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.

Aftermath by Sam Griffin

July 30 – August 25

Born and raised in London, Sam Griffin immigrated to Israel alone at 20 and enlisted as a combat soldier in the IDF. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art from the Bezalel Academy of Art, and has since devoted his professional career to painting.He has exhibited in many group exhibitions and a solo show, Wise Old Man, at the Jerusalem Biennale 2021. Immediately after October 7, he joined the reserves. When he returned to the studio, he began to paint his experiences. Through his paintings, Griffin grapples with the personal and collective trauma sparked by October 7th. His works, forged in the crisis of war, ultimately express the human capacity for resilience and our shared aspirations for a better future and peace for Israel and humankind.

The public is invited to meet the artist at a series of special events, details below. Registration is required for all events.

Workshops With the Artist 
Friday, August 22…..10:00 a.m.
Friday, August 22…..2:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 24…10:00 a.m.
Free. Space is limited. Open to ages 8+. All children must attend with an adult. The same material will be presented at each workshop. Please only register for one. Please wear clothes suitable for art activities as we will be using charcoal and oil pastels.  Registration Required

In this workshop, Sam will demonstrate his mark-making and erasure technique, layering paper with vibrant colors or dark shading, then erasing to create striking light-dark contrasts. Sam will also share how he applied this method in his current exhibition, Aftermath, offering deeper insight and a closer connection to his artistic process. Participants will engage hands-on, experimenting with the technique under Sam’s guidance, drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience.

Artist Lecture & Reception
Sunday, August 24….3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
3:00-3:30 p.m. Guest Speaker & Remarks
3:30 p.m. Artist Talk & Dessert Reception
Remarks from community leaders followed by a presentation from artist, Sam Griffin. Dessert reception will follow artist’s talk. Events will be held in the Eisenberg Gallery at the J. RSVP is required. Please RSVP here.

The Aftermath exhibit, artist visit, workshops, and reception are all made possible by the Albert and Eleanor Feldman Family Israel Foundation, the Staenberg Family Foundation, and the Kiewit Companies Foundation. THANK YOU!