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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Life in Colors: Sandra Hershson-Weiner A mother, grandmother Hebrew educator and interior designer, Sandra’s artistic life has unfolded across countries and cultures, often alongside her husband in a shared journey of discovery. Working in acrylic, she explores memory, movement, and cultural continuity, translating intimate stories of family and belonging into a visual language that is both personal and universal. |
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David Kaufman: A Posthumous Landscape The Posthumous Landscape by David Kaufman is a tribute to Eastern European Jewry, its once-thriving sites, and a testament to how we are deeply connected to the places of our past. It is more than an act of preserving memory. It is a photographic tribute that highlights the stories behind remnants of Jewish communal life in post-war Poland, western Ukraine, Lithuania, and Latvia. |
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Noah: A Future Hope
May 15-June 30 NOAH: A Future Hope is an artistic exploration of humanity’s responsibility to care for the earth, inspired by the shared story of Noah and the flood. It is a powerful and timely exhibition bringing together diverse perspectives from three Abrahamic faiths – Jewish, Christian and Muslim - to reflect on climate change, caring for the environment, moral responsibility, and collective survival. Transcending religious boundaries, NOAH: A Future Hope speaks to the urgency of ecological care in a rapidly changing world. |
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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.
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