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.
October 1-28
Main Gallery: Bellevue Artist Association
Group Show
The Bellevue Artists Association will host the annual Silver Palette Show. This juried exhibition features local works spanning oils, watercolors, photography, and 3D sculptures. The public is invited to the opening reception on Sunday, October 11th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Pop Up Gallery: Every Canvas Has a Story
Featuring the Art of David Silver & Yachad Participants
In October, the small wall at the Eisenberg Art Gallery will feature paintings created by Yachad participants during a Painting with a Twist outing this spring, alongside the work of David Silver. The public is invited to the closing reception on Sunday, October 25th at 3:00 p.m. Snacks provided.
Yachad means “together” in Hebrew. The program is dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish individuals with disabilities and their families by enhancing their participation in the Jewish community and strengthening their connection to Judaism through social and educational programs and support services.
David Silver is a self-taught artist who began painting during the COVID pandemic, David works primarily in acrylics, drawing inspiration from Judaism, human connection, animals, landscapes, and abstraction. His bold use of color and expressive style bring a distinctive voice to the exhibit.
Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday
5 am-9 pm
Friday
5 am-7 pm
Saturday – Sunday
7:30 am-7 pm
Admission is free and open to the public. All guests must check in with the Front Desk receptionist.
Upcoming Exhibits
November 1-27
Main Gallery: “Malkin in My Hands,” a collection of works by Peter Malkin
In May 1960, a team of Mossad agents—Israel’s secret service—hunted down and arrested Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichman in Argentina. Among the agents was Peter Malkin, a skilled visual artist. Throughout his mission, Malkin sketched what he saw. The prints in this exhibit are high-quality reproductions of the original pages. The community is invited to attend the opening reception at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th. This exhibit is generously presented by Michael Staenberg in partnership with the Institute for Holocaust Education. The curator for the Malkin collection Suzanne Horwich. The public is invited to attend the opening reception at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th.
Pop Up Gallery: Picturing Pesach: Biur Chametz in Brooklyn, NY
A documentary photo series by Jarod Cernousek following a 48-hour journey in which he flew to New York with nothing but his camera in hopes of burning bread, building bridges, and capturing firsthand the ritual he’s read about.
December 1-28
Main Gallery: Glasswork by Deb Kubik
Local artist, Deb Kubik, will bring her colorful fused glass work to the gallery in December.
Pop Up Gallery: Photography by Margaret Block West
Omaha based photographer, Margaret Block West, looks for a feeling when capturing her images, whether it is a person or inanimate subject, a feeling that reaches into the viewer and sometimes even changes them.
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