20th of November 2008 / Serving Oregon & Southwest Washington since 1959

Jewish women’s art association sets exhibit, sale at Neveh Shalom

By Jewish Review

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ORA, the association of Jewish women artists in Portland, will present an exhibition Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Congregation Neveh Shalom in Portland.

ORA comprises 12 artists who have come together to support, share, inspire, enjoy and showcase their art.

The exhibit will be accompanied by live music provided by Stephanie Schneiderman of Dirty Martini fame,  jazz pianist George Fendel and singer/songwriter Justin Jude. 

Refreshments will be served coffee-house style.

Although the artists are Jewish, both secular and Judaic works will be on display and for sale.

Members of ORA  and their areas of artistry are Rosana Berdichevsky—collage and multi-media, Lynn Dorman—photography,  Leslie Elder—watercolor, Robin Esterkin—watercolor, acrylic and mixed media, Laurie Fendel—fabric construction, Diane Fredgant—silk painting, Sara Harwin—fabric construction, acrylic painting and serigraph prints,  Julie Hockley—hand-cast precious metal jewelry and ritual objects, Esther Liberman—handmade beadwork, Sharon Segal—acrylic and mixed-media paintings and cards,  Eddy Shuldman—fused glass, and Sabina Wohlfeiler—watercolors.

Admission is free. For more information visit ORA’s Web site at northwestjewishartists.org.