The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem presents “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” through Dec. 20 in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby.
Drawn from one of the legendary contemporary print collections in the United States, “Witness” explores issues of race, identity and social justice in contemporary printmaking and photography. The exhibition has been organized by Portland art historian and scholar Elizabeth Bilyeu and explores four thematic sections: Stories and Histories, Pressures of Pop Culture, Challenging Expectations of Place and Unconventional Portraits. The exhibition features 82 prints by 40 nationally and internationally recognized artists, including Enrique Chagoya, Lalla Essaydi, Mildred Howard, Hung Liu, Nicola Lopez, Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooka), Roger Shimomura, Kara Walker and Marie Watt (Seneca).
LeRonn Brooks, an assistant professor of African and African American Studies at Lehman College of the City University of New York, will deliver an illustrated lecture on the theme of social justice in modern and contemporary art on September 29 at 5 p.m., Admission to this series of lectures is complementary and they will be held in the Paulus Lecture Hall at the Willamette University College of Law located at 245 Winter St. SE, Salem, Oregon.
Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University
Public contact: 503-370-6855 | museum-art@willamette.edu
Exhibition website: willamette.edu/go/witness
IMAGE: Roger Shimomura (American, b. 1939), “Nisei Trilogy: The Camps,” 2015, ed. 4/50, lithograph, 18 1/2 x 27 inches, Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer, 2015. 794b. Photo: Strode Photographic LLC
HEAD: Salem museum presents social justice print/photo exhibit
The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem presents “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” through Dec. 20 in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby.
LeRonn Brooks, an assistant professor of African and African American Studies at Lehman College of the City University of New York, will deliver an illustrated lecture on the theme of social justice in modern and contemporary art on Sept. 29 at 5 pm. Admission is complementary.
The lecture is in conjunction with the exhibit “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation.” The exhibit is up Sept. 15 through Dec. 20 in the Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby of the The Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem.
Drawn from one of the legendary contemporary print collections in the United States, “Witness” explores issues of race, identity and social justice in contemporary printmaking and photography. The exhibition has been organized by Portland art historian and scholar Elizabeth Bilyeu and explores four thematic sections: Stories and Histories, Pressures of Pop Culture, Challenging Expectations of Place and Unconventional Portraits. The exhibition features 82 prints by 40 nationally and internationally recognized artists, including Enrique Chagoya, Lalla Essaydi, Mildred Howard, Hung Liu, Nicola Lopez, Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooka), Roger Shimomura, Kara Walker and Marie Watt (Seneca).
Habitat for Humanity Build
Sunday, November 10, 9am-4pm
Congregation Neveh Shalom members join members of the Bilal Mosque for a Habitat for Humanity build! No building skills required; Habitat trains you on the site.
RSVP to Steve Sirkin stevejew18@frontier.com or 503-680-7006.
Please note: Programs are subject to change; please contact the office for more information: 503.246.8831 or visit the website at: www.nevehshalom.org
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.
Fourth Fridays With Rabbi Eve Posen
Fourth Fridays at 5:15pm each month
Greet Shabbat in a Home Celebration for families with children ages 0-6.
Rabbi Eve Posen leads this interactive home service that welcomes Shabbat through song and stories.
Fourth Friday of each month, 5:15pm.
For location please RSVP to Rabbi Posen: eposen@nevehshalom.org.