JCC Gallery Hours
Monday-Thursday
8am - 9pm
Friday
8am - 5pm
Sunday
11am - 5pm
From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Jewish
Community Center Gallery hosts a wide array of content.
Located just next to the JCC Theater, the Gallery provides individuals an excellent opportunity to immerse themselves
in culturally enriching exhibitions.
Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis, providing a constant stream of new material.The Jewish Community Center Gallery is open to the public.
Lynn Batten,
Gallery Supervisor,
at 334-6564 or
lbatten@jccomaha.org
Upcoming Exhibits at the JCC Gallery
June 1st-21st: Cornucopia:
Oil Paintings and Hand-Painted Silk Scarves
by Inna Kulagina
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Local artist Inna Kulagina presents a whimsical and beautiful mix of oil paintings and painted silk scarves. Flowers, landscapes, and portraits are presented in a unique mixture of Fauvism and Expressionism influenced oil paintings. In addition, the hand-painted silk scarves on display explore the theme of flowers through vibrant artistic silk dyes.
Kulagina created the paintings in three different countries: Uzbekistan, Honduras, and the USA. Come and see how the different cultures have shaped her art in different ways. Uzbekistan, Kulagina’s home as a child, gave her a superb art education. Honduras provided her with an array of vibrant tropical colors and a greater love of flowers. America taught her the art of silk painting. All items in the exhibition are available for purchase.
July 1st - August 30th:
Great Jewish Athletes by Michael Scheef
In honor of the upcoming JCC Maccabi Games® in Omaha, local artist Mike Scheef created the "Great Jewish Athletes" exhibit. Art and history collide in this wonderful exhibit, consisting of 10 large-scale acrylic portraits that showcase some of the greatest Jewish Athletes from the 20th century are rendered in Scheef’s trademark style.
From Dara Torres to Eli Ohana, this exhibit celebrates those that have made their mark on history. Younger generations are sure to be inspired as they learn about their predecessors and the accomplishments that revolutionized the sporting world. Jewish athletes from the sports of swimming, bowling, baseball, basketball, golf, volleyball, table tennis, tennis soccer, and dance will be represented.
Scheef received his BFA from the University of Omaha in 1996. He has displayed his work in numerous local and national venues, including the Hot Shops and BemisUnderground. Mike's first series of large scale portraits lead to the creation of his illustrated art book, "1000 Wrestlers", which was included in the Academy Award nominated film, "The Wrestler".
Bellevue Art Association’s Silver Palette Show
The Annual Silver Palette Show, presented by the Bellevue Artists Association, will be in the JCC Gallery for the month of September. This judged show promises to present some of the best emerging artwork in the area. Since its inception, the Bellevue Art Association has encouraged interest and participation in the arts. Both newly emerging artists and art professionals participate in this organization and represent some of the amazing artistic talent that the Omaha metropolitan area has to offer. The public is invited to attend the reception and awards ceremony, which will be held on Sunday, September 12th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.