Profiling: exploring the faces of diversity within the Jewish community

May 6–June 24, 2010
Reception: Thursday, March 11 from 6–8 pm

The American Jewish population is growing increasingly diverse. This multi-media juried exhibit will explore the changing faces that exist within the Jewish community.

This exhibit will feature selected works from the traditions of painting, photography, drawing, encaustic, mixed media, and film. Artists from all ages, backgrounds and religions were encouraged to apply.

Related Events:
ARTIST RECEPTION: MAY 9, 7 PM
In conjunction with this exhibit, the Sabes JCC will host a thought-provoking talk with Elinor Ruth Tatum, Publisher and Editor in Chief of the New York Amsterdam News, the oldest and largest Black newspaper in New York City. She will describe her experiences growing up as an African-American Jewish women and how her experiences in both communities have shaped her life. Cost for lecture: $6 JCC members/$8 general admission. To purchase tickets, please call the box office at 952.381.3499.

TIC EXHIBIT READING: JUNE 17, 2010
A reading in response to the exhibit will take place on June 17, 2010 with TalkingImageConnection (TIC). TIC is an organization that connects emerging poets and writers with adventurous visual artists and new audiences.