The Jewish Art Salon is excited to launch Building Bonds: Studios, a pilot program aimed at fostering a vibrant, supportive community for Jewish visual artists and art professionals in the New York area.
Our first session will be hosted by Hannah Eve Rothbard at her exhibition at the 81 Leonard Gallery in Tribeca, late February. More info later.
In response to artists’ expressed needs following the events of October 7, 2023, this initiative will host studio gatherings to build connections and community, share professional resources, and combat isolation and discrimination. By live-streaming sessions and archiving them on YouTube, the program will extend its reach to a global audience of art enthusiasts, promoting Jewish artistic expression and creating networking opportunities that lead to increased exhibitions and collaborations.
Potential hosts must be a Jewish Art Salon member.
If you are interested in hosting a session at a NYC studio, apartment or other space you have access to, please fill out this form
and give as MANY OPTIONS as possible regarding dates:
https://forms.gle/D6EFDhdLmYATTv6G7
Artist Studio Gatherings: Starting with rotating artists’ studios or homes in the New York area, possibly to be extended later to other locations, these events will feature a host artist presenting their work, followed by an in-depth discussion. Participants will then mingle to forge connections, share experiences, and explore collaborations. These gatherings aim to strengthen communal ties, encourage collaborations, and generate professional opportunities, such as joint exhibitions or gallery referrals, through organic networking. Most sessions will be live-streamed, broadening participation to art enthusiasts worldwide and amplifying Jewish voices in the arts.
Our own informal survey shows a strong desire among artists for deeper bonds with fellow Jewish creators and professionals, such as art historians, curators, gallery owners, and museum directors. They want to feel part of a resilient Jewish art network. This sense of belonging is crucial for emotional support and professional growth in an increasingly hostile environment. From 2008 to 2020 the Salon has organized close to 100 such sessions. From 2020 -2022 we hosted virtual versions of these sessions, which many called “a lifeline”. Artists have urgently requested more frequent gatherings, highlighting gaps in community building.
Stay tuned for our first studio visit late February! This session will also be open to non-members.