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Secularization Breeds Collaboration in “Blessed Are the Artists” Exhibit at Caldwell College

22, Oct 2012

By Elke Reva Sudin Lynne Avadenka, Root Words, 2001. Color lithography, 50 1/8 x 33 3/8 in (127.3 x 84.8 cm) ea. Photo by R.H. Hensleigh. Threatened by secularization in the wake of modernization, members of different religions are joining together to give strength and inspiration to one another, even if their practices, backgrounds, and […]

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VIDEO: In Depth with artist Jacqueline Nicholls – UPDATED

22, Oct 2012

Jewish Art Now presents Jacqueline Nicholls Part One: Judaism & Art from Jewish Art Now on Vimeo.   Jewish Art Now presents Jacqueline Nicholls Part Two: The Kittel Collection from Saul Sudin on Vimeo.   Jewish Art Now presents Jacqueline Nicholls Part Three: The Mourning Kittel from Jewish Art Now on Vimeo. Find out more […]

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Text & Context Opens Oct 11

4, Oct 2012

October 11 6pm Reception with artists 7pm Live Performances 8pm Talkback with Featured Artists 606 West 115 Street, New York, NY

‘The Sexuality Spectrum’ Premieres October 10th

3, Oct 2012

On View September 6, 2012 – June 28, 2013 Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm ∙ Program at 6:30 pm RSVP & Photo ID Required: hucjirmuseum@huc.edu or 212-824-2298 The Sexuality Spectrum is a groundbreaking exploration of diverse sexual orientations through the creativity of fifty international contemporary artists. The exhibition explores a broad range of […]

Immanence: The Art of Tobi Kahn 1987-2012

30, Sep 2012

On view through December 1, 2012 Leading figure in the world of contemporary Jewish art, Tobi Kahn, is showcasing his work in new solo exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish art. Reception and Conversation with the Artist and Curators Thursday, October 4 6-8 pm Tobi Kahn, Artist Wendi Furman, Director and Curator, Philadelphia Museum […]

Call for Entries: Conney Conference on Jewish Arts 2013

24, Sep 2012

Conney Conference on Jewish Arts: DIASPORAS April 9-12, 2013 University of Wisconsin-Madison http://conneyproject.wisc.edu/ Call for Proposals: The Conney Conference on Jewish Arts, sponsored by the Mosse/Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is now accepting proposals for papers, presentations, and performances for their 2013 conference, “Diasporas”.

Temporary Shelter

19, Sep 2012

Temporary Shelter is a collection of narrative panels that tell the stories of homeless New Yorkers in an installation that mimics the shape of a sukkah. Artist Heather Stoltz relates the homelessness found in New York City to that of the Jews in their journey in the desert following the exodus from Egypt and concepts found […]

Biodidactic Designs’ Hive Honey Set

12, Sep 2012

With honey on the mind as Rosh Hashanah quickly approaches, check out this innovative Hive Honey Set from Biodidactic Designs. The jars from this New York based designer come in both clear and frosted glass, and are shaped like a single honeycomb resting at a diagonal. The hive honey set is “informed by the complexities […]

Jewish Art Fellowship for NYC College Students

7, Sep 2012

The 2012-2013 J-ARTSYNY Fellowship is an opportunity for students from around New York to come together and learn about Jewish art. The fellowship includes exclusive interviews, meetings, and unique tours with producers, curators, and other culture creators to provide for a diverse perspective on the world of Jewish art. Over the course of the year there […]

Call for Entries: ‘Asylum’ International Jewish Artist Retreat

7, Sep 2012

March 3-5, 2013 For three days next March, the Six Points Fellowshipwill be bringing together a group of sixty multi-disciplinary emerging Jewish artists from around the world to learn from industry professionals, working artists, and from each other. Held at the Garrison Institute in New York’s beautiful Hudson River Valley, Asylum will feature master classes and seminars lead […]


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