Collecting Forward: New Works By Oregon Jewish Artists

Pearl District

When

Nov. 6, 2024–Jan. 12, 2025

Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cost: $5 - $10

Where

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education

724 NW Davis St
Portland, OR 97209

The following description was submitted by the event organizer.

Collecting Forward: New Works By Oregon Jewish Artists celebrates Oregon Jewish artists' creative contributions through a diverse array of contemporary artworks and a dynamic new acquisitions initiative for OJMCHE. This initiative allows the museum to actively support Oregon Jewish artists by acquiring their work and adding new voices and perspectives to its collection. From works on paper to three-dimensional pieces, the Collecting Forward initiative ensures a dynamic and ever-evolving museum experience that engages the community in ongoing artistic dialogues. 

This exciting exhibition showcases the inaugural acquisitions made under this initiative, featuring prints, drawings, photographs, and paintings. Introducing artworks by Oregon Jewish artists Emily Ginsburg, Roger Kukes, Stu Levy, Dana Lynn Louis, and Daniela Naomi Molnar into the esteemed permanent collection.

OJMCHE is committed to representing the depth and diversity of the community. The works featured in Collecting Forward have been thoughtfully chosen to reflect a wide range of conceptual and material approaches that characterize contemporary Jewish art in Oregon today. In addition to artworks with identifiable Jewish themes, the museum also seeks to enrich its collection with pieces by Oregon Jewish artists that explore a wide range of subjects.

Live Artist Panels — Join these lively artist panel to discuss the art included in the exhibition and the many ways to be a Jewish artist in Oregon.
December 19 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
January 9 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.