The Chase Family Gallery presents six to eight major exhibits each year, with works ranging from contemporary to classical to avant garde. Opening reception parties allow members to meet the artists, mingle with their friends, and get a sneak preview of the pieces on display. Our beautiful Gallery is a treat for the eyes and nourishment for the soul, presenting the works of local, national and worldwide artists and craftspeople. We proudly present art in all forms: painting, sculpture, photography, glass and ceramics.
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Upcoming Gallery Exhibits |
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#FakeImages April 8-May 2 An interactive exhibition, #FakeImages exposes how the Nazis’ false and manipulative imaging worked and continues to find expression today in contemporary antisemitism that borrows heavily from the past. This exhibition was conceived and produced by Kazerne Dossin under the scientific direction of Veerle Vanden Daelen and Laurence Schram and in collaboration with the Arthur Langerman Archive for the Study of Visual Antisemitism Foundation (ALAVA) and the Center for Research on Antisemitism at the Technische Universität Berlin. |
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Under One Roof: Resilience |
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Before and Beyond July 1-August 26 Artist Reception Thursday July 24, 5:30 – 7:00pm Take a journey through time, emotion, and the human experience in Before and Beyond. This collection weaves together introspective works inspired by symphonies, jazz and ancient narratives. Through rich textures, natural inks, and abstract forms, these pieces explore themes of love, loss, triumph, and transformation Amanda Roy is a mixed media artist based in Hartford, CT. She is known for her unique process of creating abstract and meditative artworks using handmade inks derived from natural materials. Her painting process allows the symbolic meanings of plants and her connections with music to influence her color palettes and brushstrokes. |
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On Stage at The J - Herbert & Evelyn Gilman Theater
The JCC's 400-seat Herbert & Evelyn Gilman Theater hosts dozens of performances annually, including: the annual Hartford Jewish Film Festival and our renowned youth and teen musical productions. Its lobby is home to the Ann Randall Art Gallery which features select small art collections each month.
The theater is also available for rentals. The space features a Proscenium stage suitable for rehearsals, productions, concerts, dance presentations and speakers. There is a professional lighting and sound system, as well as support from the Mandell JCC technical director.
The theater is equipped to accommodate people with physical disabilities and/or the hearing impaired, and there is a Green Room located backstage with dressing rooms and restrooms.
Get ready to turn the pages and dive into the next chapter
of the Mandell JCC Jewish Book Festival!
