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Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
PMJA Mission
Presenting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience, the Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art (PMJA) has, since 1975, presented solo and group exhibitions of work in the broadest range of mediums by artists of diverse backgrounds. The PMJA is located within Congregation Rodeph Shalom.
About PMJA
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, located within Rodeph Shalom is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience. The PMJA was founded in honor of the late philanthropist Jacob S. Gutman in 1975. In addition to its special-exhibit gallery, the Museum features a permanent collection of important works by accomplished artists, including William Anastasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder, Shelley Spector, Boaz Vaadia and Roman Vishniac. The PMJA is a vital and engaging part of the RS Community.
We are grateful for the past 40 years of leadership of Joan C. Sall, Director Emeritus; Wendi Furman, Curator Emeritus; along with past Co-Chairs Gail Rosenberg and Janeane Sloane. We invite any RS member interested in the PMJA Committee to contact Aaron Reichlin.
Love Peace and Pursue Peace – Ohev Shalom v’Rodeph Shalom (Pirkei Avot 1:12)
This open call to professional artists is sponsored by the Philadelphia Museum for Jewish Art (PMJA), located since 1975 within Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123.
Submission deadline: February 15th, 2027.
Open Call to Professional Artists on the theme of loving and pursuing peace.
Following its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philadelphia Museum for Jewish Art has sponsored three previous Open Call Exhibitions, all of which included artists of diverse backgrounds and brought a renewed vision for community and greater attendance to our vibrant urban gallery.
Our goal with this open call is to continue our now annual tradition of inviting artists from all faiths and backgrounds to submit original artwork in response to our theme; this year, the Hebrew commandment to love peace and pursue it. In these days of aggression throughout the world, pursuing peace is one of the most important actions we can take as a community. We must work together to create the change we wish to see in our world. We call for artists to submit work that embodies the Love and Pursuit of Peace.
Permanent Collection
The permanent collection includes important contemporary artists such as Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Boaz Vaadia, Siona Benjamin, and many additional renowned local and international artists. The permanent collection exists because of the generous philanthropy of our RS members who have contributed to the purchase of the pieces in our collection. The development of a permanent collection was initiated by Joan C. Sall, Director Emeritus, who, early in the museum’s history, along with her husband Hyman, purchased many works for the collection.
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