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California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica was pleased to present selected watercolors by outstanding artists who were members of the California Water Color Society between 1921 and 1971. Many of these artists were either on the board of directors or served as jurors for Society exhibitions during that 50-year period of time.

Founding members were all established, professional artists. Their stated goal in forming the CWCS was to elevate the watercolor medium “to the dignity it enjoyed under such great cultures as those of China and Persia”.

After 1971, when larger numbers of artists from other parts of America joined the CWCS, the board and members chose to change the Society name to the National Watercolor Society. That name is used to this day to identify the Society.

This exhibition was curated by Gordon T. McClelland for the Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, the originating exhibition site.

Opening Reception: July 9, 2022, 3pm - 5pm

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The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University presented this show of selected works from the critically acclaimed Southern California artist, whose lively, layered and textured paintings and drawings include portraits, cityscapes, and images of food and vintage objects.

Says art critic Peter Frank of Salamon's work, "His embrace of his subject matter is both spiritual and corporeal. His regard for the world is Whitmanesque in its breadth and its constant joy, and he subjects his considerable artistic skills to the vastness and diversity of that regard."

Opening Night Party: February 26, 2022, 6pm - 8:30pm

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This exhibition at The Hilbert Museum of California Art of Chapman presented select watercolors by outstanding artists who were members between 1921 and 1971, when the organization was known as the California Water Color Society. Many of these artists were either on the board of directors or served as jurors for Society exhibitions during that 50-year period of time.

Founding members were all established, professional artists. Their stated goal in forming the CWCS was to elevate the watercolor medium “to the dignity it enjoyed under such great cultures as those of China and Persia”.

After 1971, when larger numbers of artists from other parts of America joined the CWCS, the board and members chose to change the Society name to the National Watercolor Society. That name is used to this day to identify the Society.

Opening Night Party: February 26, 2022, 6pm - 8:30pm

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The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University presented this retrospective of artwork by San Francisco artist Henrietta Berk, noted for her bold palette and forms. Berk's work contributed to the Bay Area Figurative Movement of the mid-20th century.

A book about the artist: In Living Color, The Art & Life of Henrietta Berk was recently published by Cool Titles.

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The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University presented Los Angeles Area Scene Paintings in an extended exhibition.

Several years ago, Mark and Janet Hilbert came up with the idea to produce an exhibition featuring scene paintings of the Los Angeles area. All the works of the Los Angeles area would be selected from their personal collection and from paintings they gifted Chapman University.

That idea came to fruition with this exhibition which depicted the Los Angeles County environment during the past 150 years, through the eyes of a large number of talented artists who lived in this region, including: Emil Kosa, Jr., Hardie Gramatky, Charles Payzant, Dorothy Sklar, George Gibson, Mary Blair, Lee Blair, Millard Sheets, Barse Miller, Paul Sample, Ben Abril, Roger Kuntz, Suong Yangchareon, Bradford Salamon, Ralph Hulett, Rex Brandt, Milford Zornes, Edward Biberman, Joseph Weisman, Paul Julian, John Bohnenberger, Oscar Van Young, and more.

Also included in this exhibition were fruit crate labels, post cards, brochures, and other ephemera depicting Los Angeles paintings from the late 19th Century to mid-20th Century.

The opening reception for this exhibition was held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 6pm to 8pm.

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California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica proudly presented On the Road: Paintings by Suong Yangchareon.

The exhibition showcased the extraordinary artwork of this artist who depicts ordinary California scenes with a heightened feeling of anticipation, in the photorealistic style of art.

A free, opening reception was held on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 6 to 9 pm.

The museum is located at 2612 Main Street in Santa Monica, California. Call (310) 392-8537 or email calmuseum@earthlink.net

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The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University presented Bay Area Scene Paintings. This exhibition depicted the diverse and beautiful cityscapes and landscapes of San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area in more than 70 paintings by renowned California artists, including: Jade Fon Woo, Ralph Hulett, George Post, Jack Laycox, Sun Ying, Ken Potter, Lee Blair, Suong Yangchareon, and many others.

An opening reception for this exhibition was held on Saturday, October 27 from 6pm to 8pm.

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On Saturday, January 19 at 4pm, Gordon T. McClelland delivered a PowerPoint presentation and talk on this exhibition.

After his presentation, copies of the Bay Area Scene Paintings catalog were made available for purchase and signing by Gordon and Austin McClelland, co-authors and designers of the catalog.

The publication includes full-color images and information about each painting in the exhibition.