The Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University will host "The Art of the Simpsons," the first-ever art exhibition dedicated to the iconic animated family. The exhibition, opening November 18, 2026, will feature original illustrations and production cels of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and other Springfield characters, celebrating the show's 39-year history and the museum's 10th anniversary.
This exhibition marks a significant crossover between popular animation and the institutional art world, elevating the production art of a globally influential television series to the status of museum-worthy material. It highlights the Hilbert Museum's focus on California narrative art and its growing collection of animation art, while offering fans a new, curated perspective on the cultural phenomenon of The Simpsons.