The Jewish Art Salon is pleased to announce an exhibition of contemporary Jewish Art in conjunction with LABA, the National Laboratory for New Jewish Culture at the 14 Street Y:

Tzelem: Likeness and Presence in Jewish Art

Stanton Street Synagogue

180 Stanton Street, NY, NY 10002

1 block south of Houston Street, between Clinton and Attorney Streets. (F Train to Second Ave.)

April 26, 2009 - May 17, 2009

Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM

In the book of Genesis God creates man using the word Tzelem, meaning likeness. However, the Hebrew word does not imply a visual correspondence.  Rather it denotes intelligence and is bound up with concepts of morality, language and a unique spiritual paradigm. In reflection of this concept, this exhibition offers a bold vision of Jewish Art and creativity. Representing 29 artists, in a broad variety of styles and subject matter relating to culture, religion and philosophy, the exhibition is housed in a gorgeous and historic landmark setting.

Participating artists: Ita Aber, Siona Benjamin, Suzanne Benton, John Bradford, Shoshannah Brombacher, Raphael Eisenberg, Merav Ezer, David Friedman, Tobi Kahn, Rachel Kanter, Tine Kindermann, Robert Kirschbaum, Diana Kurz, Richard McBee, Jill Nathanson, Mark Podwal, Archie Rand, Deborah Rosenthal, Susan Schwalb, Janet Shafner, Adi Shniderman, Joel Silverstein, Adele Shtern, Mierle Ukeles, Yona Verwer, David Wander, Menachem Wecker, Laurie Wohl, Elliot Wolfson.

Please join us for these upcoming events:

Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Stanton Street:

2:45 PM. Opening comments on Jewish Art by Yona Verwer, President of the Jewish Art Salon, Joel Silverstein and Richard McBee, curators.

3:00 - 4:00 PM. Panel Discussion:  Towards a Jewish Art, moderated by Joel Silverstein. Panelists: Archie Rand, Artist, Matthew Baigell, Author & Professor Emeritus of Art History at Rutgers, and Laura Kruger, Curator, Hebrew Union College Museum, Richard McBee, Artist.

4:15 - 5:15 PM. Jewish Art and Torah Study: Inner Vision, Sacred Text moderated by Richard McBee. Panelists: Robert Kirschbaum, Jill Nathanson, Deborah Rosenthal, Artists; Elliot Wolfson, Abraham Lieberman Professor of Hebrew and Judaic Studies at New York University and Director of Religious Studies.

Tuesday, April 28th, at Stanton Street:

7:30 - 9:30 PM. Join the editors of the Mima’amakim Journal for an open mic of Jewish themed poetry and prose. Published writers will meet up-and-coming new voices for an inspired evening surrounded by works from the artists of the Jewish Art Salon. Come to listen and or bring your own writing and join the conversation. Come early to sign up to read.

Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Stanton Street:

3:00 PM-4:00 PM.  Women and Jewish Art moderated by Ori Z. Soltes, Professorial Lecturer Theology Dept., Georgetown University.

Panelists: Gail Levin, Distinguished Professor at Baruch College and The Graduate School of The City University of New York; Siona Benjamin, Rachel Kanter, Janet Shafner and Yona Verwer, Artists.

4:15-5:15 PM. PM  Jewish Book Arts moderated by Richard McBee.

Panelists: David Friedman, Mark Podwal, David Wander, Artists.

Sunday, May 10, 2009 at the 14th Street Y, LABA Festival:

4:00 - 5:00 PM.  Jewish Art and Progressive Culture.

Panel: Richard McBee, Joel Silverstein, Yona Verwer, Curators, Tobi Kahn, Artist. Tickets required.

LABA seeks to transform the Jewish cultural landscape by placing artists at the center of communal institutions as leaders, innovators, role models, and sources of inspiration. For more info about the LABA festival schedule and tickets please visit: www.14streety.org

12:00-6:00 PM. The Salon exhibition is on view at Stanton Street.

Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Stanton Street:

12:00 - 2:00 PM. Jewish Artists Talk on Jewish Art. Salon session: Joel Silverstein will show his art. Slide Presentation: 10 -15 members of the exhibition will discuss their work.

2:00 - 5:30 PM. Closing Party.

Events at Stanton Street are all free and open to the public. For the 14 St Y event tickets are required.

180 Stanton Street, New York, NY, 10002
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