THE CALIFORNIA ART CLUB'S ANNUAL GOLD MEDAL EXHIBITIONS

The First Annual Exhibition
January 31 - February 11, 1911

Held in the Blanchard Gallery
10th and Figueroa Streets
Hotel Ivins, Los Angeles, California

Reception: Evening of Monday, January 30th, 1911

The original exhibition catalogue [whereabouts unknown] cover was illustrated with a drawing of eucalyptus trees, done by Ralph Fullerton Mocine. The exhibition was open for viewing during the week, free of charge, from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

[Note: This list is accurate, but not necessarily complete. There are others mentioned as being a part of the exhibit but are not specifically named. -Ed.]

Exhibiting Artist
Work(s) Exhibited

ANDERSON, Antony

 3 studies (at least one of a head)
AUSTIN, Charles Percy Surf and Fog - monotype
  Summer Morning Surf - oil

AVERY, Kenneth Newell

 portraits and figure studies
BISCHOFF, Franz A. florals and landscapes

BORG, Carl Oscar

 Halcyon Days - oil
CONNER, Albert Clinton Sunshine and Mist - oil
  Manhattan Beach - oil
COSTELLO, Val 2 landscapes
JOHNSON, Frederick Brother - clay, plus "several" oils (symbolistic figures)
KILPATRICK, Aaron E. Sycamores
  Sespe Canyon
LIDDELL, Frank R. 2 watercolors
MANBERT, R. B. Sketch

MANNHEIM, Jean

 figures/portraits and landscapes
MINER, Frederick R. Point Fermin from the Malibu - oil
MOCINE, Ralph Fullerton Sketch - oil

PUTHUFF, Hanson

 landscapes
PUTNAM, Arion Market at Juarez - oil

SMITH, Jack W.

 coastal paintings
WENDT, Julia Bracken sculptures, bas relief portraits and small portrait busts
WENDT, William 5 landscapes

From the 79th CAC Annual pamphlet:
The California Art Club had its first show in the Gallery of the Ivins Apartments, 10th and Figueroa Street from January 31 to February 11. At this show, 64 paintings were exhibited by 19 members. Julia Bracken Wendt was the only woman and only sculptor represented in that initial exhibition of the Club.

Resources:
Los Angeles Times; Sunday Morning-January 29th, 1911, III-14; Antony Anderson, "California Art Club Exhibit."
Los Angeles Times; Sunday Morning-February 5th, 1911, III-16; Antony Anderson, "Art Club Exhibition."

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