»Events and Exhibitions
Experiences that Connect and Inspire
Throughout the year, you'll have opportunities to connect with classmates, faculty,
alumni, and visiting professionals through a range of events and exhibitions. Present
your work, gain insight from guest speakers and symposiums, explore gallery exhibitions,
and engage in conversations that deepen your understanding of art history. These experiences
enrich your education while helping you build lasting connections within the Art History
community and beyond.
Art History Garden Party
To foster camaraderie, you'll have the opportunity to connect with your classmates and professors at our annual Fall and Spring Art History Garden Parties. These gatherings are a highlight of the semester, offering a beautiful setting to celebrate the program, build community, and create meaningful connections beyond the classroom.
Art History Garden Party
To foster camaraderie, you'll have the opportunity to connect with your classmates and professors at our annual Fall and Spring Art History Garden Parties. These gatherings are a highlight of the semester, offering a beautiful setting to celebrate the program, build community, and create meaningful connections beyond the classroom.
Art History Garden Party
To foster camaraderie, you'll have the opportunity to connect with your classmates and professors at our annual Fall and Spring Art History Garden Parties. These gatherings are a highlight of the semester, offering a beautiful setting to celebrate the program, build community, and create meaningful connections beyond the classroom.
Art History Thesis Presentation
As a senior, you'll participate in the Art History Senior Thesis Presentation Day in May of your graduating year. During this event, you'll present your year-long research project to the Chapman community, sharing your work and insights with faculty, classmates, family, and friends.
Class Led Initiatives
Class Led Initiatives
In addition, you'll participate in a variety of class initiatives that culminate in
public events, including student-led curatorial projects, gallery exhibitions, and
community engagement experiences.
Art History
In addition, you'll participate in a variety of class initiatives that culminate in
public events, including student-led curatorial projects, gallery exhibitions, and
community engagement experiences.
Art History
In addition, you'll participate in a variety of class initiatives that culminate in
public events, including student-led curatorial projects, gallery exhibitions, and
community engagement experiences.
Visual Thinker Lecture Series
Gardner DeFranceaux
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Sara Hendren
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Ivellisse Morales
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Karla Diaz
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
La Times American Monument
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Laura Mackey
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Meredith Hall
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Ross Ho
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Sasha Samochina
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
Tanya By
The Visual Thinkers Lecture Series gives you direct access to renowned artists, designers,
and art historians, deepening your understanding of visual culture. These lectures
inspire you to think creatively, explore the interdisciplinary nature of creativity,
and see how your work connects to the wider world. Chosen by faculty and students, every speaker is an active professional dedicated
to advancing creativity in society. The series encourages you to look beyond your
own work, discover fresh ideas, and explore new career paths. Recent scholars and artists include: April Bey, Mark Steger, Nancy Baker Cahill, Amy
Adler, Ken Gonzales-Day, Monique van Genderen, Dr. Nizan Shaked, Rachel Mason, Curtis
Santiago, A.L. Steiner, Andrea Bowers, and Zachary Drucker.
The Escalette Permanent Art Collection
The Escalette Permanent Art Collection
The Escalette Collection is Chapman’s “museum without walls,” where modern and contemporary artwork is displayed throughout campus in hallways, public spaces, and study areas. The Collection will support your class learning and research through tours of the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions, and access to artworks. Student opportunities include working with the Collection as a collections assistant, volunteering as an art ambassador, contributing to the acquisitions process, and helping curate physical and virtual exhibitions.
Guggenheim Gallery
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom.
As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student
exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage
with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary
culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time,
you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections
that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.
Guggenheim Gallery
The Guggenheim Gallery is your opportunity to experience art beyond the classroom. As the university’s professional exhibition space, it brings renowned artists, student exhibitions, and community collaborations to campus throughout the year. You'll engage with new ideas, discover emerging voices, and see firsthand how artists shape contemporary culture. Through partnerships with organizations like Getty's Pacific Standard Time, you'll be part of influential conversations in the art world while building connections that enrich your own creative journey.






























