Fine art is always on display at the JCC.
The JCC Taube Center for Jewish Peoplehood mounts multi-media art shows four times a year, presenting both local and international Jewish artists. These seasonal exhibitions highlight a variety of themes pertinent to the Jewish calendar, holidays, values, text, and traditions.
The exhibitions have featured work from prominent artists including Lawrence Kushner, Siona Benjamin, Laurie Wohl, Lauren Bartone, MIND the HEART!, Hillel Smith, and many others.
Exhibitions are well publicized and are enjoyed by all who visit the JCC.
Current Exhibit
December 22, 2024 - March 26, 2025
Roots & Wings: Walk & Talk with Israeli Artist, Ronit Shalem
Please join the artist in the gallery for an intimate and personal walk through her exhibit on Wednesday, January 22, at 2:30 pm. This event is Free, and all are welcome. No registration is required.
An Exhibition by Israeli Artist, Ronit Shalem
In Roots & Wings, Israeli artist Ronit Shalem invites us into a deeply personal journey of identity, heritage and growth. Through the symbolism of animals and natural forms, Shalem shares with the viewers her inner world.
The title Roots & Wings reflects the balance between two powerful forces: the “roots,” representing Shalem’s connection to Israel and her personal experiences, and the “wings,” symbolizing her continuous artistic journey and growth.
The exhibition includes art created in Israel alongside those inspired by Israel. Each piece in this exhibition is a conversation between past and present, a blend of innocence and complexity, playfulness and depth.
The works appear naïve, bright and playful at first glance, featuring vibrant colors and natural forms, yet they reveal deeper narratives of healing, reflection and self-expression. For Ronit, creating art is a means of processing emotions and experiences, offering peace and meditation in a world that often feels distant and divided.
With a background in graphic design and illustration, Shalem channels her expertise into vivid, layered artworks that merge color, texture and symbolism. In these challenging times, as Ronit’s heart and roots remain firmly in Israel while she lives abroad, “Roots & Wings” becomes a testament to the resilience of identity and the importance of connection.
Through her art, Ronit shares her journey and asks viewers to consider their own: What are your roots? What are your wings?
RonitShalem.com | @Artist_Ronit_Shalem
Past Exhibits
Exhibits held from 2013 to 2024
With apologies, we do not accept unsolicited works.
Exhibits at the Osher Marin JCC are curated roughly a year or more in advance by JCC staff and in partnership with Bay Area colleagues—with whom we often share materials and costs.
We strive to bring Jewish art that is high in quality, spiritually stirring, and environmentally awakening. We hope these works of art elevate your experience at our JCC.
