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Curious to know what part the Painters’ Club of Los Angeles had in creating the CAC, or who held the office of CAC President the most? What famous persons have been members over the years? Click the links below to find out more about the colorful and fascinating history of the California Art Club, founded 1909. The Painters’ Club of Los AngelesIncludes the full membership roster for the Painters’ Club of Los Angeles (1906-1909) as well as notes from their handwritten minutes and exhibitions; explains how and why the PCLA re-formed as the CAC. Rebirth and Early YearsThe founding of the California Art Club (1909); includes chronological notes about early meetings, exhibitions and when individual members first became involved. Presidents of the CACComprehensive listings including photos, samples of their work, bios, memberships and more. The CAC Bulletins (1925-1994)A listing of all of the bulletins that the CAC produced from 1925-1994, including details from each issue. Chronology of the CAC100+ years of the California Art Club, founded 1909. Early Los AngelesAn on-going project that explores early Los Angeles art clubs, museums, local art galleries, art schools and more. The Annual Plein Air Painting Events at Mission San Juan Capistrano (1995-2003)A total of nine week-long paint-outs and exhibitions were held by the CAC in conjunction with the mission. Details include participating artists, jurors, and award winners. Historic Membership RosterAn on-going project to document all of the club’s past members since its inception in 1909. Honorary Life Members“The highest honor the Club can bestow on any member,” this list includes author Tom Wolfe, statesman Sir Winston Churchill, philanthropist Aline Barnsdall and numerous others. The Annual Gold Medal ExhibitionsBegun in 1911, over half of our Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibitions are listed completely, including exhibiting artists, artworks, as well as awards given; more recent years include images of the works. The Gold MedalsThe history of the CAC medals and the artists who created them. Special AwardsGiven to major supporters of the Club each year; includes the CAC Centennial Award, Man/Woman of the Year, and The Wendt Awards. Past CAC ExhibitionsIncludes all other exhibitions held at different venues – from the Weisman Museum at Pepperdine in recent years, to the Hollyhock House Opening in 1927, and further back to the Spring Exhibitions held within the first decade of the club’s existence. The Annual Sights and Sounds of Santa Ana Exhibitions (1997-2003)Seven consecutive exhibitions were held at the Bowers Museum. Initially focusing on Santa Ana, they later broadened to include all of Southern California. Details include participating artists, jurors, and award winners.
Articles Covering CAC History (By Author’s Last Name)
A Brief History of the CAC
by Elaine Adams, CAC Executive Director by Peter Adams, CAC President by Susan Landauer, Ph.D. by David T. Leary, Ph.D. by Eric Merrell, CAC Historian by Eric Merrell, CAC Historian by Eric Merrell, CAC Historian
The First Black American Art Exhibit in Los Angeles, 1929
by Eric Merrell, CAC Historian by Eric Merrell, CAC Historian by Eric Merrell, CAC Historian by Eric Merrell, CAC Historian by William Francis Vreeland, CAC Director of Public Relations (1933) Contains details about CAC exhibitions, essays on the club and more. |
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