Opening Reception - In the Beginning

The juried art exhibit, In the Beginning, presented by The Women’s Museum and Jewish Women Artist’s Network (JWAN) is held in conjunction with the 2008 National Conference of Women’s Caucus for Art and the College Art Association.

All ages, throughout all aspects of life and environmental changes are impacted by beginnings. Through this exhibit and accompanying programs, visitors, participating groups, and students will recognize the challenges as well as the hope that comes with every phase of life. Discussions generated by the exhibit will bring greater meaning and understanding of how new beginnings can provide new perspectives and positive changes that affect our daily lives.

In the Beginning seeks to communicate to the public the richness of Jewish culture, history, philosophy, heritage, theology, and social commitment. This is an important story that continues to interest artists as they seek ways of visual expression in traditional and new mediums. This exhibition will be large in scale (4,500 sq. ft.) and represent modern works of art by Jewish women.

Information from the museum's site