Welcome to the OCJAC!
The Old City Jewish Art Center is a new, exciting and innovative Jewish art center in Old City. Located in the heart of Old City, the OCJAC features a diversity of Jewish artists from across the region. The OCJAC offers a dynamic gallery featuring the works of Philadelphia's finest Jewish artists, and many other programs.
The center hosts a Jewish Art exhibition which changes each month. In addition, we feature a variety of other activities, including:
- First Friday Shabbos Gallery
- Classes and Workshops
- Musical Programs and Concerts
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Recent Updates
Current Events:
“Tu B’Shevat - New Year for Trees”
February 5th, 2010
Oil on canvas, watercolors, botanical collages, pencil drawings, photographic prints, landscapes, still life, realism, grapes, olives, dates, pomegranates, figs—
What do they all have in common?
This wonderful exhibition features these artists: educator/painter/and print maker Paulette Bensignor, fine arts painter Susan Forbes, botanical collage artist Rachel Isaac, photographer B. Leah Palmer, and water colorist Barbara Rosenzweig. See works of art that include fruits of the holy land of Israel, landscapes, trees, botanical bouquet collages, and much more.
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Upcoming Events:
Meet The Artist Reception is scheduled for Sunday, February 14th, 2010
from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
This exhibition will run Feb. 4-24th, 2010.
Gallery hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 1-6 PM (excluding religious holidays).
Please stop by to browse in our BIG small crafts area and ask about our workshops!