Rituals of Life through a Jewish Lens: A Portrayal of Everyday and Extra Special Rituals that Jews Share

“Rituals of Life through a Jewish Lens: A Portrayal of Everyday and Extra Special Rituals that Jews Share” opens in the EventGallery 910Arts on February 3 and continues through March 12. In the gallery at 910 Santa Fe Drivein Denver, the juried exhibition is presented by members of the Mizel Museum Artists Alliance.

The 2- and 3-dimensional artwork on display includes paintings, drawings, collages, fine crafts, sculptures, fine jewelry, woodcuts and photography. The exhibition is juried by Shannon Robinson, a member of the Mizel Museum Board of Advisors; Chair of Windows to the Divine, the Fra Angelico Society’s annual celebration of art and spirituality; and an avid collector and supporter of Colorado artists.

Smaller pieces created by artists participating in the exhibition are featured in Gallery Gifts, a shop adjacent to EventGallery 910Arts, which highlights local artists and their attractively priced works.  

MizelMuseum Artists Alliance

The Mizel Museum Artist Alliance is an artist-centered, membership-driven organization. With more than 100 members, including professional and hobby artists, the organization was co-founded in 2004, by artist Arel Mishory to create a sense of community among Jewish artists in Colorado. Please visit www.mizelmuseum.org for more information.

Special Events

Special events coordinated throughout the run of the exhibition begin with opening night festivities on Thursday, February 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., when visitors can meet the artists.

First Friday Art Walk Nights occur on February 4 and again on March 4, both from 6 to 9 p.m.

Third Friday Collectors Preview Night, a more intimate version of First Friday when visitors have an opportunity to see the art in a less crowded gallery, takes place on February 18.

“Ushpuzin,” an Israeli film shot on location in Jerusalem, telling a heartwarming story about the Sukkot holiday, is the selection for Fourth Thursday Film Night on February 24, starting at 7:30 p.m.

All special events are free and open to the public.

Artists Tea - Jewish Arts Week

In recognition of Jewish Arts Week, an artists tea is scheduled for Sunday, February 27, at 1:00 p.m., when art dealer and appraiser Jack Kunin presents a talk entitled “A Modest Collection of Chanukiot (Menorahs) and their Curiosities.” Jewish Arts Week, February 26 to March 4, is a calendar of events celebrating the diversity and quality of Judaic art, with a variety of art events scheduled in museums, galleries, libraries, synagogues, community centers and schools around the world.  

MizelMuseum

“The Mizel Museum is a portal to the contemporary Jewish experience,” says Sue Stoveall, Mizel Museum's Director of Marketing. “Rooted in Jewish values, the Museum’s exhibits, events and educational programs inspire visitors of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate diversity and honor the journeys of all people.” The Denver-based Museum’s new exhibit, “4,000 Mile Road Trip: Gathering Sparks,” is an interactive exhibition that takes visitors on an inquiry-based journey, exploring the richness and diversity of Jewish life, culture and history through the use of artifacts, fine art installations, video and photography.

EventGallery 910Arts

Located in the heart of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe, the EventGallery 910Arts and Gallery Gifts are housed within the creative community known as 910Arts. It is a complex of 17 artists’ studios and galleries, 8 live-work lofts and the Studio 6 Coffee House, anchored by a colorful open-air courtyard. Besides being an exhibition and party space, the EventGallery 910Arts is a venue for meetings, fundraisers, workshops and retreats and it hosts music, literary and film events. For more information, please visit www.910Arts.com.