The Mosaic Magazine article, There’s Plenty of Significant Contemporary Jewish Art Hiding in Plain Sight that we have linked to HERE is exceptional and a “must read”. Its artist/author Richard McBee has written the most cogent analysis of both those who would apologize for, or diminish the role of Jewish Art, and those of us who in contrast, value highly the role that Jewish cultural and intellectual sources play in shaping our present day Jewish creativity.
LINK TO ARTICLE > CLICK BUTTON/BELOW
I find this article courageous as it takes on an institution as established as the Jewish Museum in New York. In contrast to the Jewish Museum’s fear of being “too Jewish”, the article posits a vibrant movement of contemporary Jewish artists which is “hiding in plain sight”. I agree with this analysis whole heartedly and feel we should be very proud that the JAI is cited as an important part of this resurgence of art that reflects on Jewish identity and expression. I greatly admire this profound and passionate article for its principled stand and its eloquent articulation of our values. Thank you, Richard McBee.
I hope you are all making use of these early Summer days to develop your own thoughts and artwork. In other words, I hope you are deeply engaged in your own work or presenting the work of others, so that Jewish culture will encompass and reflect our deepest convictions and beliefs without apology.
We are very busy planning our Fall exhibition at USC Hillel which will be part of our participation in the Jerusalem Biennale 2019. Our very gifted and committed curator Sagi Rafael is in the final stages of shaping both our Jerusalem and Los Angeles-based participation in the Biennale. I promise many more details in our Summer Newsletter.
Meanwhile, a very happy belated change of seasons,
RUTH WEISBERG PRESIDENT • JEWISH ARTISTS INITIATIVE
Dear Ruth,
See below the article by Edmon Rodman about the JAI exhibit at PUP.
It's the third article... CLICK HERE or the image below.
Best,
Georgia Freedman-Harvey
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An Exhibition of Artworks by the Jewish Artists Initiative
The Pico Union Project
1153 Valencia Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Jewish Artists Initiative was invited to exhibit at the the Pico Union Project as part of the launch their exhibition program. The exhibition is dedicated to Pico Union’s Jewish principle to love your neighbor as yourself. JAI members share their interpretation of what defines a neighborhood, a neighbor or a sense of community through their artwork.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Shula Singer Arbel • Bill Aron • Lorraine Bubar • Isaac Brynjegard-Bialik • Rhea Carmi • Stacie Chaiken • Pam Farkas • Lorin Fife • Susan Gesundheit • Barry Gordon • Lucie Hinden • Gilah Yelin Hirsch • Rachelle Mark • Randi Matuschevitz • Sarah Pavsner Mael • Marleene Rubenstein • Ruth Weisberg • Jana Zimmer
Dear Friends and Fellow Artists, I am very excited to let you know that I have a booth at the Contemporary Crafts Market in Pasadena June 7, 8, 9. This is a juried art fair, and I was thrilled to be asked to participate.
With over 400 booths it should be fun day of art and I hope I will see you there.
Warmly, Pam
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Contemporary Craft Market – Booth #410
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green Street, Pasadena, 91101
For more info: http://craftsource.net/
310-285-3655
CAROL GOLDMARK • From My Garden #1 / Flowers Appear On The Earth
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The Zena & Pauline Gatov Gallery
on the Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus
PRESENTS
CAROL GOLDMARK & RAPHAELE COHEN-BACRY
An Exhibition of Oil Paintings
Open now through June 23, 2019
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Jewish Federation Campus
One Sommer Way
3801 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
Drawing with the Masters
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The J. Paul Getty Museum Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Join this museum guided experience led by Zhenya Gershman, an artist and art historian, which will leave you inspired and illuminated. Each session is unique as participants explore the symbolism of select masterpieces as well as engage in short drawing exercises meant to improve the ability to see and appreciate art in a deeper way.
HOW KABBALAH REIMAGINES GOD: INFINITY, DIVINE NOTHINGNESS, AND THE RETURN OF THE GODDESS
Hosted by JAI Artist Zhenya Gershman
Sunday, June 9, 2019
4:00 PM 6:00 PM
Project AWE studio
Brentwood 90049, California (map)
In this talk the noted spiritual teacher, Daniel Matt, will explore the radical ideas of Kabbalah. Among these are Ein Sof (God as Infinity), Ayin (Divine Nothingness, or No-thingness), and Shekhinah (the feminine dimension of God).
Project AWE (Aesthetics of Western Esotericism) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on a mission dedicated to exploring connections between Western esotericism and the arts.
JAI member Sagi Refael, owner and curator of IAILA (Israeli Art In Los Angeles) presents a solo exhibition by Tel Aviv-based artist, Dror Yisrael Hemed.
Hemed is known for his luscious and magnetic portrait paintings based on men and women he has personal relations with, alongside snap photographs he takes in public spaces, transforming them into intimate and vivid representations of enigmatic and subtle beauty.
The exhibition is held in conjunction with the city of Los Angeles LGBT Heritage Month, and as part of the Department of Cultural Affairs official programing.
AMERICAN GUILD OF JUDAIC ART
WORKING ARTIST, EMERGING ARTIST AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
In furtherance of its mission “to establish a community for those who are inspired to fulfill the commandment of Hiddur Mitzvah by creating, collecting and exhibiting Jewish Art,” the American Guild of Judaic Art has established and funded the following grants:
A Working Artist Grant of $1000
open to artists with six (6) or more years of professional experience
An Educational Grant of $750
open to artists and teaching artists with six (6) or more years of professional experience
An Emerging Artist Grant of $750
open to artists with five (5) or less years of professional experience
