Eisenberg Gallery at the J

From historical and educational exhibits to beautiful displays of local, national, and international art, the Eisenberg Gallery at the J hosts a wide array of content. Exhibits cycle through on a monthly basis, providing a constant stream of new material. Admission is free. The gallery is open to the public. All visitors must check in with the Front Desk receptionist.

Exhibits can be viewed below. If you are interested in purchasing a piece please contact Lynn Batten, Gallery Manager, at (402) 334-6564 or lbatten@jewishomaha.org.

September 2-30

Now showing in the main gallery: Fiber Works

Fiber Works is a group of fiber artists organized in 2009 working together to expand their knowledge and push the boundaries of creativity. Fiber Works is comprised of nine members from Lincoln and surrounding cities in eastern Nebraska. They have exhibited at the International Quilt Museum, The Lux Center for the Arts, The Landing, Bernina Sewing Studio and the Unitarian Church in Lincoln, Staenberg Omaha JCC, Lauritzen Gardens and AccuQuilt Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Norfolk Art Museum, Langworthy Gallery, Seward. Our National Parks quilts toured 13 National Parks from New York to Hawaii. Group members include: Jo Drueke, Sheila Green, Dorothy Heidemann-Nelson, Cynthia Levis, Roxann O’Hare, Lynne O’Rourke, Cindi Pape, Peg Pennell and Marilyn Rembolt.

The themes of the pieces in this exhibit include:
Flow: Each artist was to interpret the word “flow” as they wished, literal or figurative.
Affirmation: Words of affirmation in an environment that does not always encourage.
Trees: Any tree interpretation of the artist.

Gallery Hours

Monday – Thursday
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday
5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE
Open to the public.
All guests must check in with
the Front Desk receptionist.

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Now showing in the pop up gallery: niets

Greg Berenstein, under the name “Niets”, began creating his art only a few years ago after a career in Chicago as a lawyer. A self-described “art and design addict”, he was only a.”consumer” for most of his adult life in Chicago, learning from expert dealers and gallery owners as well as designers — soaking up information and knowledge of 20th Century art and design.Influenced by most 20th century periods including American and European Modernism, Art Deco, the Bauhaus Movement, and Russian Constructivism, his work is created by working with a vinyl product where he cuts and manipulates the shapes and coordinates the color palette to form his images. His work ranges from small 4 x 6 inches pieces to framed work 5 and 6 feet tall.Returning to Sioux City several years ago, where he grew up, Greg continues to grow the look and scale of his artwork, from monochromatic to figurative and layered images. The work has taken on complexity and nuance over time. His work is displayed in collections in Palm Springs, San Francisco, Chicago, Arizona, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Omaha, as well as Sioux City, Okoboji, and Sioux Falls.