

Cabinets of Wonder: The Art of Ralph Allen Massey Currently on view at the Hilbert Museum of California Art, Cabinets of Wonder: The Art of Ralph Allen Massey, is an exhibition that captures the irreverent imagination of one of Southern California’s most distinctive and enduring... Read More →

Cabinets of Wonder: The Art of Ralph Allen Massey Currently on view at the Hilbert Museum of California Art, Cabinets of Wonder: The Art of Ralph Allen Massey, is an exhibition that captures the irreverent... Read More →

130 - Nov / Dec 25

Hilbert Museum of California Art

"Side by Side" A Dialog Between Two Great Collections

At the Hilbert Museum of California Art in Orange, two remarkable art collections come together in a unique visual conversation. “Side by Side: Paintings from the Bank of America Collection and the Hilbert Collection” (on view through January 25, 2026) pairs masterworks by leading California... Read More →

At the Hilbert Museum of California Art in Orange, two remarkable art collections come together in a unique visual conversation. “Side by Side: Paintings from the Bank of America Collection and the Hilbert Collection” (on... Read More →

129 - Sep / Oct 25

Hilbert Museum of California Art

Famous Restaurants in Edo: Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints from Mie Gallery

What did “going out” look like in Edo—19th century Tokyo—before food blogs and Instagram? The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University answers that question, plating up a feast of rare ukiyo e woodblock prints in “Famous Restaurants in Edo: Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints from... Read More →

What did “going out” look like in Edo—19th century Tokyo—before food blogs and Instagram? The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University answers that question, plating up a feast of rare ukiyo e woodblock... Read More →

128 - Jul / Aug 25

Hilbert Museum Takes the Spotlight

at the Pageant of the Masters

Hilbert Museum of California Art One of Orange County’s most beloved summer traditions—the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach—is shining its footlights on Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum of California Art this year. In a unique and thrilling collaboration, the Pageant will present five works... Read More →

Hilbert Museum of California Art One of Orange County’s most beloved summer traditions—the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach—is shining its footlights on Chapman University’s Hilbert Museum of California Art this year. In a... Read More →

127 - May / Jun 25

Hilbert Museum

California's Golden Coast Comes to Life in Art

For generations, artists have been captivated by the breathtaking beauty and dynamic energy of California’s coastline. From the sunlit beaches of Southern California to the rugged shores of the north, painters have used both watercolor and oil to portray the Pacific’s many moods. Now on... Read More →

For generations, artists have been captivated by the breathtaking beauty and dynamic energy of California’s coastline. From the sunlit beaches of Southern California to the rugged shores of the north, painters have used both watercolor... Read More →

126 - Mar / Apr 25

Artist, John Kosta

Paintings are an Ode to an Overlooked River

The Los Angeles River has been a vital lifeline for the City of Los Angeles and its region, shaping the city’s development and culture. Historically, the natural river and its ebbs and flows served as a crucial water source for indigenous communities and early settlers.... Read More →

The Los Angeles River has been a vital lifeline for the City of Los Angeles and its region, shaping the city’s development and culture. Historically, the natural river and its ebbs and flows served as... Read More →

125 - Jan / Feb 25

Hilbert Museum

Presents "Picturing Paradise, Gordon McClelland's Orange Box Labels Exhibition

Back in the 1880s, if you were a middle class or wealthy person on the East Coast or in the Midwestern United States, you were probably a new customer for a sweet, golden bounty suddenly flowing by train from California: citrus fruits. With the construction... Read More →

Back in the 1880s, if you were a middle class or wealthy person on the East Coast or in the Midwestern United States, you were probably a new customer for a sweet, golden bounty suddenly... Read More →

124 - Nov / Dec 24

Timothy J. Clark

A Journey Through Art & Time

Painter Timothy J. Clark is an artist always on the move—both physically and creatively. His works reflect a deep engagement with place, capturing the essence of a location through a painterly lens that mixes realism with emotional expression. His extraordinary talent is in the spotlight... Read More →

Painter Timothy J. Clark is an artist always on the move—both physically and creatively. His works reflect a deep engagement with place, capturing the essence of a location through a painterly lens that mixes realism... Read More →

123 - Sep / Oct 24

Hilbert Museum of California Art

Showcasing the Best of the Best

As you enter the California Art Club’s 113th Annual Gold Medal exhibition, currently on view (through October 26) at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, you can’t help but notice the majestic life-sized lion sculpture that lounges on a long pedestal, seeming... Read More →

As you enter the California Art Club’s 113th Annual Gold Medal exhibition, currently on view (through October 26) at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, you can’t help but notice the majestic... Read More →

122 - Jul / Aug 24

Hilbert Museum of California Art

Same Place, Another Time: Views of Orange county

The beauty of Orange County and the essence of its people, places and particularities are in focus in the current exhibition “Same Place, Another Time: Views of Orange County” at the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University. The show, one of 10 exhibitions... Read More →

The beauty of Orange County and the essence of its people, places and particularities are in focus in the current exhibition “Same Place, Another Time: Views of Orange County” at the Hilbert Museum of California... Read More →