The Escalette Permanent Collection of Art

The Escalette Permanent Collection of Art Rather than being housed in a museum or gallery, The Escalette Collection of Art is displayed throug

Phyllis and Ross Escalette became interested in the art displayed at Chapman, and were intrigued by its accessibility to both the campus and local communities and its potential as an educational and cultural resource. The Escalettes established an endowment for the collection, and in 2010, it was dedicated and renamed the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art in honor of their gen

erosity. Funds generated by the Escalette Permanent Art Collection Endowment continue to support the operation and expansion of the collection. Beckman Hall is home to a large selection of works from the Escalette Collection, where it is seen by students, faculty, and visitors every day. The art is also displayed throughout campus, including Moulton Hall, 633 W. Palm, and the Harry and Diane Rinker Health Science Campus in Irvine.

Meet our 2026 summer interns Hailie and Dehusa!This summer Hailie and Dehusa will be working on collections management, ...
06/17/2026

Meet our 2026 summer interns Hailie and Dehusa!

This summer Hailie and Dehusa will be working on collections management, research, and curation projects!

Welcome to the Escalette!

05/25/2026

This semester has officially come to an end ✨

We did so many things this semester! Fun fact: we averaged one event every week! Absolutely insane. 😱

Thank you for following us through this chaotic journey! Be on the lookout for fun content in the summer. ☀️💌

05/07/2026

A new exhibition is here!!! 🎉

Chromatopia is a student-curated exhibition using pieces from the Escalette Collection including artists like Roy Lichtenstein, Phung Huynh, Inna Ray, and so much more! 🖍️

Chromatopia reflects the themes + concepts discussed in AH 350: Chromophobia/Chromophilia, taught by Dr. Amy Buono. 🎨

A big thank you to everyone who helped to install the show, including !

Shoutout the DCI LAB once again, for helping with the gorgeous vinyls!

And a generous thank you to Doy and Dee Henley for their support of the galleria! 💌

05/01/2026

Another silly reel for a silly Friday 😝

I think it’s safe to say that we like doing our jobs 😉

04/24/2026

Untitled by Susan Greer needed a box, so what did we do? We make a box! 📦

Small tasks like these are a great way for student workers to problem solve and get hands on experience in collections care! 🧹

If you’re wondering about what a collections assistant does, this is one of those things! (You should totally apply for the summer position!) 👀

04/20/2026

Need a study break? 📚

Look no further than the Bloomberg App! It’s free and you get behind-the-scenes access to museums and collections just like the Escalette! 👀

Download today to learn about the sculptures on campus and Sensation on the third floor of Beckman from a variety of students and faculty! 🗣️🌟

04/15/2026

We took a trip to MOCA to see their incredible MONUMENTS exhibition!

Special thanks to for co-sponsoring the trip! 💌

Highly recommend going before it’s closes in early May!

12/08/2025

We cannot believe the semester is coming to a close 🥺

Here’s a quick look at everything we did!

Thank you all for making this semester so amazing! 🫶

12/03/2025

You might have seen CATS looking at artwork of CATS, but have you seen DOGS looking at artwork of DOGS??? 🐶👀👀👀

*No dogs were harmed in the making of this video, they were just unimpressed 🤷‍♀️*

12/01/2025

THERE IS ONLY 12 DAYS LEFT TO PURCHASE OUR CANDLE!!! 🔊🚨

Check the link in our bio for more information! 🕯️

With every purchase, St. Brown & Co. will generously donate 25% of sales to the Escalette Collection to support their work with Chapman students!!! 💌

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