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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Before and Beyond July 1-August 26 Artist Reception Thursday July 24, 5:30-7:00pm The reception will feature live music by New York City saxophonist and composer Nick Biello.
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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Edge of Existence - Mark J. Schiff September 2-October 25 Artist Reception: Sunday, Sept 7, 1:00-2:30pm “Is Art learned, experimental or divine? I think it is all three.”-Mark Schiff, Artist The edge is the line or area farthest away from the middle. It is also a margin of expertise as “a slight edge better than....” It is an area of penetrating, incisive sharpness or harshness. To live on the edge means taking chances, experimenting or thinking outside of your comfort zone. Existence the state of existing, a point of view coming into being. Something that has been around for centuries. |
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Interstice - Molly DeNello October 26-November 26 Artist Reception: Sunday, Nov 2, 1:00-2:30pm Interstice delves into the mysterious architecture of human connection — the quiet spaces between self and other where unspoken emotions reside. Through abstract faces and figures, the exhibit reveals the fragile, often unseen terrain we navigate in our relationships with ourselves and those around us. Molly DeNello’s abstract paintings emerge from an intuitive flow, where acrylic paint becomes a vessel for unspoken emotions and subconscious energy. Guided by instinct rather than plan, her work transforms inner landscapes into vibrant forms, offering a quiet dialogue between healing, integration, and the unseen layers of the self. |
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Jewish Hartford December 7-January 23 Grand Opening: Sunday, December 7, 2025 Jewish Hartford: Our Community, Our Stories is a landmark photography exhibition that captures the heart and soul of Jewish life in Greater Hartford. Through the lens of acclaimed local photographer Steven Laschever, this project showcases more than 600 individuals whose lives reflect the memory, tradition, resilience, and diversity that define our community. The exhibition presents captivating images taken in locations across our region. They are not just photos—they are stories. Each one invites you to see a vibrant and evolving community up close: who we have been, who we are, and where we are going. Alongside the gallery experience, the project will include a commemorative coffee table book, digital presentations, and special programs designed to spark connection and conversation. |
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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!
