
Pageant re-creation of one of Hilbert Collection works “Monday at the Crab Cooker” by Bradford J. Salamon.
(Photo Courtesy of Christopher Allwine)
The Laguna Beach Independent | LB Indy Staff
The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University and the Pageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach have announced a 2025 collaboration celebrating the depth and diversity of California art.
This partnership, inspired by the Pageant’s upcoming theme, “Gold Coast: Treasures of California,” will spotlight five works from the Hilbert Museum’s renowned collection. These pieces will be brought to life onstage during the Pageant’s summer run from July 5 to August 30, making the museum one of the most prominently featured institutions in this year’s production, alongside Hearst Castle and Waterman’s Plaza in Dana Point.
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