As part of our celebration of the arts, Oregon Jewish Life asked philanthropists, collectors, artists and educators to share their ideas on: “How do the arts benefit society and/or the individual?” On the following pages, read their replies as well as artists comments from our archives: Jordan Schnitzer Philanthropist andart collector “Arts are the…
For its 35th anniversary season, Artists Repertory Theatre brings seven bold and imaginative plays to Portland audiences that include Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winners, two World Premieres and an epic, five-act excursion to the end of the Earth. “Our 2017/18 season includes some of the most provocative, talked about and acclaimed new plays in…
The Mittleman Jewish Community (MJCC) provides a rich array of programs and services to the greater Portland community. As we grow and develop our cultural programming, we strive to be among Portland’s best destinations for film, art, literature, theater and musical experiences. Over the past few years, we have deepened our commitment to the arts,…
“Art is a necessity, beauty we must have in the world. Painting and sculpture and music and literature are all of the same piece as civilization, which is the art of making it possible for human beings to live together.” ~ Charles W. Hawthorne, painter Throughout history and prehistory, the arts have recorded, reflected and…
The Arts and Judaism have been intrinsically linked since the beginning of time. There are an overwhelming number of Jews creating or performing in the areas of music, visual arts, creative writing, dance and theater. And if they’re not performing, they are attending and supporting! Culture has always been one of the pillars of Judaism…
The Arts and Judaism have been intrinsically linked since the beginning of time. There are an overwhelming number of Jews creating or performing in the areas of music, visual arts, creative writing, dance and theater. And if they’re not performing, they are attending and supporting! Culture has always been one of the pillars of Judaism…
The Arts and Judaism have been intrinsically linked since the beginning of time. There are an overwhelming number of Jews creating or performing in the areas of music, visual arts, creative writing, dance and theater. And if they’re not performing, they are attending and supporting! Culture has always been one of the pillars of Judaism…
