113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition

Exhibition Dates
August 20 to October 26, 2024

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Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University
167 N. Atchison Street, Orange, California 92866
hilbertmuseum.org

Since its 1909 inauguration, the California Art Club has been dedicated to promoting and supporting contemporary-traditional fine art by championing paintings and sculptures featuring representational practices. The Annual Gold Medal Exhibition is the most vital platform for demonstrating the best of the realist genre. While participating artists employ time-honored fine art techniques, their featured works in this un-themed exhibition seek to innovate with modern messages that address societal issues from diversity to the environment.

The California Art Club is honored to present the 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition in the recently expanded galleries of the Hilbert Museum. This year’s event represents the third time that the two organizations have collaborated to present this highly anticipated display.

Presenting Sponsors of the 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition include Alyce Williamson.


  • Virtual Exhibition Gallery

    This expansive showcase of 180 paintings and sculptures is selected from hundreds of entries submitted by current qualified California Art Club members for review by a panel of art experts and leading artists. The final collection spotlights today’s most exemplary works by both renowned and up-and-coming artists.

  • Exhibition Catalog

    This publication features artworks by California Art Club artists exhibiting in the 113th installment of the organization's signature event; includes messages from Elaine Adams, Executive Director and CEO of California Art Club; Michael Obermeyer, President of California Art Club; and Mary Platt, Director of the Hilbert Museum. It will be available for sale in the CAC online store after the exhibition opens.

  • Award-Winning Artwork

    The awards to be bestowed include Gold Medals for select genres of work, The Irvine Museum Award and Awards of Excellence from magazine sponsors of the event.

  • Collectors Preview & Artists Reception

    Art enthusiasts will meet the exhibiting artists at the Sunday, August 18 preview for the California Art Club’s 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition and be among the first to view the paintings and sculptures selected for this much-anticipated display. Advanced ticket sales ended August 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

  • Programs

    With the mission to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for traditional fine art and its classical art skills, the California Art Club presents a series of educational programs and events with each Gold Medal Exhibition.

  • Meet the Artists Videos

    Learn more about the exhibiting artists and their works of art juried into the 113th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition.

  • Sponsors

    The California Art Club would like to recognize the generosity of its sponsors for the Gold Medal Exhibition. Without their support the success of our signature event would not have been possible.

  • History of the Gold Medallions

    The history of the gold medallions presented at the Annual Gold Medal Exhibition and the artists who created them.

  • Previous Gold Medal Exhibitions

    Learn more about the rich history of this prestigious exhibition by viewing artwork and other details from previous installments of this event.