Ariel Blitz

Ariel Blitz is an arts administrator and curator based in Chicago. Currently, she serves as Administrative Director at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).

Previously, Ariel held positions as a curatorial fellow at MoBY: Museums of Bat Yam, and as an assistant curator for the ‘Second Hand’ exhibition at the PHOTOIS:RAEL photography festival.

More recently, she has collaborated with the curatorial team at the FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art.

Ariel holds a Master of Arts in Arts Administration and Policy from SAIC, where she completed her thesis titled ‘Bridging the Gap: The Jewish Museum and the Exploration of Identity Through Contemporary Art,’ which focuses on the necessity of the support and exhibition of contemporary Jewish art specifically within the context of larger Jewish institutions.

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The Jewish Art Salon (JAS) is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization. It is a global network of contemporary visual artists and art professionals. Established in 2008 and based in New York City, JAS has over 400 members and over 2,000 participants. Through its 60+ shows, events and collaborations in the US, Europe and Israel, JAS has reached approximately 30,000 individuals since its inception. JAS provides important programs and resources, and develops lasting partnerships with the international art community and the general public.

Ariel Blitz

Ariel Blitz is an arts administrator and curator based in Chicago. Currently, she serves as Administrative Director at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).

Previously, Ariel held positions as a curatorial fellow at MoBY: Museums of Bat Yam, and as an assistant curator for the ‘Second Hand’ exhibition at the PHOTOIS:RAEL photography festival.

More recently, she has collaborated with the curatorial team at the FRONT International: Cleveland Triennial for Contemporary Art.

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