Chaffey College’s Wignall Museum hosts in-person exhibit

In September, Chaffey College reopened its Wignall Museum for the first time in two years for an in-person presentation.

“Home Edition,” a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures and other works of art, is on exhibit at the museum through Nov. 12.

“Not only are staff and students slowly returning to campus, but so is the community,” Rebecca Trawick, Wignall Museum director, said in a news release. “It just seemed like a great opportunity bring together this diverse group of artists and cultural workers.”

When Chaffey College closed to the public in March 2020, the Wignall shifted all of its events online. The virtual version of “Home Edition” included online talks and workshops, as well as online art exhibitions by students, faculty, alumni and community members.

The in-person exhibit features various works from 32 artists including a 90-foot sculptural fiber piece by Los Angeles artist Amanda Maciel Antunes called “I’ve Got Something to Tell You.” Antunes brought the cloth with her on frequent hiking trips during the pandemic and embroidered it with messages at the top of a mountain.

Texas artist Willie Baronet presents his “We Are

All Homeless” project, an installation of cardboard signs that he purchased across 24 cities from people experiencing homelessness, and Chaffey alumna Jody Cavalier presents her “I Want Food” manifesto — a piece to illustrate food insecurity.

The exhibit also includes art by faculty members.

The Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art is on Chaffey College’s Rancho Cucamonga campus, at 5885 Haven Ave. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday or by appointment.

To schedule a visit, contact Rebecca Trawick by emailing rebecca.trawick@chaffey.edu or by calling 909-652-6493.