Visual Arts

Since the inception of the Joseph Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale, visual art has been integrated into the building’s program and design. Through the exhibition of visual art and objects, Slifka has carved out a vital niche in the Yale arts and culture scene. Now, thanks to a generous grant from the Barbara Slifka Foundation, Slifka Center is taking its exhibitions to a new and exciting level.

 

The second floor Leah and Allen Rabinowitz Gallery will serve as home to six or seven dynamic exhibitions annually, displaying unique and varied works of Jewish, Israeli and international artists exploring themes of identity and values. Shows will include emerging artists, some perhaps exhibiting their works for the first time, while others will be retrospective works of veteran artists. Throughout the year Slifka will partner with faculty, students, curators and other institutions in presenting works on a range of subjects.

 

On the lower level in our Dining Room, one will find photo exhibitions that will change several times a year.  The photographs often share the experiences of our students and staff on trips to Israel and other parts of the world.